Réseau Santé Handicap Genève (RéSHanGE)

Identifying the expectations and needs of various stakeholders in order to propose innovative solutions and expertise in the field of access to care and health prevention for people with disabilities. Advising and guiding people with disabilities who present complex health problems, requiring expertise and coordination in the medico-social field. Supporting professionals and providing adapted assistance to individuals, families or specialized structures active in the field of disability in Geneva. Facilitating access to care and the Geneva healthcare system adapted to people with disabilities (PWD) in reference, in particular, to the recommendations of the WHO (2013) and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD art. 25, 2006) ratified by Switzerland in 2014. Contributing to ensuring continuity of care by coordinating health monitoring and ensuring quality communication between all partners. Promoting the self-determination of people with disabilities regarding their health. Promoting prevention and contributing to the limitation of hospitalizations through early detection of specific health problems. Raising awareness of existing resources in Geneva in terms of health professionals, environment and creating an interprofessional network of expert collaborators in the field of disability. Some of these objectives are achieved through the specialized consultation Handiconsult created by Réshange.