Organisations report support that stops and starts
Interviewed organisations described dependence on short projects, with services ending when funding ran out. Staffing shortages and licensing requirements also constrained provision. Participants included the Association of Youth with Disabilities of Montenegro and the national self-advocacy association of people with intellectual disabilities. [2]
Personal assistance remained difficult to obtain
The report identified limited availability of personal assistance and an unmet need among people with intellectual, combined or severe disabilities. Organisations also raised gaps in accessible transport, sign-language interpretation and housing support. These gaps affected everyday activities and the ability to choose how and where to live. [2]
Priorities were selected for practical testing
Eighteen organisations and providers helped rank missing services. Psychological counselling, door-to-door transport and sighted assistance emerged as priorities for costing. The wider UN programme planned pilots and cooperation with disability organisations and municipalities. The findings were intended to guide support that people could use in their own communities. [2][3]