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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