The project enables the exchange of experiences and communication between institutions from both sides of the border and joint use of capacity for treating children with physical disabilities. A web portal and study will analyze and map the potential and possibilities for institutions of various forms that work on the rehabilitation of children with physical disabilities and will create a joint information system. This will enable the transfer of best practices, access to the newest therapeutic methods and approaches in the educational process and institutional contacts for cross-border activities. As a result of this increased awareness, it is expected that initiatives for the establishment and practical application of various types of methods and techniques for rehabilitation, not currently present in the cross-border region, will be developed. Including this vulnerable group in schools contributes to their social inclusion.

The second coordinating meeting was attended by Mr. Denix Zhernovski – Project Manager, Ms. Dragica Zdraveva – Manager of the Center for Development of the East Planning Region, Mr. Aleksandar Nikolov – Project Coordinator from Macedonia, and Mr. Ivan Botushev – Project Coordinator from Bulgaria. The following topics were discussed:

1. Progress of the project

Discussion of the tenders already executed and those  to be implemented in the future. 

2. Defining the date for holding the first training in Macedonia

A decision was taken to hold the first training in Macedonia in the month of March and to inform directors to nominate individuals to participate in the training. 

3. Change of accountant

The Municipality of Goce Delchev will prepare documents for changing the accountant, due to the over-commitment of the previous accountant.

4. Harmonizing activities related to the preparation and printing of the “Study of Existing Capacities for Rehabilitation and Care of Persons with Special Needs”