Jordan pioneers transformative shift in disability care system
AMMAN, Jordan (MNTV) – Jordan has implemented a groundbreaking national transformation in its approach to disability care, moving decisively from institutional residential care to community-based inclusive services.
This strategic shift, rooted in the Kingdom’s commitment to disability rights and international conventions, represents a comprehensive reimagining of social support systems, reported the Jordan News Agency.
The country’s progressive reforms include the launch of the National Strategy for Shelter Alternatives, establishing three primary care models: group homes, alternative families, and family reintegration programs.
These pioneering developments were highlighted during the Third Global Disability Summit (GDS-2025) in Berlin, where Jordan’s approach served as a model for disability rights advancement.
Minister of Social Development Wafa Bani Mustafa joined the conversation and confirmed that current policies emphasize strong collaboration with civil society organizations to create accessible living spaces and community integration opportunities.
This initiative significantly expands integrated day centers and early intervention facilities while providing robust training and rehabilitation services.
Key to this transformation is Jordan’s Shelter Alternatives Regulation No. 62 of 2021, which introduces financial support for families caring for persons with disabilities and creates an inclusive daycare system.
The system encompasses early intervention programs, rehabilitation services, family counseling, and peer support networks – marking a substantial advancement toward establishing a care economy.
Jordan’s ten-year transition plan, mandated by Article 27 of the Law on Persons with Disabilities, systematically replaces residential care with inclusive daytime services.
The government has implemented strict measures to ensure this transition, including prohibitions on new shelter permits or capacity expansions for existing facilities.
The Kingdom’s ratification of the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2008 laid the foundation for these reforms.
The two-day summit, co-hosted by the German and Jordanian governments along with the International Disability Alliance, showcased Jordan’s leadership in creating inclusive social systems.
This comprehensive overhaul of Jordan’s disability care framework demonstrates the nation’s commitment to building a more equitable society while setting new standards for disability rights implementation in the region.
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