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Regulation national multidisciplinary team to support MAVI

Updated : 09/04/2024

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It was published today (09/04) the Order No 3819/2024, which lays down the terms of organisation and operation of the national multidisciplinary support team for the Support Model for Independent Living, in accordance with Article 31 of Ministerial Implementing Order No 415/2023 of 7 December 2023, as amended.

The team consists of five members designated by the governing boards of the INR, I.P. and the ISS.P., and the governing board of the INR, I.P. is responsible for designating the coordinating member of the team.

The team shall be responsible for:

  • Draw up the relevant technical report, whenever it appears necessary for personal assistance to be made available in a greater number of support hours, as provided for in Article 7(3) of Ministerial Implementing Order No 415/2023 of 7 December 2023, as amended;
  • authorise the maximum number of persons supported to be higher than that defined in Article 25(4) of Ministerial Implementing Order No 415/2023 of 7 December 2023, as amended;
  • Monitor and evaluate the composition of the technical team;
  • Promote all the necessary steps for the implementation, development and execution of MAVI;
  • Drawing up and proposing a draft contract of employment or provision of services;
  • support all entities expressing an interest in providing the personal helpdesk for persons with disabilities;
  • Collect and make available all relevant information for the development and effective monitoring of MAVI;
  • Draw up the annual assessment provided for in Article 32 of Ministerial Implementing Order No 415/2023 of 7 December 2023, as amended.

The team is also responsible for:

  • support the coordinating body;
  • Exercise other powers that may be assigned by the coordinating entity.

This regulation enters into force on the day following its approval pursuant to Article 31 of Ministerial Implementing Order No 415/2023 of 7 December 2023.