Introduction
Facilitators who have not recently trained or worked in the area covered by this module should read carefully through the various topics, slides, exercises, handouts and readings before starting to plan their training activity. Please note that these materials aim to stimulate learning and discussion, and should be used in conjunction with stated policy (they do not replace it). Trainers are encouraged to adapt the module to their specific geographical or cultural context and to supplement topics with their own or locally relevant material.
Despite international attention and condemnation of discrimination against people with disabilities, including the adoption of the UN Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, discrimination against children with disabilities continues across the world. The underlying attitude of the community towards disability is acerbated during an emergency. An emergency can often directly or indirectly increase the number of children with disabilities or acerbate their problems.
This module does not attempt to address all areas that affect children with disabilities in depth but aims to support the development of skills and knowledge in relation to emergency aspects, and to provide information and links for facilitators and trainers who require more detailed resources and guidance.
