Disability Inclusion in Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence Programs

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Purpose of the Resource

How to use this Resource

PART 1: DISABILITY CORE CONCEPTS

1.1 Concept of disability

1.2 Models of Disability

1.3 Rights of Children with Disabilities

1.4 Addressing Attitudes & Assumptions Related to Children and Adolescents with Disabilities

1.5 Recognizing skills, capacities and contributions of persons with disabilities

PART 2: PSS OUTREACH AND IDENTIFICATION OF “AT RISK” CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES

2.1 Vulnerable versus Medium-High Risk Children with Disabilities in Lebanon

2.2 Reaching Children with Disabilities and their Parents

Identify children with disabilities and parents in your community

Targeted messages for children with disabilities and their parents

Engaging parents and families of children with disabilities

2.3 Safe Identification & Referral of “At Risk” Children with Disabilities

Referrals to Focused PSS activities

Referrals to case management and specialized support

Psychological First Aid — Some disability considerations

PART 3: INCLUDING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES IN PSS ACTIVITIES

3.1 Identifying and addressing barriers to our PSS activities

Step 1: Consult with women, children and youth with disabilities and caregivers to identify barriers and potential solutions

Step 2: Develop a plan for addressing barriers

Step 3: Document and detail the plan

Step 4: Review the plan and adjust accordingly.

3.2 Communication Strategies

Everyone is different! Some strategies you may not have thought of...

A Girl's Group in Northern Caucasus, Russian Federation

A poem: The woman — By Bethlehem Gosaye36

Story-telling — Using words

Story-telling — Using objects

Teamwork!

Communication Toolbox — Letting individuals and groups decide what works best for them

3.3 Identifying skills and capacities of children with disabilities

3.4 Fostering a “safe” environment for children with disabilities

Getting to know each other and valuing difference

Safety Scenarios and Appropriate Responses

PART 4: SUPPORTING CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE MEDIUM TO HIGH RISK

4.1 Children and adolescents with new disabilities

4.2 Children and adolescents with intellectual disabilities

4.3 Caregivers of children with disabilities

Practical tips to support caregivers

Notes