The state of services rendered for people with disabilities in Gamo Gofa zone
| dc.contributor.advisor | Tebeje, . Wegayehu (PhD) | |
| dc.contributor.author | Mekuria, Anbesaw | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2018-06-29T07:25:25Z | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2023-11-10T12:25:04Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2018-06-29T07:25:25Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2023-11-10T12:25:04Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2009-06 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This study attempts to investigate the state of services provIsion to people with disabilities (PwDs) in Garno Gofa Zone through identifying services rendered, the relevance of services, its sustainability and challenges in delivering services. The researcher applied qualitative method of study to identify the state of service for PwDs. The study areas include rehabilitation center, special school and school with special classes that directly involved in PwDs issues. The data was collected in using the interview as main instruments. In addition focus group discussion and observation instruments were used to support the data obtained through interview. People who participated in providing information for the study were PwDs, parents of PwDs, field workers, coordinators, directors and teachers. As the findings revealed the main services delivered were medical, educational, social, economic and vocational rehabilitation. The services advantaged PwDs to get educational and employment opportunity, minimizing disabling conditions, improving their health, livelihood and social interaction. The established rehabilitation center and special school, special classes opened in different primary schools, the disseminated knowledge and skills, and trained man power in the community were good bases for sustainability of services to PwDs in the zone. The provision of services to PwDs in Garno Gofa zone brought effective changes on the life of PwDs. But its coverage was only for PwDs in small areas of the zone from large number of PwDs in each kebeles. There are also different challenges on the provision of services. There fore it needs strengthening the implementation of already involved organizations and participation of others. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://etd.aau.edu.et/handle/12345678/4902 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | Addis Ababa Universty | en_US |
| dc.subject | Education | en_US |
| dc.title | The state of services rendered for people with disabilities in Gamo Gofa zone | en_US |
| dc.type | Thesis | en_US |