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| About us : Center for Independent Living |
 As part of our core mission, Unison strongly encourages people with disabilities to live as full and as independent a life as possible. Many barriers to independent living exist in Armenia and little information is available for people seeking assistance. To address these issues, in 2006, Unison opened the first Center for Independent Living in Armenia for people with disabilities. The center consists of two departments: The Information Department and the Independent Living Skills Department. The Information Department provides useful information concerning people with disabilities, including: Contact information for relevant State and Local Government agencies Contact information for relevant medico-social expert commissions Contact information for medical and rehabilitation institutions with options available for free medical treatment within the framework of the “state order” Contact information for organizations providing assistive equipment (wheelchairs, hearing-aids, etc.) Opportunities for education and training Opportunities for inclusion in cultural and sports activities Contact information for non-governmental organizations working with the areas of disability and human rights The Independent Living Skills Department addresses the following issues:
The services of this Department include peer-to-peer support and publication of instructional booklets on the above topics. |
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