A question of equality
Uloba, the Norwegian Association of Disabled, the Norwegian Federation of Organisations of Disabled People and the Norwegian Association of the Blind stood together. Eli Knøsen of the Equality and Anti-Discrimination Ombud said: “BPA is not healthcare, it is equality.” Uloba adviser Vibeke Marøy Melstrøm warned against letting administrative details overshadow that purpose. [1]
Support across everyday life
The demand followed Uloba’s January submission calling for a separate BPA law and an integrated model of assistance. The organisation argued that support should follow people at home, at work and while travelling, with access less dependent on the municipality where they live. [2]
One scheme for different needs
In August, the coalition agreed to send a joint memorandum insisting that children and people with cognitive disabilities belong in the same scheme. It opposed dividing applicants between state and municipal systems according to their need for decision-making support. These were reform demands submitted to the committee. [3]