Abstract
Legislation and geopolitical context influence health care practice. Legislation to empower persons with physical and mental disabilities has great implications for the occupational therapy profession. This article explores provisions under “The Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPWD) Bill, 2014” to identify potential practice opportunities for occupational therapists in India. Many services listed under the RPWD Bill fall within the scope of occupational therapy practice. Occupational therapists must contribute their expertise to help the government fulfill the educational and employment provisions listed under the RPWD Bill. Occupational therapists should advocate and lend their expertise for barrier-free environments for persons with disabilities in India. Occupational therapists can promote the visibility of the profession and extend the reach of their services by aligning their service provision with schemes and services established by the government. Occupational therapists collaboration with organizations that work for the cause of disability is recommended.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 29-32 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| Journal | Indian Journal of Occupational Therapy |
| Volume | 48 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| State | Published - 2016 |
Keywords
- Policy
- Legislation
- Disability
- Rehabilitation