The Case of Jordan

The Jordanian institution was a state-owned centre offering services for persons with severe and multiple disabilities that also operated as a training center for university students studying health-related fields. The institution accepted persons between the ages of 16 and 70, aiming to provide guidance to their families as well, especially those with other members who were elderly, sick or had a disability. 

There were 227 residents living in the institution, divided into groups by their type of disability and age. Almost 70 per cent of the residents were bedridden and needed full-time assistance; the rest were able to move on their own or use wheelchairs. The institution tried to group the residents by age as much as possible. The majority of residents were Jordanian citizens, though the institution had one resident each from Iraq, Lebanon and the State of Palestine.

Monthly fees for each resident were around 850 Jordanian Dinars (US $1,200) but varied according to disability type. Residence costs for Jordanian nationals were entirely covered by the Government.