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Implementation of a New Disability Assessment System in Cyprus Based on ICF Principles

The Republic of Cyprus is launching a new disability and functioning assessment system, guided by the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health (ICF). Operated under the Department for Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities, this initiative, with a total cost of €6.3 million, is co-financed by the European Social Fund. Its primary goal is to create a reliable data foundation for assessing disabilities to streamline bureaucratic processes for individuals with disabilities. The establishment of an Assessment Centre will enhance the efficiency of services provided.

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Implementation of a New Disability Assessment System in Cyprus Based on ICF Principles

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  1. ICF IN CYPRUS

  2. DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL INSURANCE New system of assessing disability and functioning in Cyprus in line with ICF • Operates under the Department for Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities • Total Cost: € 6, 3 million • Co-financed by the European Social Fund (70% by the EU Social Fund, 30% by national recourses)

  3. DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL INSURANCE • Vision and Objectives: • Main Aim: Establish a scientific, reliable and credible data basis for the assessment of disability and functioning, commonly accepted and used by state services • Objectives: • Minimizing the efforts of disabled people to follow multiple bureaucratic procedures in order to fulfil their rights • Save time

  4. DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL INSURANCE • Objectives: • Establishment of an Assessment Centre aiming to become a one stop shop for the disabled people • Cost – Effective • Establish a National Disability Record • To provide credible and reliable comprehensive reports on disability & functioning through professional and modern assessment procedures • Train doctors and other health professionals to use ICF

  5. DEPARTMENT FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION REPUBLIC OF CYPRUS OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES MINISTRY OF LABOUR AND SOCIAL INSURANCE • The Project: • within the framework of the Operational Programme “Employment, Human Capital and Social Cohesion” 2007-2013 • Ongoing • 19 – 20 of July 2012 the first phase of the training was held concerning the usefulness of the ICF • By the end of the assessment, a person will know and have a report: not only on special needs for care, technical equipment, facilities, support but also on capabilities and new prospects for training, employment and inclusion.

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