USAID’s Disabilities Integration of Services and Therapies Network for Capacity and Treatment activity works to improve the quality of life of children with disabilities under the age of six to enhance their development, strengthen family care and support, and promote the social inclusion of children. In addition, the activity trains key personnel from health, education, and social affairs sectors to use screening tools, disability assessments, special education, rehabilitation, and case management. USAID launched the activity in Tay Ninh province in 2016 and in Dong Nai province in May 2018.

Last week, USAID/Vietnam’s Mission Director Michael Greene and Binh Phuoc’s provincial leaders launched the activity in the province. Through this activity, USAID will affect more than 2,900 direct beneficiaries, and 1,000 service providers including doctors, rehabilitation technicians, kindergarten teachers, and community workers in all three provinces.

So What? As USAID works with Vietnam to help persons with disabilities have greater independence and a higher quality of life, early detection and intervention for young children with disabilities is critical.