In order to strengthen the guarantees of human rights, including the rights of persons with disabilities, a presidential decree “On additional measures to improve the system of support for persons with disabilities” was adopted, which provides for:
Provision of needy persons with disabilities with medical products and technical means of rehabilitation
Needy persons with disabilities will be provided with modern prosthetic and orthopedic products, as well as modernizing the equipment of institutions for the rehabilitation of persons with disabilities.
According to the Development Strategy of New Uzbekistan for 2022-2026, it is planned to increase the level of provision with these products and means of rehabilitation free of charge to 60%.
The relevant departments were also instructed to provide persons with group I disabilities with hip prostheses, lower leg prostheses and leg orthopedic devices free of charge.
At the same time, from September 1, the request for a medical opinion will be canceled when providing persons with disabilities with prosthetic and orthopedic products and technical means of rehabilitation.
Benefits for persons with disabilities and citizens caring for them
Persons with disabilities of groups I and II, children with disabilities, as well as one person who takes care of them (accompanying on the road) is granted a benefit for extraordinary use of services provided with the personal presence of citizens in state institutions and organizations, including public service centers, healthcare institutions, education and culture, as well as for extraordinary reception by the heads of state bodies.
From May 1, in order to care for a child with a disability who is being treated in a medical institution, his father or mother or another family member who directly cares for the child, conditions will be created for being with a child with a disability, in particular:
• a certificate of incapacity for work will be issued;
• free meals will be provided during the period of treatment in state hospitals.
Creating conditions for persons with disabilities in the educational process
