The Case of Lebanon

The institution examined in Lebanon was a private, non-profit centre for persons with cognitive, sensory and physical disabilities in addition to those with learning difficulties, provided that they could respond to rehabilitation. The centre had a day-care section and a residential one; the research team examined only the latter. The residential section hosted 165 persons with disabilities, aiming to rehabilitate and integrate them into society as independent citizens. The institution accepted people between the ages of two and a half and 35 years. The institution supported both Lebanese and non-Lebanese nationals, including from the State of Palestine and Syria, though all those currently living within the residential section were Lebanese.

The Ministry of Social Affairs covered 70 per cent of tuition fees, and the institution covered the remaining 30 per cent. Families did not bear any expenses except those pertaining to transportation. Non-Lebanese paid a minimal amount of money, around $100 per year, with the rest covered by the institution.