The project was implemented within the framework of the joint program UNDP and UNICEF Armenia "Improved Services for Equal Participation and Inclusive Development", which is funded by the Russian Federation.
Project implementation period: 01.08.2022-30.03.2023
Project goal:
The project aims to support the Government of Armenia in revising the Disability Certification and Individual Rehabilitation Planning procedures in line with the principles of UNCRPD and based on the conceptual framework of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF).
Project objectives:
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In the framework of the reforms implemented in the field of rights of people with disabilities in 2021, the Law “On the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” and the Law “On Assessment of Person’s Functionality” were adopted in May 2006, followed by PM Decree N 1316-A, ensuring the implementation of the Law “On Assessment of Person’s Functionality” and PM Decree 1317-A, ensuring the implementation of the Law “On the Rights of Persons with Disabilities”. For this purpose, series of supporting documents, procedures and legal acts should be developed.
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To support the establishment and operation of the Centers for Independent Living tools, standards, procedures and other legal acts are to be developed.
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Assessment report of the regulatory framework on the provision of assistive technology, as well as development of the relevant procedures and legal acts should be implemented.