Project Progress Report: Availability of Technical Aids is Improving

Project Progress Report: Technical Aids are Becoming More Accessible The State Agency “National Rehabilitation Centre “Vaivari”” continues the European Union Recovery Fund project “Promotion of the Availability of Technical Aids” (ID No. 3.1.2.6.i.0/1/25/I/CFLA/001). The aim of the project is to assist people with functional impairments. People receive more convenient, faster, and accessible support. This helps people to be more independent and reduces the need for long-term care. 2025 Progress: Services Become More Accessible In 2025, much work has been done to ensure services. The results show that more and more people in Latvia are receiving technical aids. Services are becoming more accessible, faster, and more successful. Results Achieved in 2025: - issued 6,184 technical aids, - people with functional impairments issued 2,349 permits to buy technical aids with co-payment, - issued 3,501 permits to buy technical aids using the coupon method, - the total amount acquired in 2025 is 4,622,466 EUR. These figures show that a lot has been done in the project. They also show that the queues for technical aids are gradually getting shorter. People are receiving the necessary support faster. Project Management and Reporting The project team regularly manages the project. This is done in accordance with the regulations. Reports are prepared for supervising institutions. New Website for Technical Aids During this year, work has begun and continues on the new website of the Vaivari Technical Aids Centre. This site will have all important information about: - technical aids, - availability criteria, - the procedure for receiving services. The site is designed to be easy to use for people with functional impairments and other users. The site meets WCAG 2.1 AA level requirements. This means that: - there will be good contrast and easily readable text, - the site can be used with a keyboard, - there will be a clear and logical menu to easily find information. The website will automatically adapt to mobile devices. It will be easy to use on phones and tablets. This means that information will be available to many people. About the Project The project runs from January 1, 2025, to June 30, 2026. During the project, it is planned to issue 10,474 technical aids to people with functional impairments. Total funding is 8,113,526 EUR, of which: - 7,196,909 EUR is European Union Recovery Fund financing, - 916,617 EUR is state budget co-financing (VAT). The project is being implemented in accordance with the Cabinet of Ministers Regulations No. 83 of February 4, 2025. It is part of the ANM 3.1.2.r. reform “Accessibility of Social and Employment Services to Support Minimum Income Reform”. Contact Information Project Manager: Vita Rozenfelde Phone: +371 22488576 Email: vtpc@nrc.lv