The Empowerment Scheme aim to provide financial assistance to persons with disability enabling them to purchase equipment and which would also allow them to lead a more independent life within their own home and locality. The Scheme is run by an independent Board which includes a number of professionals, who meet once a month to assess and evaluate all applications received during that period.
Review from a Board specifically appointed by Aġenzija Sapport according to the individual needs. The Empowerment Scheme offers subsidy of the total cost of the equipment (excl. VAT). The Scheme also offers subsidy on individualised transport services to persons with disability who would need to go to work, to a post-secondary education institution, or attend sports training whereby the applicant is enrolled under a registered Sports Club/Organisation. Such subsidy is given to persons with disability who are not able to make use of the Public Transport.
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Required documentation
- Those who would apply for a particular equipment need to present a report filled in by a professional, such as Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, or Audiologist, in case of application for hearing aids. This would need to be presented to the Board together with an application and quotation/s.
- When the Approval Letter issued by the Empowerment Board is received, one must send a copy of the original fiscal receipt together with a copy of the letter to Aġenzija Sapport, in order to issue payment.
Timeline
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