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5.5 Links with other sectors polIcy and plannIng I 123 Wheelchair service stakeholders are encouraged to collaborate with other sectors and institutions. These linkages reduce the cost of establishing and operating a wheelchair service and allow the service to grow more rapidly. Professionals in these other sectors will learn about wheelchair services, while the services will benefit from the increased involvement of educated and trained professionals. Collaboration will also facilitate more enabling or barrier-free environments, and a higher level of inclusion and participation. 5.5.1 <strong>Health</strong> services and community outreach campaigns Existing health services provide an infrastructure into which wheelchair services can be integrated at the lowest possible cost. Information services can be expanded to include wheelchairs, thus facilitating the identification and follow-up of users. The advantages include a common location for all services, the use of existing referral networks, and greater awareness among health and rehabilitation workers. Visits by health services to outlying areas (for HIV/AIDS awareness, community-based rehabilitation programmes and vaccination campaigns, for example), as well as literacy, voter registration/political participation campaigns and any other outreach programmes, also provide an opportunity to provide wheelchair services. 5.5.2 Education Linking wheelchair provision with the education sector can facilitate the development of training materials and implementation of training programmes. In some instances, core subjects may already exist within the academic institution. In these situations it may be possible to integrate training for wheelchair provision into existing courses. Similarly, manufacturing and testing laboratories may exist, which can help facilitate the design, production and testing of wheelchairs. University students in a variety of technical and health disciplines can be recruited for careers in wheelchair provision. Service providers can engage students for field placements to obtain experience. Finally, academic institutions will be familiar with methods of accreditation, which may help in establishing nationally recognized, accredited training for wheelchair provision. Wheelchair services can also work with the education sector to ensure education is accessible to people with disabilities, as stated in Article 9a of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. With a wheelchair and a barrier-free environment, a person with disability can access education in school or college. Schools and colleges need to have, as a minimum, easy access to classrooms, wide doorways and accessible toilets. 5
124 I guIdelInes on the provIsIon of manual wheelchaIrs In less resourced settIngs 5.5.3 Livelihood It is likely that new wheelchair users will need help in finding a job or acquiring the necessary skills to find a job or return to work. Article 27 of the United Nations Convention states: Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to work, on an equal basis with others; this includes the right to the opportunity to gain a living by work freely chosen or accepted in a labour market and work environment that is open, inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities. Policies that encourage employment training, job referral programmes and mainstream education for people with disabilities can help to increase the employment opportunities for users. There are benefits for both users and society when users are able to secure their own livelihood. Through employment, users and their families can better secure the necessities of life and improve their economic and social situation (see Fig. 5.1.). The Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities notes that users have obligations as well as rights. With mobility, and a greater opportunity for work, users are in a better position to fulfil their obligations to society. 5.5.4 Social With a wheelchair and a barrier-free environment, a person with disability can easily participate with dignity in social and community life. Active participation in the social, spiritual and cultural life of a community has a strong impact on the quality of users’ lives and their self-perception and self-esteem. Both participation in and appreciation of the arts, sports and recreational activities, can greatly contribute to a positive self-image and well-being (see Fig. 5.2.). Fig. 5.1. living with dignity Fig. 5.2. good quality of life
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