14 Oct
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The Association of People With Disability
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India
14 Oct
The Association of People With Disability
India
Rehabilitation
and Community-Based Rehabilitation
• Conduct comprehensive physiotherapy assessments for
children and adults with disabilities.
• Develop and implement individualized rehabilitation
plans based on functional needs.
• Provide physiotherapy interventions for neurological,
developmental, orthopedic, and musculoskeletal conditions and also address
the needs of 21 disabilities.
• Monitor progress and modify treatment plans based on
regular evaluations.
• Deliver physiotherapy services at Community
Rehabilitation Centers (CRCs), schools, Anganwadi Centers, and
beneficiaries' homes.
• Promote functional independence and community
participation of persons with disabilities.
• Support disability inclusion initiatives within the
community.
Caregiver
and Family Empowerment
• Train parents and caregivers in home-based therapy,
positioning, handling, transfers, mobility, and daily living activities.
• Develop easy-to-follow home exercise programs.
• Strengthen caregiver confidence to continue
rehabilitation independently.
Early
Identification and Early Intervention
• Screen children aged 0–8 years for developmental
delays and disabilities.
• Provide early intervention services to enhance
developmental outcomes.
Assistive
Devices and Accessibility
• Refer and Assess beneficiaries for appropriate
assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, standing frames, orthoses,
and adaptive equipment along with AAT team.
• Participate in assessment camps and assistive device
distribution programs.
• Educate beneficiaries and caregivers on the proper
use and maintenance of assistive devices.
Coordination
and Networking
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapists, Speech
Therapists, Special Educators, Psychologists, Medical Officers, and
Community Coordinators.
Documentation
and Reporting
• Maintain accurate beneficiary records, assessment
reports, therapy notes, and follow-up documentation.
• Update beneficiary information in the organization's
Manageme
📌 Physiotherapist (India)
🏢 The Association of People With Disability
📍 India