A car for a disabled person. PFRON is coming to an end

People with disabilities who travel in a wheelchair have the last chance to benefit from the PFRON programme “Self-Activity – Mobility!” and get backing to buy a car tailored to their needs. The second circular of applications runs until 31 August this year, and papers can only be submitted electronically by the Support Service strategy (SOW). This is an crucial step towards expanding the independence, social and professional activity of people with disabilities.

Objective and scope of the programme

The "Self-Employment – Activeness – Mobility" programme was designed to support people with disabilities, allowing them to become more mobility and participate in social life. The backing shall cover part of the acquisition costs of a passenger car which will be technically adapted to the individual needs of the driver or passenger with disabilities. This adjustment allows you to decision safely and comfortably without having to decision from a wheelchair. As part of the program, you can get support both for buying a fresh and utilized car.

Conditions for applying for funding

In order to apply for funding, the applicant must fulfil respective key conditions:

1. Need to decision in a wheelchair – The applicant must have a valid disability ruling which confirms the request for permanent or long-term care or assistance due to crucial limitations in his/her own existence. This may be, among another things, the decision of the doctor of the Social safety Office of full incapacity for work and for self-existence, the decision to number to a crucial degree of disability, or the position of the individual incapable to work on the farm with the right to a nursing allowance.
2. Obligation not to give the vehicle – The individual receiving the grant shall be obliged to refrain from giving the vehicle for at least 60 months from receiving the support.
3. No placement in nursing facilities – The applicant must not be placed in institutions specified as social assistance houses, nursing and medical establishments, criminal or corrective establishments.

Application procedure

The application for backing can only be submitted through the Support Service (SOW). Applicants shall be able to submit the application themselves or with the assistance of PFRON staff. The key date is the minute erstwhile the application is sent to the SOW, which is considered to be the date of its submission. After a affirmative examination of the application, the applicant shall sign a grant agreement which shall be valid for 15 months but no longer than the end of the programme. The purchased car shall be accounted for by presenting the final invoice and the vehicle receipt protocol.

It is worth noting that people whose applications have been rejected in the first circular or who have not received backing due to the exhaustion of funds have the chance to apply again for support in the second round.

Grant amounts

Maximum amounts of co-financing vary according to the kind of car adjustment:

• Car adapted to driver driving:
  • Up to PLN 150 000 – the grant is 80%,
  • Surplus over PLN 150 000 to PLN 250 000 – 50%,
  • Surplus over PLN 250,000 to PLN 300,000 – 30%,
  • Surplus over 300,000 PLN – 0%.
• Car adapted to travel by a individual with disabilities as a passenger:
  • To the amount of PLN 130 000 – the grant is 85%,
  • Surplus over PLN 130 000 to PLN 200 000 – 50%,
  • Surplus over PLN 200,000 to PLN 230 000 – 30%,
  • Surplus over PLN 230 000 – 0%.

For example, if the applicant decides to buy a car for the driver for PLN 300 000 gross, the amount of the grant will be PLN 185 000. For a car for a passenger of 230 000 PLN, the amount of support will be 154 500 PLN.

Processing of the application

The PFRON undertakes to consider the application submitted within 45 days of the end of the call. The grant agreement signed by the beneficiary after a affirmative examination of the application shall be valid for 15 months from the date of signature.

Summary

Self-reliance – Activity – Mobility! is simply a unique chance for people with disabilities to get support in purchasing a car tailored to their needs. backing is not only real financial assistance, but besides an chance to increase autonomy and social integration. It is worth taking advantage of this option before the second circular of calls is completed, which runs until 31 August.

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