This paper sets out an approach to disability and development based on the social model of disability. It states that national and international statistics on the incidence of physical and/or mental impairment provides a partial and often misleading notion of the social reality of disability in developing countries. They should therefore not be used to gauge the needs of disabled people or to estimate the costs or benefits of programmes. The paper argues for the need to formulate an integrated strategy towards disability and development. It recommends that specific criteria be adopted for judging project concept notes and proposals and makes recommendations regarding the choice and weighting of criteria. It also provides a set of recommendations for: DFID in general; DFID in relation to its Disability Knowledge and Research (KaR) programme; the Disability KaR programme managers; further work to be undertaken
This guide is designed to give a basic overview of the DOTS strategy, including the people who are involved and the resources that are needed to set up a successful programme
This list of controlled vocabulary, or keywords, has been developed by Healthlink Worldwide for use when searching their databases. The terms used reflect various aspects of primary health care and disability issues in developing countries
A report of an analysis of the readership of the newsletter Health Action, carried out by analysing the questionnaires returned by Health Action readers
Provides suggestions on now to develop materials to support education about sensitive issues around HIV and sexual health. It offers ideas and examples of how some organisations have used different methods, and suggests where to get further information
This booklet contains brief descriptions of sexual health, sexuality and HIV for young people with and without disabilities. It highlights issues connected with communicating with young people on sexuality and HIV and sexual health. A list of training manuals, books and documents relating to sex and HIV is also included
This document examines the role of HIV antibody testing in the context of HIV and AIDS care and prevention strategies. It explores its implications in relation to human rights, competing health priorities in low-resources settings and new technologies. This briefing paper is intended for policy-makers and programme planners
Ideas, examples and practical activities and around using drama for AIDS communication. One in a series of six booklets developed in southern Africa for use by AIDS educators, describing participatory learning exercises that can be used with adults and young people. Other booklets in this series cover a range of issues, including how to use visual aids, education and evaluation
Ideas, examples and practical activities and around project evaluation. Last in a series of six booklets developed in southern Africa for use by AIDS educators, describing participatory learning exercises that can be used with adults and young people. Other booklets in this series cover a range of issues, including how to use visual aids, education and drama
Ideas and practical activities around HIV/AIDS communication, emphasizing the need to listen, encourage and share, and to build on what people already know. One in a series of six booklets developed in southern Africa for use by AIDS educators, describing participatory learning exercises that can be used with adults and young people. Other booklets in this series cover a range of issues, including drama, AIDS education and evaluation
Ideas and practical activities to help HIV/AIDS workers understand better how groups see the problem of HIV/AIDS. One in a series of six booklets developed in southern Africa for use by AIDS educators, describing participatory learning exercises that can be used with adults and young people. Other booklets in this series cover a range of issues, including drama, AIDS education and evaluation
Ideas and practical activities around HIV/AIDS education, in particular, teaching the facts, and managing group discussions. One in a series of six booklets developed in southern Africa for use by AIDS educators, describing participatory learning exercises that can be used with adults and young people. Other booklets in this series cover a range of issues, including drama, teaching aids and evaluation
Ideas, examples and practical activities and around using posters and picture codes for AIDS communication. One in a series of six booklets developed in southern Africa for use by AIDS educators, describing participatory learning exercises that can be used with adults and young people. Other booklets in this series cover a range of issues, including drama, education and evaluation
This publication is full of drawings and fun ideas to get children moving by interacting with other children. It presents basic movements and postures that are needed for taking care of oneself, working and general daily living. It is particularly useful for parents and CBR workers