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KHO:1998:37 AI generated

Supreme Administrative Court allows mobile phone for visually impaired diabetic to ensure daily functioning under disability services law.

Case Number KHO:1998:37
Court / Authority
Jurisdiction Finland (FI)
Decision Date
Outcome Allowed / Granted

Legislator summary

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The Supreme Administrative Court allowed the applicant's request for a mobile phone as a disability service. The applicant, a visually impaired person with diabetes, argued that the device was essential for daily functioning and independence. The court ruled that the specific needs of a visually impaired diabetic justify providing such a device under the relevant sections of the Act on Services and Support Measures for Persons with Disabilities.

Legislator headnote

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9 § 1 mom; 17 § 1 mom of the Act on Services and Support Measures for Persons with Disabilities: The court established that a mobile phone constitutes a necessary service for daily functioning when provided to a visually impaired person with diabetes to ensure their independence.

Keywords

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disability services visually impaired diabetes management daily functioning support measures independence support telecommunications aid

Cited Legislation

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9 § 1 mom of the Act on Services and Support Measures for Persons with Disabilities
17 § 1 mom of the Act on Services and Support Measures for Persons with Disabilities
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Matkapuhelimen katsottiin olevan päivittäisistä toiminnoista suoriutumisessa tarpeen näkövammaiselle henkilölle, joka lisäksi sairasti sokeritautia.

L vammaisuuden perusteella järjestettävistä palveluista ja tukitoimista 9 § 1 mom

A vammaisuuden perusteella järjestettävistä palveluista ja tukitoimista 17 § 1 mom