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Improving quality of life for those with disability in provinces affected
by Agent Orange "Project to support improving the quality of life of people with disabilities in provinces heavily sprayed with Agent Orange'' have implemented in the three provinces of Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), under the management of the Project Owner of the National Action Centre for Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Treatment (NACCET) - under the Ministry of Defense, through Funding management organization Center for Creative Initiatives in Health and Population(CCIHP) The sub-project "Increasing Inclusion for People with Disabilities in Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue and Quang Nam" is implemented by the Alliance of All for Inclusion (AAI) with five members including Viet Nam Health Improvement Project (VNHIP), Quang Tri Charity Association (QCA), RENEW project, Reseach Center for Inclusion (RCI) , and Funds of Genetic Counseling & Disabled Children (FGCDC) |
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Goal
- Rehabilitation service for persons with disabilities is enhanced
- Community-based care service for persons with disabilities is improved
- Public awareness and attitude toward persons with disabilities and their social inclusion are improved.
Highlight Results
🩺 2,400 PWDs were screened and identified as needing intervention.
🏠 883 PWDs received rehabilitation services at home and in hospitals from 24 physical therapists and 5 speech therapists.
👩⚕️ 1,135 PWDs received home-based care from 14 nurses and local medical staff.
👨👩👧 988 family members/caregivers were trained in home care skills for PWDs.
♿ 303 PWDs received accessibility support, including handrail installation in toilets, bathrooms, and stairs; wheelchair-friendly ramps; and upgraded toilets.
🏢 107 commune officers were trained in working with PWDs and monitoring community-based rehabilitation programs.
🎓 39 rehabilitation technicians from health centers, hospitals, and private facilities received updated rehabilitation training.
🩺 2,400 PWDs were screened and identified as needing intervention.
🏠 883 PWDs received rehabilitation services at home and in hospitals from 24 physical therapists and 5 speech therapists.
👩⚕️ 1,135 PWDs received home-based care from 14 nurses and local medical staff.
👨👩👧 988 family members/caregivers were trained in home care skills for PWDs.
♿ 303 PWDs received accessibility support, including handrail installation in toilets, bathrooms, and stairs; wheelchair-friendly ramps; and upgraded toilets.
🏢 107 commune officers were trained in working with PWDs and monitoring community-based rehabilitation programs.
🎓 39 rehabilitation technicians from health centers, hospitals, and private facilities received updated rehabilitation training.
Activities
NONE BARRIER CLASSES 🌻🌻
More than 10 training classes have been held for caregivers, bringing together over 200 caregivers and family members of persons with disabilities (PWDs) from diverse backgrounds—spanning different ages, genders, and occupations.
We proudly call them Classes with No Barrier, where the youngest student was just 15 years old, and the eldest was an inspiring 82-year-old.
"This is the first time I have ever attended a class in my life," shared Ms. Cuu, an 80-year-old student from Tam An commune. Unable to read or write, she relied on the support of fellow group members, who read aloud to her so she could complete her tests. To her delight and surprise, she answered every question correctly.
These classes were filled with laughter and heartfelt moments, earning appreciation
from all participants. Beyond gaining essential caregiving knowledge and skills, students also found a safe space to share their struggles, challenges, and pressures in caring for their loved ones.
At VNHIP, we are deeply honored to organize these "first-ever" classes—ones that are not only educational but also profoundly meaningful and unforgettable.
More than 10 training classes have been held for caregivers, bringing together over 200 caregivers and family members of persons with disabilities (PWDs) from diverse backgrounds—spanning different ages, genders, and occupations.
We proudly call them Classes with No Barrier, where the youngest student was just 15 years old, and the eldest was an inspiring 82-year-old.
"This is the first time I have ever attended a class in my life," shared Ms. Cuu, an 80-year-old student from Tam An commune. Unable to read or write, she relied on the support of fellow group members, who read aloud to her so she could complete her tests. To her delight and surprise, she answered every question correctly.
These classes were filled with laughter and heartfelt moments, earning appreciation
from all participants. Beyond gaining essential caregiving knowledge and skills, students also found a safe space to share their struggles, challenges, and pressures in caring for their loved ones.
At VNHIP, we are deeply honored to organize these "first-ever" classes—ones that are not only educational but also profoundly meaningful and unforgettable.
FIELD VISIT TO BENEFICIARY HOUSEHOLDS UNDER THE PROJECT TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN AGENT ORANGE-AFFECTED PROVINCES
According to data extracted from "Results of the national survey on people with disabilities in Vietnam 2016-2017" conducted by the Vietnam General Statistics Office and UNICEF, the rate of schools with designs suitable for people with disabilities is 2.9%; The percentage of schools with walkways and ramps for people with disabilities is 8.1%; The percentage of schools with restrooms designed appropriately for people with disabilities is 9.9%.
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