Cambodia
Introduction of the personal assistance model
In 2016 the Phnom Penh Centre for Independent Living (PPCIL) introduced the first personal…
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Personal Assistance allows persons with disabilities to freely choose and hire another person as a support to live independently and contribute to his/her community.
This key tool for independent living should be recognized as a right rather than a need as it empowers the right to choose and control over all details of personal assistance as an employer. Current common practices such as eligibility criteria and cost cutting measures, leading to reduced support hours, are only some of the obstacles when implementing personal assistance.
There is also a need to ensure an easy appeal of assessment outcomes, and proper working conditions for personal assistants. Personal Assistance Budget is one of the elements that allow persons with disabilities to hire independently according to their needs.
Independent Living | Personal Assistance
Here are some examples of successful nominations from previous calls for nominations on the topic of Independent Living.
Cambodia
In 2016 the Phnom Penh Centre for Independent Living (PPCIL) introduced the first personal…
Israel
Although the concept of a personal budget is an established practice in the United States and parts…
Spain
The services provided are designed to be sufficient to fully support all areas of the participants’…