Community based services as a prevention of institutionalization: Macedonian experiences and perspectives

International conference "Innovative approaches to working with disabled children and their families: Kyrgyzstan and international experience" Vlado Krstovski, Program Assistant 1 st March 2011, Bishkek , Kyrgyzstan Community based services as a prevention of institutionalization: Macedonian experiences and perspectives

Main goals of PORAKA ,[object Object],[object Object],The Republic Center for Support of Persons with Intellectual Disability – PORAKA is a national, civil, non-governmental and non-profit organization representing the rights and interests of more than 20.000 persons with intellectual disability in Republic of Macedonia. PORAKA was established in 1963 and today unites 20 local branches all over Macedonia.

Principles of PORAKA ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Enabling system ,[object Object],T he twin track approach T he twin track approach affirms the necessity of mainstreaming disability effectively in all development and policy making initiatives and, parallel to this, encourages all additional initiatives that address the more specific needs and qualities of disabled people, in order to achieve the people’s participation and inclusion. In an inclusive community, where the process of prevention of institutionalization is a key priority, all types of services that lead to participation of people with disabilities, and the full respect of their human rights are equally needed .

AN INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY MAINSTREAM (REGULAR) SERVICES Education: kindergarten, school, university, continuous learning programs Vocational training Child care Long term care services Health care and Rehabilitation Services enhancing the access to employment (e.g. employment bureaus) Social assistance services Social housing Public transportation Leisure services Information (resource centers) SUPPORT SERVICES Personal assistance Assistive devices Interpreter services Support teachers in regular schools Supported employment Home support services Accessible transportation Personalised budgets SPECIALISED SERVICES Early intervention services and individual needs assessment Day Care Centres Special education Respite care Sheltered employment Sheltered housing etc.

Availability of support services for persons with disability ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Provision of support services for persons with intellectual disability in Republic of Macedonia ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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