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Rehabilitation InternationalPresentation Brazil 2011 – Jan A. Monsbakken President Elect

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Rehabilitation International (RI) is a longstanding, worldwide network of people with disabilities, service providers, academics, professionals and government agencies working to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and people in need of rehabilitation.

RI: Who we are

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RI: Membership RI’s national member organizations provide in-

depth expertise on local and national needs.

With a presence in over 100 countries, they allow RI to address a broad range of human rights issues with an understanding of local context.

To bolster the effectiveness of individual members, RI links them together by convening regional conferences, workshops, training sessions, and producing monthly publications devoted to information sharing.

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Founded in 1922 as a society of volunteers to advocate and establish services for children with disabilities, RI has developed into a cross-disability, international organization that in 2010 celebrated 89 years as a leader in the disability community.

History of RI

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on Dec. 13, 2006 at the United Nations in New York.

Adoption of the UN CRPD

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Rehabilitation and habilitation go far beyond the health field and embrace a wide range of issues including education, social counseling, vocational training, transportation, accessibility and assistive technology.

For most people with disabilities, access to adequate (re)habilitation is a pre-condition for integration into society and participation in the communities in which they live. Without rehabilitation many people with disabilities would be isolated from society, their community and even their family.

Rehabilitation and Habilitation

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Rehabilitation & CBR

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CBR Guidelines a tool to make development inclusiveBased on CBR matrixmultisectoral comprehensive approach

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CBR Guidelines

Compilation of 7 booklets Introductory chapter Health Education Livelihood Social Empowerment Supplementary chapter

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CBR Guidelines

Nearly 6 years of work Partnership among 3 UN organizations and

26 civil societies Contribution from more than 150 experts. Nearly 300 organizations from 29 countries

took part in the field validation. 26 experts peer reviewed the document A consensus document: an example of

partnership and working together

It aims for…..

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CBR Guidelines aims for: Assist in Poverty Reduction Support in meeting basic needs Foster well-being Promote human rights Create Barrier Free Environment Enable to be an active contributor Promote inclusion Community-Based Inclusive

Development

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NORWEGIAN REHABILITATION

THE NAV - REFORM NATIONAL STRATEGY IN HAB. AND REHAB. “THE COOPERATIONAL REFORM” NEW LAW: HEALTH AND CARE IN THE

MUNICIPALITIES- PROPOSALNEW LAW ON HEALTH PREVENTIONNEW NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR HEALTH AND CARE

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THE NAV REFORM

ESTABLISHED IN 2006 ESTABLISH ONE MUTUAL AGENCY

FOR WELFARE AND WORK. WORK SHALL BE THE MAIN FOCUS

FOR ALL USERS COMPENSATIONS AND WELFARE

FOR THOSE WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO WORK.

PENTIONS – AGE AND WELFARE

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“THE COOPERATIONAL REFORM”

THE IDEA LAUNCHED IN 2008 THE PURPOSE OF THE REFORM IS TO

HAVE A STRONGER FOCUS ON CBR – LESS RESOURCES AND PRIORITY ON THE HOSPITALS.

STRONGER FOCUS ON PREVENTION AND EARLY INTERVENTION.

STRONGER FOCUS ON REHBILITATION. THE FRAMWORK ADOPTED BY THE

PARLIAMENT IN MAY 2010.

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COOP REFORM -CONTINUE

FINANCING – STATE AND MUNICIPALITIES

WILL START FROM 2012.

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NEW LAW ON CBR

A PROPOSAL HAS BEEN HEARD RI NORWAY HAS COMMENTED ON IT WAS ADOPTED BY THE PARLIAMENT

ON JUNE 17. WILL BE ACTIVE FROM 2012. THE MAIN FOCUS IN THE LAW IS TO

GET A STONGER RESPONSIBILITY FOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION IN THE MUNICIPALITIES.

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WHAT IS POSITIVE FOR REHAB.?

THE NEW LAW WILL CLAIM THAT ALL USERS SHALL BE ENTITLED TO HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL PLAN. ( COORDINATED).

THE NEW LAW STATE THAT BOTH THE HOSPITALS AND THE MUNICIPALITIES SHALL HAVE AN INDIVIDUAL COORDINATOR – RESPONSIBLE FOR THE TREATMENT AND THE REHAB. OF EACH PERSON

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A COORDNATION UNIT

ALL MUNICIPALITIES MUST HAVE A COORDINATION UNIT.

THIS UNIT WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL PLAN

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POLITICAL QUESTIONS?

WILL THE MUNICIPALITIES BE ABLE TO TAKE CARE OF THESE RESPONSIBILITIES – WE HAVE 435 MUNICIPALITIES IN NORWAY.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH THE QUALITY OF THE SERVICES

WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH THE RARE AND COMPLICATED CASES

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POLICTICAL ISSUES – CONT.

WHAT WILL HAPPEN WITH SPECIALICED REHAB. ?

IS THIS NEW LAW CREATED JUST TO SAVE MONEY – OR ???

CBR – A BETTER APROACH TO STIMULATE – EMPOWERMENT AND INDEPENDENT LIVING?

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POSITIVE?

RI NORWAY HAS MANAGED TO GIVE A VERY STRONG POLITICAL FOCUS ON REHABILITATION IN THE PROCESS OF ADAPTING THE NEW COOPERATIONAL STRATEGY.

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World Report on Disability – June 2011

RECOMMENDATIONS1. Enbale acess to all mainstream

policies, sytstems and services2. Invest in spesific programs and

services for PWD3. Adopt a national disability strategy

and plan of action.

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WRD – cont.

4. Involve people with disabilities5. Improve human resourse capasity6. Provide adequate funding and

improve affordability7. Increase public awerness and

understanding of disability8. Improve disability data collection9. Strenghten and support research

on disability

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Inline with RI’s mission to promote the rights and empowerment of persons with disabilities RI has identified four main areas of focus:

- Rehabilitation/ Habilitation

- Implementation of the UN CRPD

- Poverty reduction

- Disaster management

RI Area of Focus 2010-2013

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Over the next 2 years RI will concentrate on:

Rehabilitation and Habilitation -Implementation of the CBR guidelines -Rehabilitation best practices -Review of ICF

UN CRPD -The Global Advocacy Campaign -Best Practice Education Model

RI Area of Focus 2011-2013

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Accessibility -Access to the skies-Global certification -Guidelines for the international symbol ofaccess -Accessibility reviews

Employment -Transition from education to employment-Integration of employers -Return to work standards

RI Area of Focus 2010-2012

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Poverty Reduction

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RI Area of Focus 2011-2013

Poverty Reduction -HIV/AIDS and Disability-Vocation, empowerment and health training for Women with Disabilities.

Disaster Management-Inclusive preparation, aid and recovery -Guidelines on disability and disaster

Oslo Conference on ” Disability in Conflict and Emergencies May 30-31.

Opened by Minsiter of Foreign Affairs- Jonas Gahr Støre

Diiferent items were discussed: DISABILITY IN CONFLICTS RISK REDUCTION AND RESPONSE

TO DISASTERS INCLUCIVE RECONSTRUCTION AND

RECOVERY

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Continue – Conflicts and Emergencies

AWERNESS AND POLICY FROM DISASTER TO DEVELOPMENT

CONFERENCE STATEMENT – BY ANN- MARIT SÆBØNES – UN SPECIAL RAPPORTEUR ( special advisor) – 27 different points – to be found on the homepage

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