Disability inclusive development programming: training manual

This manual was produced with the support of the “Food Security and Livelihood Support for the Host Community and the Rohingya in response to the COVID-19”  Project, implemented by ICCO Cooperation. n designing development program and also in Humanitarian settings vary widely due to the nature of a crisis (natural hazard, conflict, displacement, political crisis, etc.), its location (urban, rural, remote islands), and whether it is a rapid, slow-onset or protracted crisis. The recommendations in these
guidelines are relevant to all settings but need to be adapted and localized to take account of the context.

The guidelines are designed primarily for the Senior Management Team for designing the Development Program. It may also helpful for national, regional and international humanitarian actors who are involved in policymaking, coordination, programming and funding. This manual is based on the key adult learning principles which include: i) learning is self-directed; ii) it fills an immediate need and is highly participatory; iii) learning is experiential (i.e., participants and the Facilitator learn from one another); iii) time is allowed for reflection and corrective feedback; iv) a mutually respectful environment is created between Facilitator and participants; and v) a safe atmosphere and comfortable environment are provided.