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ANED (Academic Network of European Disability Experts) has just published a report analysing Europe's situation in protecting and guaranteeing the rights of persons with disabilities, with a focus on independent living and inclusion, in 35 states.

According to a common research model, each national study collected data on:

• Current situation and trends in support for children and adults with disabilities, taking into account their life situation;
• Trends in the balance of institutional care expenditure versus community-based support;
• Commitments, targets and approaches;
• relevant projects and initiatives;
• Financial commitments for the transition from institutional response to independent living;
• monitoring and measurement;
• Involvement of persons with disabilities;
• Impact and results.

Consult the report on European countries and Country report for Portugal (in English)