Disability Services and Accessibility

Legal Framework

Rights and Protections - 2005 Disability Law comprehensive - Employment quotas enforced - Accessibility requirements - Discrimination prohibited - Reasonable accommodations

MDPH (Maison Départementale des Personnes Handicapées) - Central resource center - Benefit coordination - Equipment provision - Service authorization - Rights information

Accessibility Reality

Physical Accessibility - New buildings compliant - Older buildings challenging - Public transport improving - Regional variations significant - Enforcement increasing

Common Challenges - Historic building exemptions - Metro accessibility limited - Restaurant/shop barriers - Housing adaptations needed - Rural services limited

Support Services

Financial Assistance - AAH (Allocation Adulte Handicapé) - PCH (Prestation de Compensation) - Work integration support - Equipment funding - Transport allowances

Daily Living Support - Personal assistants - Adapted transport services - Home modifications - Assistive technology - Respite care

Education and Employment - School inclusion programs - University accessibility - Workplace adaptations - Supported employment - Skills training

Community Resources

National Organizations - APF France Handicap - UNAPEI (intellectual disabilities) - AVH (visual impairments) - UNISDA (hearing impairments) - AFM-Téléthon

Local Support - Disability sports clubs - Peer support groups - Advocacy organizations - Cultural programs - Social activities