Head of the Centre Pater Frano Dušaj informed the representatives of the Committee on the work of the preschool institutions of integration character as well as on the work of ergo-therapy. The Centre hosts a large number of children with special needs and disabilities from Montenegro, who belong to different religions. The children that come have various diagnoses: form psychosomatic issues, crudeand fine motor skills, autismtocerebralparalysis. After many years of work, they obtained good experiences and they achieve good results. With regard to the equipment that is at children’s disposal, they follow global trends and are recognised in the country and the region.   

The Chairperson of the Committee Mr Zoran Jelić pointed out that the funds for education of children with special needs and inclusion of children via personal assistants must be allocated in 2014 Budget. Additionally, funds for education of seniors must be allocated. The Chairperson pointed out that through the Parliament this project must be elevated to a higher level, which must include at least seven big municipalities in Montenegro: Podgorica, Nikšić, Budva, Bar, Herceg Novi, Berane and Bijelo Polje. Cooperation with the mayors and the centres for social work must exist. It is necessary to make a complete system that would be sustainable. It was agreed that a joint meeting of the Committee on Health, Labour and Social Welfare and the Committee on Education, Science, Culture and Sports should be held, and that the Minister of Labour and Social Welfare, the Minister of Education, and the Minister of Health should be invited. Additionally, it was agreed that an episode of the show of the Employment Office called “Move yourself” should be dedicated to this issue.