Financial assistance for persons with disabilities
View connections →We can grant you financial assistance in accordance with the appropriations reserved for the service.
Published by: Western Uusimaa Wellbeing Services County · Regional organisation
Description language: English
Coverage: Selected municipalities, regions or wellbeing services counties
About this service
Description
We can grant you financial assistance in accordance with the appropriations reserved for the service. The assistance covers special costs resulting from your disability or illness. The assistance is intended to cover costs related to your need to purchase different equipment and technical solutions as support. ‘Equipment’ refers to a vast array of different equipment, devices and machines necessary to maintain daily functions, move, communicate and participate in leisure activities. ‘Technical solutions’ refer to solutions created through technical developments with the aim to enhance inclusion and independent life of persons with disabilities. Assistance is granted for devices and solutions, such as • communication tools, • household appliances necessary due to functional limitations, • recreational and leisure-time equipment and devices, • safety equipment and devices, and all associated technical solutions. Assistance is not granted for • regular household equipment or technical solutions available in most households • medical rehabilitation equipment.
Conditions
The reimbursement paid out to a person with a disability is half of the reasonable cost of the equipment, machines or devices. Equipment and solutions need to be necessary to carry out daily functions, move, communicate or participate in leisure activities. Assistance is granted in accordance with the appropriations available.
Where and how to get help
Disability services: customer service and social work in Lohja, Inkoo, Karkkila, Siuntio ja Vihti · Visit in person
We give you advice in situations where your disability or illness causes difficulties, such as living and moving around.
Description: English · Service languages: Swedish, Finnish
Visit address: Tehtaankatu 26 08100
Phone: 358 291512425 · Charged