This program promotes citizenship by pursuing the social inclusion of Russians with disabilities. It was approved by CIDA in December 2002 for implementation in three regions in Russia – Stavropol, Omsk and Moscow. The Program focus is on:
A Disability Studies program; Social Work specialization/s in disability studies and mental health; training programs in mental health.
New/alternative models of social work and fieldwork practice in disability, community-based mental health services.
Social policy, public process and strategy.
Disability information networks.