Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID/CBR)
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Promoting rights, participation, inclusion, and equal opportunities for persons with disabilities at community level.
Understanding Community-Based Inclusive Development (CBID)
CBID (formerly CBR) is a community-driven, rights-based strategy for promoting the inclusion, well-being, and full participation of persons with disabilities. It ensures that people with disabilities and their families have equal access to services, opportunities, and social life.
Three Core Dimensions
Inclusion & Participation
Persons with disabilities are part of all community processes.
Empowerment
Building confidence, leadership, and self-advocacy.
Community Ownership
Communities lead and sustain inclusion efforts.
Rights-Based Approach
Aligned with CRPD and global disability frameworks.
Our CBID/CBR Framework
ASI implements CBID using the global 5-Component Framework to ensure holistic support:
Health
Promoting rehabilitation, early intervention, assistive devices, and access to inclusive health services.
Education
Ensuring children and youth with disabilities access inclusive early childhood, primary, and secondary education.
Livelihoods
Supporting vocational skills, employment opportunities, and income-generating initiatives.
Social Inclusion
Reducing stigma, strengthening participation, and building inclusive community structures.
Empowerment
Strengthening leadership, self-advocacy, and representation through OPDs and community groups.
What We Do
ASI implements CBID programs that strengthen inclusion, participation, and equal access across sectors.
Community Mobilization & Awareness
Training communities, families, and leaders on disability rights and inclusion.
OPD Strengthening
Capacity building for Organizations of Persons with Disabilities.
Home-Based Support Services
Guidance for families providing daily care and rehabilitation.
Inclusive Livelihoods & Skills Building
Skills training, business support, vocational inclusion.
Inclusive Education Support
School engagement, accessibility support, materials, assistive technology.
Support Groups
Parents’ groups, youth groups, women-led groups, peer networks.
Community Inclusion & Participation Activities
Sports, cultural activities, community leadership, advocacy.
Referral Pathways to Services
Education, health, protection, livelihoods, and legal aid.
How We Work
ASI implements CBID in a structured, community-led process:
Community Sensitization
Introduction of CBID model to leaders, families, OPDs, and groups.
Identification & Mapping
Identifying persons with disabilities and understanding community needs.
Capacity Building & Skills Transfer
Training caregivers, local structures, OPDs, youth groups, and committees.
Service Integration & Support
Linking individuals to health, education, livelihoods, and protection services.
Monitoring & Follow-Up
Tracking progress, supporting families, strengthening community ownership.
Who We Support
Target Groups Include:
Persons with disabilities (all age groups)
Families and caregivers
OPDs (Organizations of Persons with Disabilities)
Community leaders
Teachers and school administrators
Youth and women groups
Community protection committees
Support Inclusive Community Development
Help us strengthen communities, empower persons with disabilities, and create inclusive environments where everyone can participate and thrive.