Implementation of Community-Based Rehabilitation in Nigeria: The Role of Family of People with Disabilities

Abstract

The current trend in rehabilitating persons with disabilities is through Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) approach which is cost effective and does not alienate the client from the immediate neighborhood. This paper examines the concept of CBR and its characteristics as well as the paradigm shift from institu-tionalized rehabilitation to CBR. The paper also looks at the challenges of CBR and the roles of family in the implementation of CBR. The emergence of CBR is also discussed. Finally , recommendations are offered.