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Mathieu Simard, et al.
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Background: Disasters are increasing in frequency due to climate change. Some groups are disproportionately affected, including persons with disabilities. Disability-inclusive Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction (CCA/DRR) have been developed to address these challenges.…
2026
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Yayoi Kitamura
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Background. Disaster Risk Reduction was defined as ”The conceptual framework of elements considered with the possibilities to minimize vulnerabilities and disaster risks throughout a society, to avoid (prevention) or to limit (mitigation and preparedness) the…
2026
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Yogi Bryan Villalon Jumao-as
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
This study documents the journey of the Ronda PWD Rehab Center from its inception to its operational and current set up, highlighting the role of research-driven compassion and community-centered care in addressing the needs of…
2026
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Yayoi Kitamura
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Compared to able-bodied people, people with disabilities (PWD) face more difficulties in evacuation and shelter life during natural disasters. When a disaster is predictable, such as a typhoon, it is recommended to evacuate in advance…
2026
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Uma Tuli
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Inclusivity comes through inclusive education. Inclusive education promotes diversity, fosters empathy and prepares students for an inclusive society. It enables learners to achieve their potential and live with equality and dignity. Post-UNCRPD it has become…
2026
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Somlith Khounpaseuth
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
This paper discusses a program in Lao PDR aimed at increasing employability for people with disabilities. It highlights various barriers that prevent the participation of people with disabilities in employment. Due to inequality in accessing…
2026
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Shruti Nadkarni
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Abstract: This case study aims to explore the multifaceted journey of individuals with developmental disability to progress from training and skill development toward inclusive employment. It is a process of transformation facilitated by intensive and…
2026
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Seema Tuli
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Background- Inclusive education emphasises on providing equal access to education and equal opportunities for participation for diverse learners. Historically, persons with disabilities have faced significant barriers to accessing education and employment opportunities, resulting in social…
2026
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Saowalak Thongkuay
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Summary The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) recognizes women and girls with disabilities are often at greater risk, both within and outside the home, of violence, injury or abuse, neglect or…
2026
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Munyinda Munyinda
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Introduction Occupational diseases are a global public health challenge. Workers Compensation Fund Control Board (WCFCB) is a public health agency whose mandate is to finance healthcare of occupational diseases and injuries. The only two legally…
2026
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Mi Zhongxiang
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Human coexists with illnesses, and illnesses drive the pursuit of rehabilitation. For thousands of years, ancient Chinese civilization has utilized gymnastics, Dao-yin techniques, and martial arts for physical conditioning. Additionally, traditional Chinese medicine has been…
2026
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Melaku Tekle Zengeta
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
The central theme of this presentation is the challenges and opportunities for inclusive skill development and employability of persons with disabilities in Africa and showcases some best practices and emerging initiatives in this field. It…
2026
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Md Rezaul Kabir
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Background: Disable Development and Educational Foundation (DDEF) is a national level level disability focused organization working to promote well-being, human rights and rehabilitation of children, orphans and persons with disabilities in Pathargata Upazila, Barguna district,…
2026
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Massimo Dagnino
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Empowerment is a concept that expresses the person's self-determination to participate in social and working life. There are two types of empowerments: at the individual level, which is based on principles such as having choices,…
2026
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Maryam Daghiani
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Objective: Corticosteroid injection (CI) and comprehensive physiotherapy (CP) are two most common treatment methods to treat subacromial pain syndrome (SAPS), however, sole effectiveness of each method or in combination is in doubt yet. Design: A…
2026
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Dr. Manjula Marella
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Summary: A community-based inclusive development (CBID) model in Laos implemented services related to health, rehabilitation and assistive technology (AT), livelihoods and social and behavioral change in the community towards persons with disabilities in two districts.…
2026
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Dr. Manjula Marella, et al.
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Summary: The Learning, Acting and Building for Rehabilitation in Health Systems (ReLAB-HS) project is supporting this initiative in the Eastern and Northern regions of Uganda. To integrate rehabilitation services into PHC in Uganda, it is…
2026
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Lydia Masilo-Nkhoma, et al.
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Rehabilitation in developing countries is a critical area of focus due to the significant unmet needs of individuals with disabilities. The World Health Organization's Rehabilitation 2030 initiative emphasizes making rehabilitation accessible, integrating it into all…
2026
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Lohindren V. Adorable, et al.
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
Background: While studies have recommended open kinematic chain exercises which impose minimal shock load in arthritic joints to prevent further cartilage degeneration, others have shown closed kinematic chain exercises beneficial among healthy individuals by significantly…
2026
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Lohindren V. Adorable, et al.
World Congress on Rehabilitation 2024
In the turn of the 21st century, governments were mandated by the WHO to create community-based rehabilitation programs (CBRP) in support of the Millennium Development Goals and the Biwako Millenium Framework for Action with the…
2026
