ensuring equal access to quality devices for persons with disabilities
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Ensuring Equal Access to Quality Devices for Persons with Disabilities
KICC - June 27 2012
Walter S. Odhiambo - CEO, APDK
Quality Devices - Barriers to Access• Leadership and governance
• Financing and affordability
• Service delivery
• Human resources
• Production
• Physical environment
• Awareness, cultural and social barriers
Actions Required for The National Plan of Action
• Asses need and unmet need
• Adopt relevant legislation, policies and strategies
• Provide adequate funding and improve affordability
Actions Required for The National Plan of Action
• Increase production and/ or supply of devices
• Develop appropriate services
Actions Required for The National Plan of Action
• Educate and train relevant personnel
• Establish mutual partnerships