A figure of a CBR program. Explanation of figure(Text data)
In order to claim their rights persons with disabilities and their families must
- Be empowered and know their rights
- Have opportunities and tools to express their claims
- Be able to take action against violations and to make complaints to a mandated body
Improved quality of life for persons with disabilities
Civil society organizations fighting for the rights of persons with disabilities must
- Have the financial and managerial capacity to sustain and develop their operations
- Have a clear vision about their role, their objectives and their strategies to achieve these objectives
- Have the communication skills to advocate and influence duty bearers
Improved quality of life for persons with disabilities
In order to fulfil their obligations duty bearers such as government officials and professionals must
- Understand and accept their responsibility towards persons with disabilities
- Be afforded the authority to carry out their obligations
- Have the capacity, e.g., access and control over financial, human and institutional resources required, to carry out their obligations
Improved quality of life for persons with disabilities