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Frequently asked questions
Choose one of the two sections below for questions about the center's activities or social welfare services.
About Universal Progress ILC
How do I become a member?
Contact the center to learn about membership and taking part in activities.
How can I get personal assistance services?
Contact the center to discuss your needs. The center can explain service conditions, meetings and agreements.
Can I work part-time at your center?
Ask the center about part-time work opportunities, requirements and training.
Can I volunteer?
Tell the center what activities you would like to join and for how long, and ask about current opportunities.
Can you carry out an accessibility assessment for my organization?
Describe the building or environment you would like assessed and your needs, and discuss arrangements for working together.
We plan to hire a person with a disability. How can your center help?
Get information about workplace accessibility, communication and support, and discuss training and advisory services with the center.
I am looking for work. Can your center help?
Learn how to prepare for a job search, discuss your workplace needs and explore other people's experiences. You can contact the center with further questions.
I have a disability. Can I receive personal assistance through your center?
Discuss the support you need in daily life with the center and ask about available services and conditions.
About the social welfare system
Eligibility conditions and payment amounts may change. Check the conditions that apply to you with official sources and the relevant local agency.
I can no longer work because of an injury. Where can my loss of working capacity be assessed?
Ask your local health service about the procedure for assessing loss of working capacity and the required medical opinions. Ask the relevant insurance and welfare agencies separately about pensions and benefits.
Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (opens in a new window)
Where can I find information about benefits for caring for someone who needs ongoing care?
Ask your soum or khoroo social worker, or welfare agency, about eligibility for care benefits, how to apply, required documents and current payment amounts.
Where can I ask about assistance with buying fuel?
Ask your soum or khoroo social worker about eligibility, how to apply and the information required. You can read the rules on fuel assistance in the regulations below.
Official regulations on assistance and concessions (opens in a new window)
How can I apply for food vouchers?
Ask your soum or khoroo social worker which services apply to your household and where and how to apply. Check the current list of required documents before submitting your information.
What should I check when applying for assistance with prostheses, orthopedic devices and special equipment?
Before buying a device, ask your local welfare agency about eligible types, medical opinions, receipts and application conditions. The official regulations distinguish between purchasing a device and having one made to order.
Official regulations on assistance and concessions (opens in a new window)
How can I receive support with sanatorium costs?
Ask your local welfare agency whether support applies to your circumstances, what medical opinion you need before visiting a sanatorium and which documents to retain. It helps to clarify the service conditions in advance.
Where can I ask about travel costs for treatment or tests outside my local area?
When planning your trip, ask the treatment provider and your local welfare agency about referral letters, routes, expense receipts and whether reimbursement applies.
Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (opens in a new window)
Is there support for children with disabilities attending summer camps?
Ask your local welfare agency what support applies to the camp, length of stay and your child's circumstances. Check the documents and application procedure before paying.
Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (opens in a new window)
Where can I apply for an electronic public transport card?
Ask your local welfare agency and public transport provider where to obtain a card, what information is currently required and whether there is a fee. Do not pay directly using account details or amounts found in an old article.
Official regulations on free public transport travel (opens in a new window)
Can a person with a disability receive tuition support for university or college?
Ask the student services or academic office at the school you plan to attend or currently attend about tuition support, required documents and application deadlines. Confirm how the eligibility conditions apply to your circumstances.