(ANSA) - ROME, MARCH 23 - "In these days, also yesterday, I am in contact with Commissioner Figliuolo and to facilitate vaccination priority for people with disabilities, I urged INPS to send the updated lists of people as soon as possible to the Commissioner. sharing with the connotation of gravity so that they had priority ".
The Minister for Disability ErikaStefani said this during the hearing in the Labor Committee of the Senate also announcing that within the year the first 'Disability Card' will be distributed, a European identification document that contains information relating to the condition of disability of the citizen and which is same time valid for obtaining concessions and for the purchase of goods and services.
"After having talked with Prof. Tridico, president of INPS, who will be the implementing body, I can announce that - he explained - already this year the first cards will be printed and distributed, and at the same time the first agreements will be stipulated. , we will be among the first major countries in Europe to implement such an important 'lighthouse measure' ".
The minister recalled that in the decree law Sostegni were protected fragile workers: until 30 June 2021 for public and private employees, the equalization of the period of absence from work to hospitalization is foreseen and that a fund of 100 million euros has been established. for disabilities.
Finally, Stefani hoped that the critical issues on the text of the law for the institutionalization of the caregiver figure be overcome.
"I believe that it is important that the Government give the maximum support to the Parliament in the elaboration of a text that is shared as much as possible and responds to the real needs of the interested party".
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