The European Commission has adopted rules to accelerate the transition from institutional care to community services, promoting independent living for people with disabilities by 2030.
The European Commission adopted this Wednesday a set of guidelines to improve the rights of people with disabilities and help promote an independent lifestyle, with integration into communities.
In a statement, the community executive announced the adoption of these standards, which They are the result of practical recommendations made by Member States.
Specifically, the The European Commission adopted guidelines on “the use of European Union funds to accelerate the transition from institutional care to community services and independent living for people with disabilities”.
The aim of these standards is to improve the lives of people with disabilities, “by providing them with the means to choose how, where and with whom they live, and also access to various local support services, as well as equal access to services.” .
The adoption of the guidelines by the community executive is part of the strategy to improve the rights of people with disabilities, which aims to equalize the rights of all citizens by 2030, and is part of the European Pillar of Social Rights.
According to 2022 data, At least 27% of the European Union population over 16 years of age has some type of disability.
Source: Observadora
