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The National Coordinating Entity of the Support Model for Independent Living (MAVI), in a process of building a closer relationship with the implemented CAVI, began the first working meetings, where in addition to a space for the presentation of each entity, a collaborative environment was promoted for the sharing of experiences, challenges and good practices, taking into account the consolidation of MAVI as an instrument of autonomy and independence, when oriented to the people who can best enjoy the support in personal assistance.

On the day February 25th was held the 1st Meeting of CAVI in the territories - of the Northern Region, at the António de Almeida Engineer Foundation, Porto, with the presence of the District Social Security Centres of Braga, Bragança, Porto, Viana do Castelo and Vila Real and the CAVI of that region: AFUA, APPACDM do Porto, Associação Portuguesa de Neuromusculares, Associação CVI – Norte, ACAPO – Norte, Associação AVI, Pais em Rede – Associação, ADVDB – Póvoa do Lanhoso, CERCIMAC, Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Viana do Castelo, Associação de Paralisia Cerebral de Vila Real e Coopcuidar.

The President of the Board of Directors of the INR, I.P. opened this event, welcoming everyone and thanking each of the entities for their presence and participation.

The elements of the Multidisciplinary Team, Fernanda Sousa and Irene Martins, presented the information by district, in order to stimulate reflection among all participants. New monitoring indicators were presented and CAVIs were consulted on a proposal for technical guidance.

The closing of this Meeting was held by Inês Amaro, Director of the Department of Social Development of ISS, I.P.