Programme: All

The project proposal is aimed at providing support to employees involved in the implementation of their powers under The Social Services Act - SSA,   The Personal Assistance Act – PAA,The Disabled Persons Act - DPA  with the aim of strengthening municipal capacity, providing more effective and quality care for individuals from vulnerable groups in Kyustendil Municipality, guarantee the right of every person to support through an integrated approach and equal access to quality social services, according to the individual needs of the persons.
According to the project, a front office will be set up in the "Social Activities" department of the municipality, incl. activities of carrying out construction and assembly works and delivery of equipment and furniture. It is planned to appoint 2 employees to the position of "Social activities" expert for a period of 18 months with the main task of preparing preliminary assessments and referral to appropriate social services in the Municipality of Kyustendil. Training and supervision activities are planned, which will give the opportunity to the employees of the municipal administration, performing duties and responsibilities under  SSA, PAA and DPA to exchange experience and share good practices.
Explanatory and informational campaigns will be conducted on the provision of personal assistance and integrated health and social services, as well as awareness of the society at the local level on the possibilities of solving problems related to the lack of accessibility for people with disabilities.