Events for the Day of Disabled People started in all regions of Kazakhstan

Dozens of events are held in the regions of the republic dedicated to the Day of Disabled People, which is annually celebrated on the second Sunday of October. Until the middle of this month, for persons with special needs, actions will be organized to improve their health, living conditions and etcetera.

For this, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population of the Republic of Kazakhstan has developed a special Action Plan, which, according to Deputy Minister YerlanAukenov, includes festive and solemn events, the provision of charitable assistance and other actions.

All events are held with the obligatory observance of social distance and quarantine security measures. For example, in medical and social institutions and in outpatient clinics there are “open days” for persons with disabilities online. If necessary, the examination is carried out at home.

Also, local executive bodies will conduct a survey of the living conditions of families where people with disabilities live, they will be provided with the necessary assistance in solving social issues.

In addition, within the framework of charitable actions, it is planned to visit seriously ill persons with disabilities, they will be given food baskets. Also, charitable assistance will be provided to families caring for persons with disabilities.

The Vice Minister noted that work to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities is carried out in a comprehensive manner within the framework of the National Plan to ensure the rights and improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan until 2025. For example, amendments have been developed to the current legislation (in 24 legislative acts and 3 codes) in order to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities.

Particular attention is paid to the issues of involving citizens of this category in active employment. Currently, people with disabilities are being trained in demanded specialties for their further employment. For example, 120 people with special needs are trained in IT specialties. People with disabilities who are in business or have start-up projects will be provided assistance with the aim of acceleration, scaling, business mentoring, training, and assistance in entering new markets.

In addition, in November this year, the development of the Atlas of professions for persons with disabilities is being completed. This will allow employers, employment centers and private HR-agencies, depending on the type of restriction, to select suitable vacancies, automate the selection of vacancies through the Electronic Labor Exchange.