our ecological model
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Reaching the visually impaired youth with Braille publications for Sexual Reproductive health and HIV and AIDS information in Uganda . Our Ecological model . Ecological = Environment. Behaviour is not up to an individual alone hence we also address the environment. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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Reaching the visually impaired youth with Braille publications for Sexual Reproductive health and HIV and
AIDS information in Uganda.
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Our Ecological model
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Ecological = Environment
• Behaviour is not up to an individual alone hence we also address the environment.
• Communication for social change encourages critical thinking and dialogue
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Print media
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Empowers young people to tell their stories to inspire others -12 languages; each week on 40 radio stations
Work through radio
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Interpersonal communication• Teacher training• Straight Talk Clubs• School visits • Community mobilization • Peer education• Counseling• Advocacy
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Special needs and disability
• Working inclusively with young people with Disability (YWDs) since 2009.• Mainstreamed across all programs• Policies governing work on disability• Partnerships and collaborations
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Why focus on disability • Vulnerability to HIV because of poverty. • Limited information access and availability
of services.• Lack of communication expertise for PWDs. • PWDs receive little or no formal education. • Stigma and discrimination around disability.
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Why focus on disability • Lack of appropriate materials on sex education. • Sex abuse is a risk factor for HIV/AIDS, especially for
women and children. • Women with disabilities are especially vulnerable
because of their low status in society. • PWDs are viewed as abnormal and non-functional
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Program objectives
• Increase by knowledge on STI/HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancy among YWDs.
• Increase utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among YWDs.
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Intervention • Production of Braille versions of Straight Talk
and Young Talk .• Distribute 100 copies per quarter utilized by
1000 young people.• Targeting schools and organizations. • Addressing diverse HIV related topics.• Content informed by opinions of YWDs.
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Participatory
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Addressing diverse needs
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STF Programming approach• Braille is augmented by other media eg radio. • Peer education • Straight Talk clubs (YWD led)• Partnerships and collaborations: Disability
unions, local government, civil society organizations
• Health service delivery through youth clinics
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Youth friendly services
Making the link between communication and health1. Counseling 2. STI treatment 3. Contraception services 4. Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing5. Cervical cancer screening6. Treatment of minor ailments7. Identification and referral for victims of sexual and
other forms of violence8. Home based care (Home visits)
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Edutainment
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“Conversations” not messagesEnsures content is
relevant and evolving.
Not just any “conversation”
Real life stories
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Lessons learned
• YWDs have similar information needs as able bodied persons
• Braille provide learning platforms for YWDs• Parents, adults and other caregivers should be
targeted as support networks for YWDs• Peer education is key in ensuring meaningful
participation and social inclusion for YWDs
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Future plans • Enhancing further support to adults • Increase frequency and coverage of Braille • Further enhance service delivery for YWDs• Linkage with sectors eg livelihoods; education
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Thank you
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Acknowledgements
• All YWDs from whom we learn• Generous support of :
CordaidRoyal Danish Embassy ; Kampala , UgandaNORAD /Plan Uganda