Regional AIDS Training Network Summary of Progress Report May 2010

Summary Progress ReportPersons with Disabilities & HIV/AIDS

Regional AIDS Training Network

ABBA RPC Partners Meeting London – May 2010

May 2010

Research Study Objective of the study Progress update1. Policy Advocacy for Persons with Disability

To determine the extent to which government institutions are addressing HIV/AIDS and disability within the context of national policies and programmes

Working on feedback provided for the 1st draft report.

Abstract has been submitted to NOPE conference, Nairobi (June 16-18 2010)

2. Responsiveness of ART Services to the Needs of Persons with Disabilities in Kenya

To assess the responsiveness of ARV/ART services to the needs of persons with disabilities in Kenya

Data analysis ongoing.

3. HIV/AIDS Prevention among Deaf Youths in Nyanza and Western Kenya Provinces

To establish the extent to which the Nyaweri deaf project has met its initial set objectives and to find out the level of impact created on the deaf communities in Nyanza and Western Provinces with regard to HIV/AIDS prevention, character formation and behavior change.

2nd draft reports have been circulated

Summary Progress

Research Study Objectives of the Study Progress update

4. The role of (DPOs) in HIV/ AIDS interventions among people with disabilities in Kenya

To determine the role that DPOs play in interventions aimed at combating HIV/AIDS amongst people with disabilities. The study seeks to identify strengths, weaknesses and gaps that may inadvertently contribute to limited access to HIV/AIDS services by people with disabilities.

1st draft report circulated

5. Access and Utilization of HIV&AIDS services by Persons with Intellectual disability and Care givers

To explore the extent to which People with Intellectual Disabilities affected or infected with HIV&AIDS and their caregivers access and utilize services in Health Facilities, Institutions & Organizations for PWIDs and the capacity of service providers in these institutions to provide the required services.

Feedback on 1st draft completed

6. Situational analysis, mainstreaming HIV/AIDS and Life skills training and development for children with disabilities

To analyze the current situation regarding life skills training and development to reduce the vulnerability of children with disabilities to HIV/AIDS among learners with disabilities.

60% of data collection complete and interviews with the children plannedStudy t

7. Addressing the Balance of Burden in HIV/AIDS in PWDs in Ethiopia

To expand the evidence base about the social, economic and institutional factors that place the livelihoods of Persons with Disabilities at increased threat from HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia.

•Draft report•Findings shared at stakeholders – April 2010

Expected Impact• Studies will increase the knowledge and information on PWD

and HIV/AIDS inform policy and programming for effective HIV/AIDS response

• Findings will inform RATN’S Training and Capacity building agenda and to help develop new curricula and courses

•National curriculum for children with disability is expected

•Tool for mainstreaming and Inclusion of Disability in HIV Policies (RATN is a member of technical working group on Disability and HIV/AIDS Policy and Legislation).

•Development of research Tools specific to addressing weak evidence and challenges of research for PWDs and HIV that can be adopted in future studies

• Stakeholders workshop to disseminate findings planned for Mid September 2010

• Publication of papers and policy briefs to complete by December 2010