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Our Ecological model

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.

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Our Ecological model

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  1. Reaching the visually impaired youth with Braille publications for Sexual Reproductive health and HIV and AIDS information in Uganda.

  2. Our Ecological model

  3. 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

  4. Print media

  5. Work through radio Empowers young people to tell their stories to inspire others -12 languages; each week on 40 radio stations

  6. Interpersonal communication • Teacher training • Straight Talk Clubs • School visits • Community mobilization • Peer education • Counseling • Advocacy

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. Program objectives • Increase by knowledge on STI/HIV/AIDS and unwanted pregnancy among YWDs. • Increase utilization of sexual and reproductive health services among YWDs.

  11. 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.

  12. Participatory

  13. Addressing diverse needs

  14. 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

  15. Youth friendly services Making the link between communication and health • Counseling • STI treatment • Contraception services • Voluntary HIV Counseling and Testing • Cervical cancer screening • Treatment of minor ailments • Identification and referral for victims of sexual and other forms of violence • Home based care (Home visits)

  16. Edutainment

  17. “Conversations” not messages Ensures content is relevant and evolving. Not just any “conversation” Real life stories

  18. 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

  19. Future plans • Enhancing further support to adults • Increase frequency and coverage of Braille • Further enhance service delivery for YWDs • Linkage with sectors eglivelihoods; education

  20. Thank you

  21. Acknowledgements • All YWDs from whom we learn • Generous support of : Cordaid Royal Danish Embassy ; Kampala , Uganda NORAD /Plan Uganda

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