General Information

Association for promoting inclusion (API) activities are based on the philosophy of inclusion according to which people with intellectual disabilities have the right to be equal and active members of the society. All people, regardless of their support needs, should have the same possibilities of active participation and access to the same resources available to all people living in the community. API encourages and supports the deinstitutionalization process of people with intellectual disabilities in Croatia and the region and strives to develop community-based supports and services. One of these services is community based supported housing which has been implemented in 6 Croatian cities (Zagreb, Osijek, Slavonski Brod, Bjelovar, Grubišno Polje and Šibenik)in rented apartments or in the apartments owned by the people supported. The support is provided to over 200 persons in all important aspects of his/her life (housing, work, leisure time…) and API encourages people to use resources and services offered in the local community (health care, cultural, recreational, sports and religious activities). Many people with intellectual disabilities are willing and capable to work in the open labor market. Working in the community is an important factor in the social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. API finds jobs for people in the open labor market and provides Job Coaches to support people at their workplace. The supported employment program is active in Zagreb, Bjelovar, Slavonski Brod, Osijek and Šibenik and support is provided for over 100 persons.