Jamk University | UR CEBE

Advancing Digital Rehabilitation
Across East Africa

A collaborative community of rehabilitation professionals, students, academics, NGO representatives, and stakeholders committed to promoting equitable access to rehabilitation services through digitalisation.

Our purpose

The IC brings together diverse stakeholders to build a more equitable rehabilitation landscape through digital innovation.

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Inclusive Community

Rehabilitation professionals, students, academics, NGO representatives, and all interested stakeholders are welcome to participate and shape the future of digital rehabilitation.

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Advisory Board (ICAB)

The Innovation Community Advisory Board bridges higher education with industry and working life partners, communicating project actions to society and ensuring long-term sustainability.

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Connected platform

A dedicated WhatsApp Community for member discussions, plus regular online meetings planned to support the overall goals of the IC and drive real-world impact across East Africa.

Our goals

Four pillars guide everything the Innovation Community does.

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Equitable access — Promote equitable access to rehabilitation services through the digitalisation of the industry, ensuring no community is left behind.
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Policy influence — Advocate, influence, and support policymakers by sharing knowledge and evidence from the ground across East Africa.
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Knowledge enhancement — Enhance knowledge on digital rehabilitation through mentorships, networks, research, and co-creation opportunities.
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Evidence building — Support conjoined efforts to increase the amount of evidence-based information on digital rehabilitation across the region.

Structure of the Community

How the IC WhatsApp Community is organised for all members.

STRUCTURE OF THE COMMUNITY:

Ways of working in the IC

How the Innovation Community operates, collaborates, and creates impact together.

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General meetings

The general meeting of the IC is held online once in two months. Separate subgroup meetings (e.g., for research) can be held additionally. In case of urgent issues, additional general meetings can be convened.

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Advisory Board (ICAB)

The Innovation Community Advisory Board will meet monthly. It consists of stakeholders from different backgrounds and professions. All East African RADIC partners have appointed members for the ICAB.

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WhatsApp Community

The IC WhatsApp Community is established to ensure a constant possibility for discussion, experience sharing, and spreading information among all members.

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Institutional collaboration

The IC aims to collaborate with different institutions, such as research industries, businesses, government agencies, and other advocacy organizations across East Africa.

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Open discussion & Knowledge sharing

The IC nourishes open discussions and advocates for collaboration and knowledge sharing between all members of the IC, promoting a culture of transparency and mutual growth.

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Events & Workshops

The IC organizes regular events, such as online workshops and conferences. These can be included in the general meetings to maximise member participation and learning.

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Educational materials & Research dissemination

The IC shares educational materials, scientific knowledge, and disseminates research and development work results, with the aim of promoting the use of digital solutions in rehabilitation across East Africa.

Community guidelines

We believe in a respectful, focused, and constructive community for all members.