Under the framework of the “Project to Support the Improved Quality of Life for Persons with Disabilities in Provinces Highly Sprayed with Agent Orange” (Inclusion 1), funded by the U.S. Government (USA), the Alliance for Accessibility and Inclusion (AAI), led by the Research Center for Inclusion (RCI), conducted screenings to determine the specific intervention needs of persons with disabilities. This effort was undertaken to develop intervention plans, ensuring that the services provided meet the needs and aspirations of the beneficiaries.
The activity took place from August 24 to September 20, 2025, across three project provinces/cities in Central Vietnam: Quang Tri, Hue City, and Da Nang. The specific locations included:
- Da Nang City: Dien Ban Bac and Dien Ban Dong Wards.
- Quang Tri Province: Gio Linh, Hai Lang Communes, and Dong Ha City.
- Hue City: Quang Dien, Dan Dien, Kim Tra, and Huong Tra Communes.
To prepare for the screenings, AAI collaborated with the People’s Committees and Health Stations of the project communes/wards to survey needs, compile invitation lists for the screenings, and finalize the overall screening plan.
The screening activities were carried out by a Multidisciplinary Team, comprising: Rehabilitation Physicians, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, Speech-Language Pathologists, and Nurses.
The screening process was conducted uniformly and consistently across all three project provinces, including both centralized facility-based screenings and home-based screenings for persons with disabilities.
Upon completion of the activity, a total of 794 persons with disabilities were screened to determine their needs, achieving 104.5% of the set target. The results showed a notably high rate (between 80% and 86%) of persons screened who were confirmed and prescribed interventions.
The activity was relatively successful and smooth, thanks to the robust support from the People’s Committees and Health Stations in the preparation and organization of the screenings, as well as the positive attitude and dedication of the highly skilled Multidisciplinary Team of physicians and therapists. Furthermore, the meticulous planning, logistics, and supervision provided by AAI’s project staff were crucial for the timely handling and adjustment of any issues that arose during the centralized screenings.
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