Community-based rehabilitation

© Layla Aerts

The community-based rehabilitation project has continued in the provinces of Pinar del Río and Holguín. A network of 451 volunteers, managed by specialists, is supporting people with disabilities living in remote areas. The two provinces are focusing on specific questions. In 2010, the Pinar del Río team developed tools to assist people with intellectual disabilities and their families. An inclusive education element was also incorporated into this project. The Holguín teams, however, focused on accessibility in a broad sense. As well as reducing physical barriers (e.g. access to buildings), Handicap International and its partners have worked on developing sign language and Braille classes for a wide range of people.