Rytmus
Summary
The mission of Rytmus is to make it possible for people with disabilities to pursue active participation in society, in employment, at school and in their local community.
The civic association Rytmus was set up in 1994. It provides social services in Prague and in the Karlovy Vary region and educational services throughout the Czech Republic.
The main service objectives are:
► Provide service users the necessary degree of support, based on an individual approach that is guaranteed by our use of person-centred planning methods.
► Support service users in independent decision-making.
► Place emphasis on the quality of the services provided.
► Systematically integrate voluntary advisors of Rytmus into the organisation’s activities.
Target
People with disabilities that pursue active participation in society.
Activities
Rytmus provides three types of social services: social rehabilitation using the methods of supported employment and transition programmes, personal assistance and support for independent living.
Educational and awareness-raising activities are carried out by the Rytmus Inclusion Support Centre.
The main activities include:
► Provide pedagogical assistance in the classroom by special education teachers.
► Organisation of training courses for teachers and teacher assistants.
► Organisation of courses for citizens with disabilities designed to support their independence.
► Guidance related to the selection of a school.
► Advice parents of children with disabilities in dealing with authorities and schools.
► Publication and awareness-raising activities in support of inclusion
