Reform of the protection system for adults with disabilities

In December 2022, the Romanian government approved the National Strategy on preventing the institutionalisation of adults with disabilities and accelerating the de-institutionalisation process, 2022-2030. The strategy aims to set up the framework to ensure that adults with disabilities are integrated into society.

Implementing this Strategy should reduce the number adults currently in dedicated institutions for people with disabilities from 16,911 in 2020 to 11,500 by June 30, 2026, and further to 10,349 by the end of 2030.

The National Strategy has been adopted and is enforced. 

More information can be found on the ministry webpage here.