Over 10,000 children and their families in the Sverdlovsk region have been provided with early intervention assistance
In the Sverdlovsk region of Russia, a comprehensive network of services is being developed to support individuals with disabilities and those recovering from injuries, surgeries, or illnesses. This network includes early intervention services for children aged 0 to 3, as well as rehabilitation aids for rent.
The region boasts 52 organizations offering early intervention services, with an additional 43 services available in educational institutions. Nine of these services are operated in organizations subordinate to the Ministry of Social Policy, and another nine are located within state medical organizations.
Andrei Zlokaev, the Minister of Social Policy of the Sverdlovsk region, has emphasized the importance of early intervention, stating that it promotes the physical and psychological development of children, their social adaptation, and enhances parental competence for children requiring special home care.
The main focus of early intervention in the Sverdlovsk region is on comprehensive prevention of childhood disability. Over 10,000 children and their families have received early intervention services since 2019.
To further support individuals in need, a network of points for renting technical aids for rehabilitation has been established. With 64 points and a total rental fund of over 26,000 units, those in need can access necessary equipment for free.
This extensive system is part of a larger, eight-year developing comprehensive rehabilitation and habilitation system for children with disabilities. The system includes medical-social centers, rehabilitation sanatoriums, and specialized educational accommodations, all embedded in an evolving social support framework.
However, challenges persist in the provision of assistive devices and rehabilitation equipment for children with disabilities. In some cases, individuals have had to resort to legal action to secure essential items. The regional focus on veterans has somewhat overshadowed civilians in receiving disability assistance, which might indirectly affect the availability and prioritization of services for children with disabilities.
Despite these challenges, the Sverdlovsk region continues to make strides in providing comprehensive rehabilitation and habilitation services for children with disabilities. For more precise numbers or detailed institutional structures of early intervention services, it may be necessary to consult regional government or health department reports directly.
- The development in the Sverdlovsk region extends beyond rehabilitation for injuries and illnesses, as it also includes mental-health therapies-and-treatments for children and young adults.
- In the quest for overall health-and-wellness, the regional government is working on integrating mental health early intervention programs into their existing network of services for children and families, providing a holistic approach to disability support.
