Question

Write a note on the role of community in rehabilitation.

Answer 1

• The community health worker identifies children with disabilities and initiates rehabilitation activities.
• The health worker provides clinical treatment, counselling and appropriate referrals.
• Parents and family members are trained to accept the child and develop a positive attitude.
• The family helps in rehabilitation by giving prescribed medicines, exercises and assistive devices.
• The community provides moral support and creates awareness to reduce stigma and isolation.
• Community-based rehabilitation encourages people with disabilities to actively participate in their own rehabilitation.
• The community provides opportunities for skill training, employment and social and political participation.
• Local committees coordinate rehabilitation activities with health, education, social and community organisations.