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The National Institute for Rehabilitation, I.P. (INR, I.P.), within the framework of the National Strategy for the Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities (ENIPD 2021-2025), invites participation in a set of forums, at national level, to promote discussion on the 50 years of democracy and the path of non-institutionalization policies and measures, based on the platforms of the Social Network and NGOPD.

In view of the celebrations of the European Day of Independent Living on 5 May, the 4th Forum will focus on "What is Independent Living? Prospects for the future?” involving recipients of personal assistance.

The initiative will take place in online format, on May 6, at 2:30 p.m., with registrations available HERE, until May 5th.

Please refer to the programme below:

2:30 p.m. - Opening

State Secretary for Social Action and Inclusion – Clara Marques Mendes

Vice-President of the ISS, IP – Catarina Marcelino

Video transmission – What is independent living for me?

14:40 - Speakers

Alexandre Lucas - CAVI CERCICOA Personal Assistance Recipient

Catarina Vitorino – Recipient of CAVI Personal Assistance from APC Coimbra

Fábio Boticário - Personal Assistance Recipient of CAVI APPACDM of Porto

3.30 p.m. – Closure

Rodrigo Ramos – President of the National Institute for Rehabilitation, IP.

Note: Program subject to last minute changes.

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