September 2020 – March 2021

Amount granted

EUR 60 000

Donors

European Union

Project goal

To ensure the right to health of 1,700 people with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities from 6 residential institutions during COVID-19 by increasing access to information and protective equipment.

Project objectives

• Increase access to protective equipment for people with intellectual and psychosocial disabilities and staff from 6 residential institutions;
• Increase knowledge and strategies for prevention of COVID-19;
• Decrease cases of abuse and neglect in institutions.

Main activities

1. Procurement and distribution of protective equipment in 6 residential institutions.
2. Installation of 6 video monitors in 6 residential institutions.
3. Development of internal policy for residential institutions on prevention measures. Training for management and staff on implementing the internal policy.
4. Development of a database on communication materials related to prevention of COVID-19. Distribution of communications in ‘Easy Read’ format.
5. Procurement and distribution of mobile phones to people with disabilities in institutions.
6. Training on quality rights and complaint mechanism for self-advocates from institutions. Promotion activities on Hotline support service for persons with disabilities.
7. Training for staff on preventing burnout and coping with stress and behavioral challenges.