Disability services

We support the independence and initiative of people with disabilities and the opportunities that people with disabilities have for living personal daily lives as equal members of society.

Disability Services customer service

We give you advice in situations where your disability or illness causes difficulties, such as living and moving around.

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Disability Services Units

Contact information for Disability Services Units.

SAS Operational Model in Disability Services

SAS is an acronym for “Strategise, Assess, and Suggest”. The multidisciplinary SAS team aids in the planning and evaluation of services but does not make service decisions.

Turvaposti Secure Email System

For sending messages or attachments containing personal data to the Wellbeing Services County, please use the Turvaposti secure email system.

Disability Services Newsletter

Our bi-monthly newsletter brings you the latest updates and information on Disability Services. Subscribe to our newsletter here!

Housing support services

Home modifications

We reimburse our clients for the necessary modifications to their homes, if that is required for the client to be able to live independently at home.

Supported housing

We support independent living with various social welfare services, such as support visits by the housing instructor.

24-hour service housing

We offer 24-hour service housing for people in need of round-the-clock assistance.

Home equipment, devices and machines

We compensate for necessary household appliances and devices that make daily life easier.

Family care

We offer round-the-clock care provided in the home of a trained family care provider.

Short-term care

We offer you short-term round-the-clock care in a housing unit or in your own home.

Personal assistance

Personal assistance

We provide necessary personal assistance.

Services that support mobility

Mobility instruction for persons with disabilities

We support persons with visual impairment in moving independently and safely.

Transport service

We reimburse rides that support mobility.

Support for informal care

Support for informal care

Support for informal care consists of a fee for the family carer as well as support services.

Daytime activities and employment

Daytime activities

We provide meaningful group activities at activity centres.

Work activities and activities supporting employment

We offer work activities and support familiarisation with working life.

Work coaching

We organise work activities at ordinary workplaces, for which incentive pay is paid.

Activities supporting employment for disabled people

Employment-supporting activity is paid work that takes place at a regular workplace, where a job coach from the Disability Services provides orientation and support.

Work activities

We support obtaining work life experience and development of work life skills. (Social Welfare Act, section 27 d and e)

Children and young people with disabilities

Communication instruction

We teach sign language and means of communication that support or compensate for speech, and we also provide guidance in using assistive equipment.

Early childhood education

We provide early childhood education for children with disabilities, taking into account their special needs.

Morning and afternoon care for schoolchildren and students

We offer morning and afternoon care for schoolchildren and students with intellectual disabilities and severe autism.

Holiday care for schoolchildren and students

We offer holiday care for people with intellectual disabilities and severe autism.

Other services

Support person

The support person acts as a friend and companion and supports social relationships, among others.

Professional support

We support self-reliance, professional independence and participation in society with the help of a professional support person.

Financial assistance

We support the purchasing of everyday equipment and assist with additional food and clothing expenses.

Car procurement subsidy

We provide financial assistance for the purchase of a car to perform day-to-day activities.

Rehabilitation for people with intellectual disabilities

We assess the need for a rehabilitation plan and physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech therapy.

Notification of concern

If you are concerned about the life management of your family member, friend, client or someone else you encounter, please submit a notification of concern.