Croatia
Husband of Severely Ill Woman from Bjelovar: She Needs 24-Hour Care
The HZZO appellate commission rejected the request for rehabilitation in Lipik, and the family faces financial pressure due to expensive aids and massages.
Croatia
Nearly 97,000 Requests for Inclusive Allowance Await Resolution; Minister Announces Legal Amendments
The Ministry of Social Welfare announces legal amendments early next year, while citizens warn of repeatedly missed deadlines and an alarming situation
Croatia
Renovated HZMO and HZZO Building in Požega Now Inaccessible to Disabled
After the renovation, the only entrance to the building housing the regional offices of the pension and health insurance funds is a high flight of steps, making it impossible for people with disabilities to enter independently.
Croatia
Suzana Rešetar Furious at the System
Mother of a 17-year-old son with disabilities claims the new Regulation on Assessing Needs for Personal Assistance did not introduce the promised individual approach, but everything boiled down to filling out forms administratively.
Croatia
Mother of a Child with Disabilities: Assessment Reduced to Filling Out a Form
Suzana Rešetar, mother of a 17-year-old son with disabilities, faced an assessment that she claims was reduced to administrative form-filling, while concrete help is lacking and the family is at the end of its rope.
Football
Livaja and Perišić Are Their Idols: Ivan and Nikola Bring Home Silver
Croatia
The Big Heart of a Slavonian Association
Croatia
112 Inclusive Screenings
Culture
Fifth ensemble facing possible entry into HNK Zajc
Local
Kožino Shows Its Big Heart: Boccia Club Zadar Receives Strong Community Support
A two-day humanitarian tournament in Kožino raised €3,417.59, which will enable club members-children and people with disabilities-to compete without hindrance.
Croatia
Financial Compensation for Waiting on a Personal Assistant Requires a Separate Application
The Sjena Association warns: financial compensation for the transitional period is not paid automatically; a separate application must be submitted to the Croatian Institute for Social Work.
Croatia
New inclusive allowance payment starts Thursday, some applications still pending
The Croatian Institute for Social Work has announced the next disbursement of cash benefits for Thursday, but a large number of applicants have yet to receive a decision on their right to the inclusive allowance.
Local
Rijeka Removes Barriers: Renovated Ramps from Žabica to Delta
Renovation of pedestrian ramps completed at a dozen locations in the city center, with a wheelchair user playing a key role in planning the works.
Local
One by One, All Day Long: 70 Parking Violations in Four Hours
Police operation 'Safe Step for All' resulted in dozens of fines, while citizens complain about tuk-tuk vehicles blocking sidewalks and disabled parking spaces at Pile.
Croatia
Government Considers Higher Disability Benefits for Peacetime Military Invalids and Civilian Victims of World War II
The Ombudsman for Persons with Disabilities warned that this group has not received disability benefit increases since 2000, and the Government has announced the possible introduction of a new model for determining compensation amounts.
Politics
Fatima seeks help for son with Down syndrome and chronic illnesses
Single mother from Imbriovac trying to resolve housing situation for herself and 39-year-old son Danijel