Personal assistance in Slovenia and the problem of understanding Independent Living
By Elena Pecaric, elena.pecaric@guest.arnes.si Why has there been such a departure from the original intent of Personal Assistance Act in 2019: Personal assistance (PA) ...
A look at Personal Assistance in Italy
Despite the presence of a national law stating the right of independent living and personal assistance for people with disabilities, allocation of funding and ...
Statement on the European Care Strategy
Statement of the European Network on Independent Living on the European Care Strategy The full statement can be downloaded here. The European Network on ...
Freedom Drive Demands 2022
From the 26th to the 28th of September 2022, the European Network on Independent Living – ENIL will hold its 10th edition of the ...
ENIL Task Force on Independent Living meets for the first time
On 25 May the ENIL Task Force on Independent Living meet for the first time, online on Zoom. 25 members of ENIL and allied ...
UN Committee Slams Finnish Authorities over Personal Assistance
In a key decision the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the UN overturned the decision by public authorities in Finland ...
Fighting for Personal Assistance in Norway
Spring time symbolises great activity in ULOBA. 2022 is no exception as we work for better personal assistance, the incorporation of the CRPD and ...
Explainer: Difference between Personal Assistance and Home Care
Personal assistance (PA) is a key prerequisite for Independent Living. Therefore, it is essential that policy makers, as well as training and commissioning officers, ...
Personal Assistance in France: An Update
In France, the 2005 law gave us, among other things, the right to publicly-funded Personal Assistance. After filing a request to the local agency responsible ...
Building a Network of Personal Assistance Supporters in Turkey
What is personal assistance and how to make it a reality in Turkey? These were some of the key questions addressed during the two-day ...
Personal assistance
Personal assistance is purchased through earmarked cash allocations for disabled people, the purpose of which is to pay for any assistance needed.
Personal Assistance in the Czech Republic: A Reality Check
I have been disabled for almost 20 years. When my health deteriorated to the point that I needed support for my basic needs, I ...