Disability Prevention
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Reducing preventable disabilities through awareness, early intervention, rehabilitation, and inclusive health services.
Understanding Disability Prevention
Disability prevention aims to reduce or avoid conditions that increase the risk of disability.
It includes health promotion, early detection, rehabilitation, and awareness, ensuring individuals receive timely support to prevent long-term impairment and exclusion.
ASI’s approach focuses on empowering families, strengthening community knowledge, improving access to services, and building strong referral systems.
Three Core Dimensions
Primary Prevention
Preventing conditions that may cause disability (immunization, nutrition, maternal health, safe childbirth).
Secondary Prevention
Early detection and intervention to reduce severity (screenings, therapy, rehabilitation).
Tertiary Prevention
Reducing the impact of existing disabilities (assistive devices, therapy, home-based care).
Our Key Interventions
ASI implements community-based and health-focused interventions that promote early detection, inclusive care, and culturally appropriate prevention strategies across South Sudan.
Community Awareness & Education
Increasing community knowledge on disability prevention, maternal health, nutrition, and early care.
Early Childhood Development (ECD) & Screening
Identifying developmental delays early and connecting families to support services.
Rehabilitation & Therapy Services
Physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and home-based care support.
Assistive Devices Provision
Mobility aids, support tools, and devices that improve function and participation.
Strengthening Health Systems
Training health workers on early detection, referrals, and disability inclusion.
Referral Pathways
Connecting individuals to medical, social, protection, and rehabilitation services.
How We Work
ASI integrates disability prevention into community outreach, health promotion, case management, and capacity-building initiatives. Our model ensures families and health workers have the tools needed to support infants, children, and adults at risk.
Health Education & Awareness
Workshops, community dialogues, campaigns, and door-to-door outreach.
Screening & Early Identification
Community health workers and field staff detect early signs of impairment.
Rehabilitation & Follow-Up
Providing therapy, home-based care, and monitoring progress.
Referral Networks
Linking individuals to hospitals, specialists, and rehabilitation centers.
Who We Support
Target Groups Include:
Pregnant women
Newborns & infants
Children under 5
Children with developmental delays
Adults at risk of injury or chronic illness
People with pre-existing disabilities
Families & caregivers
Community health workers
Highlight Note:
Persons with disabilities, especially children, receive priority for early intervention and therapeutic support.
Support Disability Prevention Efforts
Your contribution helps us identify disabilities early, support families, strengthen health systems, and create inclusive futures for children and adults.