Mobilizing Resources to Support Persons with Disabilities in Accessing Social Work Services in Bình Mỹ Commune, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam

This study examines the mobilization of resources to support persons with disabilities (PWDs) in accessing social work services in Bình Mỹ Commune. The research is based on a survey of 207 persons with disabilities living in the locality. The main objective is to assess the current situation of resource mobilization aimed at facilitating PWDs’ access to social work services and to identify factors influencing the effectiveness of these mobilization activities within the community.
A mixed-methods approach was employed, integrating both quantitative and qualitative techniques. The quantitative component involved a structured questionnaire administered to 207 PWDs to collect data on service accessibility and available support resources. In addition, qualitative data were obtained through in-depth interviews with selected PWDs and local officials in order to explore contextual factors, lived experiences, and barriers encountered when accessing social work services.
The findings indicate that support resources are primarily mobilized from families, community networks, local authorities, and social organizations. However, persons with disabilities still face several obstacles, including limited access to service-related information, mobility challenges, and insufficient coordination among support actors. Based on these findings, the study recommends strengthening linkages among community resources and enhancing the role of social work in order to improve service accessibility for persons with disabilities at the local level.

social work services; resource mobilization

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