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ÖZIV Federal Association welcomes package of measures for people with disabilities

Increasing funding for inclusive labor market projects and strengthening the participation of people with disabilities is encouraging

Vienna (OTS) Towards the end of the current legislative period, the government parties introduced a package of measures in parliament which, in addition to increasing the support fund for people with disabilities by 14 million euros for inclusive projects for labor market integration (to a total of 50 million euros), also contains measures that are intended to strengthen participation and on the one hand on the other hand, should bring specific improvements and simplifications for people with disabilities.

The package of measures introduced by the government in Parliament contains a number of points that will have positive effects in the future.“, says Rudolf Kravanja, President of the ÖZIV Federal Association. “The ÖZIV Federal Association welcomes all measures that are suitable for creating a more inclusive labor market.

Also included in the package of measures: the reorganization of committees such as the Federal Advisory Council for the Disabled and the legal anchoring of the Austrian Council for the Disabled and the enablement of the establishment of regional offices by the Advocate for the Disabled. “The ÖZIV Federal Association sees the strengthening of co-determination opportunities as a positive step so that the rights of people with disabilities are given appropriate importance. We are pleased and hope that people with disabilities in the federal states will be able to use the services of the disability advocate more easily in the regional offices in the future.“, said ÖZIV President Rudolf Kravanja. The ÖZIV Federal Association also welcomes the simplifications in the disability pass and the plans to train more sign language interpreters.

About the ÖZIV

The ÖZIV is an association for the disabled that has been active since 1962, and its member organizations are independent associations in the individual federal states. The federal association based in Vienna sees itself as an interest group that also implements inclusive offers in accordance with the UN Convention. The approximately 22,000 members are looked after by state and district organizations, which have different offers depending on regional needs. The ÖZIV Federal Association is committed to an inclusive society with its SUPPORT Coaching, WORK ASSISTANCE and ACCESS offerings. These support services are intended to sustainably improve the living and working conditions of people with disabilities.

Questions & Contact:

ÖZIV Federal Association
Mag. Hansjörg Nagelschmidt
Head of public relations
Tel.: 0699/15 660 109
hansjoerg.nagelschmidt@oeziv.org
http://www.oeziv.org

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