Strengthening Physical Rehabilitation in Georgia (USAID; September, 2017 – September, 2021)
Project Title: Strengthening Physical Rehabilitation in Georgia
Project Duration: 01 September, 2017 – 30 September, 2021
Donor: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
USAID-funded Physical Rehabilitation Project is a four-year project implemented by the prime contractor Emory University School of Medicine (Emory) and principal sub-contractors - Coalition for Independent Living (CIL), Tbilisi State Medical University (TSMU), and Partners for International Development (PfID).
Goal: The Physical Rehabilitation in Georgia activity aims to expand access to quality, affordable physical rehabilitation services and assistive technologies in Georgia.
Target regions: Tbilisi, Imereti, Samegrelo, A/R Adjara
Project Objectives and Activities:
The main objectives of the project are:
- Strengthen capacity of existing and emerging physical rehabilitation professionals;
- Enhance physical rehabilitation and AT services and referral mechanisms; and
- Improve state policies on physical rehabilitation
To achieve the pre-determined objectives, the CIL implements the following activities:
- W/C service training
- Wheelchair skills camp
- Establish peer support, counseling and referral Centres
- Strengthen local systems that support local wheelchair production and maintenance/repair in Georgia
- Contribute to creating platforms for policy work and policy changes together with the GoG and other stakeholders