Inclusive approach in the creation, implementation and assessment of the

public policies in the City of Zagreb

City of Zagreb, City Office for Social Protection and Personswith Disabilities

dr. sc. Jelena Pavičić Vukičević - Deputy MayorRomana Galić, univ. spec. act. soc. - Head of Office

Zagreb Strategy for Equalisation ofOpportunities of Persons with Disabilities

Effective since 2003.

The aim of the Strategy

to ensure full integration and to facilitate equal participationin political, public and cultural life; in the process ofeducation; in employment, health and rehabilitation; insocial protection; in legal protection and protection againstviolence and more.

Based on:

National Strategy for Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

UN - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

European Disability Strategy 2010-2020 (EU - LEX).

and scientific achievements relevants to people withdisabilities

Areas of activity

Family and community life

Education

Health Care

Social protection

Housing, mobility and accessibility

Vocational rehabilitation, employment and work

Legal protection and protection against violence and abuse

Information, communication and awareness raising

Participation in cultural life

Participation in political and public life

Research, development and international cooperation;

Recreation, Leisure and Sports

Civil Society

Inclusiveness as a guiding idea

the process of creation, implementation and annual evaluation of the Strategy includes the participation of many stakeholders: people with disabilities and civil society associations, research and academic community, politicians and policy makers

The City of Zagreb focuses on improving accessibility in all areas of life

social model of disability and an integrated approach

user experience and perspective in the center

Ensuring assistance of various experts in kindergartens, primary and secondary schools

Ensuring scholarships for pupils and students with disabilities

Ensuring employment of persons with disabilities through various mechanisms

Ensuring the conditions for preserving and improving the health of citizens with

disabilities

Ensuring social services in the community and alternative forms of accommodation

Adjusted public transport

A specially organized transport

Accessible Zagreb Service

Hackathon Accessible Zagreb

Hackathon – Accessible Zagreb

Hackathon – Accessible Zagreb

Hackathon – Accessible Zagreb

Thank you for your attention.