In Zagreb, October 21-22, 2024, organized by Union of Croatian Associations of Persons with Disabilities – SOIH The 29th Croatian Symposium of Persons with Disabilities with International Activities was held. The event was graced with the presence of the Minister of Labor, Pension System, Family and Social Policy, Marin Piletić.
Our Association was represented at the symposium by President Nevenka Fuchs and Vice President Dražen Novačić.
One of the key topics was the implementation of the social service of personal assistance, which our Association is also providing. At the round table, Advisor to the Minister Zvjezdana Bogdanović and President of SOIH Marica Mirić answered questions from participants and provided guidelines for the further work of associations that support persons with disabilities.
In addition, the symposium also addressed other important topics such as:
Sustainable financing of associations
Acquiring qualifications through a voucher system
Job protection
Encouraging employment of people with disabilities
This symposium once again demonstrated the importance of cooperation and exchange of experiences among associations and provided guidelines for a better position of persons with disabilities in society.
