This project is part of EU’s efforts to assist Georgia in its response to COVID-19 pandemic. The project aims to respond to challenges posed by COVID-19 pandemic and protect rights of the most vulnerable groups. The project works with people with disabilities living in Adjara, Guria, Imereti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti and Shida Kartli and offers individualised support and vital services they need during the pandemic.

Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) created within the frameworks of the project work are quick to respond to the requests of people with disabilities through the project hotline numbers, and provide support which ranges from individual support services to accessible transportation service, home visits and consultation of Occupational Therapist and Physical Therapist, home visits and assistance in mobility, etc.

The project also develops an online disability information resource where persons with disabilities can access most important updates and practical advice regarding COVID-19 and disability. Various text and multimedia materials are prepared including on self-care, independent living practical tips, prevention of pressure sores, etc.

To provide individualised support to people with disabilities in Ajara, Guria, Imereti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti and Shida Kartli and provide access to disability-specific information to overcome barriers caused by COVID-19.

- 5 Mobile Outreach Team (MOT) services created in Adjara, Guria, Imereti, Samegrelo-Zemo Svaneti and Shida Kartli regions.
- A range of individual support services delivered to persons with disabilities in project regions as per their immediate needs.
- Text and multimedia information materials prepared and compiled on COVID-19 and disability in Georgian language regarding self-care, independent living, prevention of pressure sores, etc.
- Online disability resource page is set up, offering informational materials on disability and COVID-19 to users with disabilities, community members and other actors.