Informação: Regional Government finances purchase of equipment and new technologies for people with special needs
The Regional Secretary for the Sea, Science and Technology stated in Madalena, Pico Island, that the Government of the Azores wants "to ensure all citizens a common basis for access to information and knowledge," while not regarding disability as a fatality that cannot be overcome. Fausto Brito e Abreu spoke during a visit to the Occupational Activity Centre for People with Disabilities of "Santa ... Mais >>

Informação: Governo dos Açores investe 2,4 ME em respostas para a população idosa da Maia, em S. Miguel
A Secretária Regional da Solidariedade Social revelou hoje que os investimentos em curso dirigidos à população idosa da freguesia da Maia, no concelho da Ribeira Grande, totalizam um investimento público de cerca de 2,4 milhões de euros. “O Governo dos Açores identificou um conjunto de necessidades nesta zona, designadamente com vista à melhoria do... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government updates reimbursement scheme for users in the provision of home support services
The ordinance establishing the new rules on the reimbursement of users who benefit from home support services provided by the "Santa Casa da Misericórdia" and Private Social Solidarity Institutions was published today in the Official Journal. The amendments now introduced aim to promote the expansion of services to the people who need, overcoming some economic constraints insofar as beneficia... Mais >>

Informação: Coverage of facilities for children reaches over 90%, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity revealed today that coverage rates of all services provided through agreements with hundreds of Private Social Solidarity Institutions and "Santas Casa da Misericórdia" "have reached and even surpassed 90% in the Region." Speaking at the Legislative Assembly during the presentation of the Report on the Analysis and Evaluation of Regional Child Prot... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government's investments safeguard rights of all children, says Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity said today that the Regional Government "has sought, within the reach of its resources, to protect a number of critical areas of public investment, particularly those targeted to the most vulnerable groups." Speaking at the opening of the Conference "Challenges for Preventing Child Poverty," Andreia Cardoso stressed that the Government works on a daily ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to create Regional Commissioner's Office for Childhood
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity reiterated in Lagoa the announcement made today at the presentation of the press release from the Council of the Government, stressing that the Government is preparing legislation to create the Regional Commissioner's Office for Childhood. Andreia Cardoso spoke at the closing session of the Regional Meeting of the Regional Commissions for the Protection... Mais >>

Informação: Prémios “Eu Aposto no Meu Futuro” destacam mérito escolar de crianças e jovens institucionalizados
A Secretária Regional da Solidariedade Social destacou hoje, em Angra do Heroísmo, na cerimónia de entrega dos prémios 'Eu Aposto no Meu Futuro', a importância da estabilidade educacional para todas as crianças e jovens. “Experiências educativas positivas aumentam os níveis de bem-estar destas crianças e jovens, contribuem para o sucesso das s... Mais >>

Informação: "I Believe in My Future" awards highlight school merit of institutionalised children and young people
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity spoke at the delivery ceremony of "I Believe in My Future" awards, held in Angra do Heroísmo, stressing the importance of educational stability for all children and young people. "Positive educational experiences increase well-being levels of these children and young people, contribute to the success of their transition to adulthood and improve ... Mais >>

Informação: Regional and National Governments share interpretation of contributory regime for agriculture, ensures Andreia Cardoso
The Regional Secretary for Social Solidarity assured today that the National Government "shares the same interpretation as the Region with regard to the contributory scheme for agricultural and is committed to finding a solution in the short-term." Andreia Cardoso spoke to journalists at the end of a meeting with the Minister of Labour, Solidarity and Social Security. The government official ment... Mais >>

Informação: Legislation stipulating default value and discounts on nanny service fees published today
The ordinance no. 5/2016, which extends to nanny services the discounts applicable on the monthly fees for daycare and kindergartens covered by cooperation agreements with the Social Security, was published today in the Official Journal. Similarly to the measure in force for daycare and kindergartens, the legal document determines that families who have two children at the care of a nanny will be... Mais >>