The Republic of Kazakhstan is taking various legislative measures to protect the rights of citizens with disabilities and ensure their integration into social, economic and cultural life. Habilitation and rehabilitation are important mechanisms for improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and increasing their activity in society. The effectiveness of these processes largely depends on the quality of individual plans based on the individual needs and capabilities of each person.

Habilitation is a set of measures aimed at improving the quality of life of a person with a disability. It is aimed at the development of a person's primary capabilities, social adaptation and integration into society.

Rehabilitation is a set of measures aimed at improving the health of a person with a disability, restoring their functional capabilities, and increasing their ability to provide for themselves in a social sense.

Both are aimed at improving the self-esteem of a person with a disability, active participation in public life, personal development and creating a fair situation in the social protection system.

For people with disabilities in Kazakhstan There are several main directions for the implementation of individual plans for habilitation and rehabilitation:

Medical rehabilitation - this section includes measures that allow to improve the health of a person, restore functional abilities and control his health as much as possible. Rehabilitation centers and medical institutions in Kazakhstan provide special medical assistance, physical therapy, and psychological support to citizens with disabilities.

Social rehabilitation is aimed at finding a person's place in society and developing social relationships. This creates opportunities for people with disabilities to get a job, get an education, and participate in social activities. Social services, special education programs and employment services are the main elements of this direction.

Education and professional training of people with disabilities helps them enter the labor market and live a full life in society. Currently, in Kazakhstan, special educational institutions and professional training programs are available for people with disabilities. In addition, government grants and programs for disabilities are also offered.

The self-esteem and psychological state of people with disabilities is important. Psychological counseling and emotional support play a major role in their socialization and personal development. In Kazakhstan, there are special centers for providing psychological services to people with disabilities.

Information about the rights and opportunities of people with disabilities makes it possible to protect their legal rights. At the legislative level in Kazakhstan, various normative acts have been adopted to ensure the rights of people with disabilities. In this direction, individual plans include legal advice, preparation of documents and provision of legal services.

An individual plan is developed for each person with a disability according to their special needs and capabilities. The structure of the plan will be as follows:

Diagnosis and assessment: before creating a personal plan, the health condition, psychological state, social needs and abilities of the person will be assessed. At this stage, the participation of various specialists (doctors, psychologists, social workers) is important. They are aimed at improving the quality of a person's life, restoring his health and adapting to society. Objectives should be specific, measurable and time-bound.

Determining measures and resources: resources and measures necessary for the implementation of the plan are determined. This includes medical, social, educational and legal assistance measures. If necessary, special equipment or assistive technology will also be considered.

Results and monitoring: the implementation of the individual plan is regularly monitored. Periods for evaluating results and making necessary adjustments are defined. Monitoring the progress and changes of people with disabilities, the plan regulates.

The main goal of implementing habilitation and rehabilitation programs for people with disabilities in the Republic of Kazakhstan is to contribute to their full adaptation to society, improvement of health and quality of life. Proper implementation of personal plans leads to positive changes in various spheres of human life and helps to be accepted as equal citizens in society. It is very important to work together as state bodies, social institutions and society for effective implementation of work in this direction.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/enbek-kyzylorda/press/news/details/965978?lang=kk