Direct Payments and the Italian Experience by Raffaello Belli
Negative attitude Institutions Mental attitude Families 2
3 Positive changes Independent living philosophy School integration Legal science Social integration Case law
The Constitution Freedoms Equality Solidarity 4
5 Facilities “Indennità di accompagnamento” Municipalities duties Regional authorities It is a legal right It is not a legal right It should be a legal right
Bureaucratic obstacles Few personal assistance 6 People’s solidarity Scarce funding Independent living
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