Community-Based Rehabilitation and Disability Inclusion

Overview

This international research project evaluates the impacts of community-based rehabilitation (CBR) programming on the inclusion, participation, and empowerment of persons with disabilities. The project examines how community-based approaches contribute to social inclusion, educational opportunities, and quality of life.

Partners and Funders

University of Gondar

Ontario Tech University

Faculty of Education, Queen's University

Principal Investigators:
Dr. Busha Taa
Dr. Theodore Christou

Funder:
Mastercard Foundation Fellowship

My Role

Graduate Research Assistant (2023–Present)

• Assisted with grant and funding documentation

• Supported research design and protocol development

• Maintained project databases

• Contributed to project administration

• Supported research coordination activities

Outputs

• Grant applications

• Research protocols

• Project documentation

• Ongoing scholarly and community-engaged research