Description
The project addresses the difficulties faced by people with intellectual disabilities in Bulgaria related to enjoying their fundamental human rights including freedom of choice of social care. The project aims at improving the quality of life of such people providing for better recognition of their needs and rights. First, a new model of social care and a methodology for training social service providers will be developed. The model will be based on active involvement of people with disabilities in the preparation of individual plans and evaluation of the quality of care. Next, the model will be introduced and coordinated with the stakeholders at a round table to facilitate its future application. 30 social service providers and 30 social workers will be trained and provided with on-site and online support to ensure better application. The project will benefit not only 450 users of such services but also the stakeholders involved and will contribute to a more inclusive society.
Summary of project results
The project addressed the difficulties faced by people with intellectual disabilities in Bulgaria related to enjoying their fundamental human rights including freedom of choice of social care.The project outcome stimulated social workers in performing their social work regarding human rights and dignity of the persons with intellectual disabilities and psychiatric problems. A Model for Social Work Regarding Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities was elaborated and disseminated due to the project. In addition to that three trainings with 48 participants which emphasized on humanized social work were performed during which practical implications of the human rights in day-to-day work were trained. Furthermore a self-assessment tool was elaborated and participants in the project were encouraged to assess their work with it. The beneficiaries shared their difficulties and positive examples while being publicly presented through the website of the project and other public events.
Summary of bilateral results