In Minsk in January-September of the current year from the local budget allocated more than Br2,4 billion for the purchase of more than 4 thousand. Technical means of social rehabilitation for the disabled. BelTA learned from Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Labor, Employment and Social Protection of Minsk City Executive Committee Irina Dudka.
"According to state and city programs in the capital measures are being taken to improve the quality of life of disabled people, their social integration into society, the decline in the frequency and severity of disability, "- said Irina Dudka. For the first nine months of this year, 1.8 thousand. People with disabilities first and second groups receiving social pensions paid from the local budget monthly social allowance amounting to more than Br2 billion. Achieved 46.9 thousand. Applications for the provision of transport services "Social Services" .
For young people with disabilities in the structure of the territorial social services centers (TTSSON) has 10 branches day stay disabilities who attend 395 people. In TTSSON created 249 groups and clubs, among them regular visitors - 6.5 thous. Persons with disabilities and the elderly. In Minsk there are 13 social and employment workshops. They are equipped with the tools and supplies. In these workshops are labor rehabilitation of 157 people, who are engaged in the production of souvenir and clothing products, decorative treatment of the skin, and others.
The funding of urban programs to create a comfortable living environment for the disabled and others physical disabilities for 2011-2015 is Br37,8 billion, including the current year - Br14,7 billion. In the capital, created barrier-free environment by 1.2 thousand. facilities, 68.2% of infrastructure adapted to disabled access. In five years, the share of such facilities increased by 5.3%.
In Minsk, home to nearly 121.8 thousand. people with disabilities, representing 6.2% of the population of the city.
Belarus 3 December, the Day of Persons with Disabilities. On this day in the capital held diverse events and activities. The Youth Theatre will host a cultural program for young people with disabilities, "Open Heart Youth Theatre" in DC "MAZ" - a charity concert of Belarusian pop stars, "We are together" in "Chizhovka Arena" - City events "good heart". In the central clinics Minsk administrations organize meetings with disabled people for medical care.
