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Twin-trackInclusion and equal rightsThe twin-track approach to disability means that people with impairments should be able to get their needs met through mainstream services (such as schools and medical facilities) as often as possible. Many people with impairments have specialist providers for services such as education, health, transport and entertainment. For example, a person who is blind might attend a specialist school for people who are blind rather than attending a mainstream school. There are times when using specialist services is appropriate. However, the general community uses mainstream services most of the time and specialist services only occasionally. For people with disabilities, it is the other way around. Applying a twin-track approach promotes social inclusion and supports equal rights to essential services and facilities. This ensures all people within a community, regardless of their position, have the opportunity to reach their potential. For cbm, this means we encourage our workers and partners in the field to integrate people with disabilities into their communities as much as possible rather than setting up specialist services solely for people with disabilities. We do this through: • Looking at ways to help local schools to include children with disabilities • Encouraging employers to hire people with disabilities • Ensuring microfinance groups make loans to people with disabilities • Looking at ways to ensure vocational training is accessible to people with disabilities. |
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