Bureau of disability services
- Service
- 8 municipalities
- Public service
The purpose of disability services and support measures is to further the chances for persons with disabilities to live and function as equal members of society and to prevent and remove disadvantages and obstacles that the disability causes. There is regulation about disability services and support measures in law. Services and support measures in accordance with the Act on Disability Services an ...
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To whom and on what terms
You can contact the burea for disability services when you apply for disabilty services or need guidance and advice in matters related to disability services.
Background information
Persons with disabilities and their family members receive counselling and guidance on health and social services, housing, studies, work, and finances.
The counsellors explain what services are available, how they can be applied for, and what preconditions there are for accessing them. If necessary, they can also provide advice on how to apply for and combine different types of financial support. The counsellors guide people to the providers of each type of service.
Counselling is available, for example, by phone and at service points. The counsellors do not make any service-related decisions.
Act on Disability Services and Assistance