The Ministry of Labor and Welfare of the Republic of Armenia invites allied health professionals including occupational therapists, speech therapists, special education teachers, kinesiologists, social educators, teachers for persons with visual impairments, art therapists, teachers for persons with hearing impairments, and other allied health specialists—to participate in the training course entitled “Capacity Development for Social and Rehabilitation Service Professionals through the Application of the WHO ICF Methodology and Independent Living Principles.”

The training aims to strengthen the capacities of professionals working in social and rehabilitation service organizations to apply independent living principles in their daily professional practice, conduct person-centered assessments, and develop individualized support plans.

The course is designed to enhance the knowledge and practical skills of social and rehabilitation service professionals in applying the World Health Organization’s International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (WHO ICF) methodology and independent living principles. It will promote effective person-centered assessment, individualized support planning, professional interventions, and multidisciplinary collaboration.

The training will follow a unified five-day curriculum, bringing together professionals from different disciplines working in social and rehabilitation services. Based on a multidisciplinary approach, the program will familiarize participants with assessment, intervention, and support tools used across various professional fields.

By the end of the training, participants will:

1. Understand the principles of independent living and how to apply in professional practice.
2. Be able to apply the WHO ICF methodology to assess functioning, participation, and environmental factors.
3. Develop skills in person-centered assessment, individualized support planning, and formulating SMART goals.
4. Become familiar with assessment and intervention tools used across different professional disciplines.
5. Strengthen their multidisciplinary collaboration skills to promote greater independence and community participation for persons receiving services.

The Ministry of Labor organizes the training and Welfare of the Republic of Armenia within the framework of the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) OSIRIS project.

The training sessions will commence on November 2, 2026.

Interested professionals may register by completing the application form.

The registration deadline is October 28, 2026.