Department/School
Social Work
Date of this version
2020
Document Type
Article
Keywords
advisory board, children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, collaborative curriculum development, inclusive program development, low- and middle-income countries
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872820915267
Abstract
Children with disabilities and their families often experience life circumstances that lead to reduced quality of life in low- and middle-income countries. This article describes the development of a curriculum to train community volunteers to provide support to families of children with disabilities in Lusaka, Zambia, using feedback from an advisory board of local stakeholders. Stakeholders had two opportunities to offer input on the curriculum. Reviewer comments focused on three themes – making the manual more Zambian, needing additional content, and simplifying the message. Recommendations were incorporated into the manual – allowing for culturally appropriate alignment with Zambian needs and customs.
Volume
65
Issue
6
Published in
https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872820915267
Citation/Other Information
Hepperlen, R., Rabaey, P., Ngulube, E., Biggs, J., DeGracia, D., & Hearst, M. (2020). Aligning a training curriculum with local needs: Use of an advisory board. International Social Work, 65(6), 1264-1273. https://doi.org/10.1177/0020872820915267