About
This project aims to support the resettling of persons with intellectual disabilities from Demir Kapija institution in North Macedonia into community-based supported living settings, and the development of new community-based social services, in order to enhance inclusion of people with intellectual/mental disabilities into mainstream community.
More specifically, the project aims at:
Resettling 10 persons with intellectual disabilities
Resettling 10 persons with intellectual disabilities living in the residential institution of Demir Kapija into two community based supported living settings
Developing new community-based social services
Developing new community-based social services, as well as expanding and improving already existing local social services in Demir Kapija such as: community-based living, group homes, coordinated care and support services, home-care and support, personal assistance, and rehabilitation
Developing and implementing new ways of social services delivery
Developing and implementing new ways of social services delivery based on users’ rights, person-centred approach, user involvement and empowerment, and collaborative, participative and proactive approaches
Enhancing the capacities
and skills of professionals
Enhancing the capacities and skills of professionals in the provision of person-centred social services to persons with mental/intellectual disabilities
Increasing the awareness of local society and stakeholders
Increasing the awareness of local society and stakeholders about the problem of institutions and the advantages of deinstitutionalisation, about disability rights to combat stigma, and the benefits of inclusion to both users and the community