Understanding, preventing and minimizing consequences of childhood disability in rural Cambodia

Betsy VanLeit PhD, Project Manager for Handicap International Belgium and Assistant Professor, University o f New Mexico

This presentation given to the World Bank in May 2007 describes a study conducted in Cambodia on the situation and needs of children with disabilities and their families. The presentation outlines the rationale for the study, the methodology and results of the study, and the primary issues that the study identified. The presentation also reviews recommendations based on the study findings, including the need for screening and early detection, community-based intervention services for children and families that are accessible and low-cost, and inter-sectoral partnerships. The presentation also reflects upon the intersection of health, poverty, and disability in Cambodia.

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