Announcements
Learning Companions for INCLUDE - CBR On-line learning program
Prerequisites
- Part of a network that includes people with experience in CBR or in one of the focus areas of INCLUDE i.e. CBR values and belief system, education, health, employment, etc.
- Good internet accessibility
- familiar with CBR and INCLUDE modules
Expectations of role
- Be accessible and available to support CBR managers and practitioners who are introducing INCLUDE modules into their existing local training programs
- Be flexible as groups select INCLUDE modules based on interest
- Be focused on real learning at the local level based on experience and discussion
What INCLUDE is NOT:
- A top-down instructional replacement for local level learning group
- A learning programme to be used by individual practitioners in isolation
Profile of the role of a learning companion:
- Development practitioners, who are implementing CRPD by using a holistic learning framework i.e. CBR/CBID and INCUDE and who can incorporate this into their current position
- On-line presence - does not require travel
- Support from the INCLUDE coordinator within CBR Global Network
Responsibilities
The Learning Companion will be responsible for the following:
- Connecting with CBR practitioners who wish to incorporate INCLUDE in their training
- Collaborating with other learning companions to share how INCLUDE supports CBR workers/volunteers
- composing brief reports (oral or written) of INCLUDE support –important conversations
- communicating updates to INCLUDE coordinator with CBR Global network
Required Skills
The Learning Companion should possess the following professional and personal qualities:
- a passion for the CRPD and for CBR/INCLUDE as tools to help implement it
- a positive and enthusiastic approach to diversity and inclusion
- knowledge of CBR and INCLUDE modules
- ability to help others learn on-line in a supportive and effective way
If interested, please contact: Venkatesh Balakrishna, Email: venktesh.bala@gmail.com
Posted on 04 Jun 2021
Announcements
Old Journal; New Appearance and New Press
We are pleased to announce that after 10 years with the VU University Press in Amsterdam, the DCID journal has found a new home with Ubiquity Press. We are grateful for all the years of great collaboration with the VU University team and wish to thank them for the support given during this time. A special Thanks to Arjan de Rooy and Peter Vos.
Posted on 06 Oct 2020
