A cooperation agreement was signed on Sunday to accelerate the transition from institutional care to inclusive community-based services for persons with disabilities in Jordan.
HH Prince Mired bin Raad, chief chamberlain and president of the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, signed the agreement with Social Development Minister Wafa Bani Mustafa, in a move aimed at strengthening independent living for persons with disabilities.
The agreement focuses on supporting task forces that convert residential care centers into inclusive day centers and provide personal assistant services for persons with disabilities, in accordance with Jordan’s Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law No. 20 of 2017.
Under the terms of the memorandum, the HCD will provide financial support to cover the costs of personal assistant services based on specific regulatory criteria. The partnership also includes technical cooperation, exchange of expertise and biannual evaluations to ensure the efficiency of the transition process.
During the signing ceremony, Prince Mired praised the Ministry of Social Development as a strategic partner, noting that the collaboration serves as a model for integrated institutional work. He emphasized that shifting toward inclusive day services aligns with international best practices and national legislation.
Minister Bani Mustafa said the agreement strengthens the institutional partnership with the HCD and expands the reach of personal assistant services, allowing persons with disabilities to access high-quality support that facilitates their participation in the community.
