Construction of Armenia`s first-ever Center of Independent Living  started 

ArmInfo. The construction of Armenias first-ever state-run Center of Independent Living  for people with disabilities has started in the Metsamor community of the  Armavir region in Armenia. The construction site was visited by  Minister of Labor and Social Affairs Narek Mkrtchyan, Chairman of the  Urban Development Committee Yeghiazar Vardanyan, Governor of Armavir  Argishti Mekhakyan, Chairman of the NA Committee on Labor and Social  Affairs Heriknaz Tigranyan, UNDP Resident Representative in the  Republic of Armenia Natia Natsvlishvili, UNICEF Deputy Representative  Silvia Mestroni and other officials.

As reported by the press service of the RA Ministry of Labor and  Social Affairs, officials were briefed on the center's master plan   and discussed ways to ensure accessibility for individuals with  disabilities. The Independent Living Center in Armavir is being  constructed with the support of the United Nations Development  Program (UNDP) and UNICEF. The construction is being carried out in  coordination with the Urban Development Committee and by order of the  Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs.