Interpretation Services for People with Disabilities
The Fonds Soziales Wien funds disability-specific interpreting services in Vienna for deaf, hearing- and visually-impaired, and deafblind individuals aged 15 and over for social rehabilitation and educational purposes. Applications can be submitted at any time.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Financial support for interpreting services (sign language interpreting, Lorm, symbol language, tactile signing, etc.) for deaf, deafblind, and hearing-impaired individuals aged 15 and over, residing primarily in Vienna, to enable participation in social life and educational events (courses, seminars, universities of applied sciences, universities).
Eligible expenses
- Interpretation services
- Travel time and waiting times
- Video interpreting
- Technical flat rate
- Public transport travel expenses
Non-eligible expenses
- Scripts and copies of notes
- Tutoring and tutorials
- Interpreting services at secondary schools
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Main residence in Vienna
- Austrian citizenship or EEA beneficiary status or equivalent
- Presence of a disability according to the Specific Funding Guideline for disability-specific interpreting services
- Completed compulsory schooling (for educational purposes)
- Participation up to the age of 35 (for educational purposes)
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Documents required for application
- FSW application for funding of services
- Proof of disability (e.g., medical certificate)
- Salary/wage statements for the last three months
- Official photo ID
- Registration certificate
- Proof of citizenship
- Proof of maintenance obligations (if applicable)
- Proof of authorization to represent (if applicable)
- Commitment/liability declaration (if required)
Description
The Fonds Soziales Wien supports deaf, hearing and visually impaired, and deafblind individuals aged 15 and over with their main residence in Vienna through financial funding of disability-specific interpreting services. The goal is to promote social rehabilitation and enable participation in social life as well as in educational events such as courses, seminars, universities of applied sciences, or universities. Funding is provided, among others, for sign language interpreting, Lorm, symbol language, and tactile signing. Travel times, waiting times, video interpreting, a technical allowance, and public transportation fares are also eligible for funding. A scientific review by a multiprofessional expert team ensures that economy, appropriateness, and efficiency in the use of funds are maintained.
The funding is granted as a subsidy once the funding requirements are met – in particular, main residence in Vienna, Austrian citizenship or equivalence, official proof of disability, completion of compulsory schooling in the educational sector, and participation up to the age of 35. Up to €10,000 can be applied for per calendar year, with up to €5,000 for social rehabilitation. Applications can be submitted at any time. To apply, among other documents, the FSW application form, a medical disability certificate, income proofs from the last three months, an official photo ID, registration certificate, and, if applicable, documents regarding maintenance obligations or power of attorney must be attached. All required documents can be submitted at the customer service of Fonds Soziales Wien – the decision is made in writing.