The draft
Joint Position paper
by
three UN agencies (WHO, ILO, and UNESCO, 2004) gives the following definition and
objective of CBR:
<<CBR
is a strategy within general community development for
rehabilitation, equalization of opportunities and social
inclusion of all children and adults with disabilities.
CBR
is implemented through the combined efforts of people with
disabilities themselves, their families and communities, and the
appropriate health, education, vocational and social services.
The major objectives
of CBR are:
1.
To ensure that people with disabilities are able to
maximise their physical and mental abilities, to access regular
services and opportunities, and to become active contributors to
the community and society at large.
2.To activate communities to promote and protect the
human rights of people with disabilities through changes within
the community, for example, by removing barriers to
participation.>>
