The project «DikaiOma»: Online legal database for the codification of legislation on the rights of people with autism and training of the public and private sector on these rights" was implemented in the framework of the Active citizens fund programme, with the Association of Parents, Guardians and Friends of People with Autism of Larissa as the implementing body.
The "DikaiomaA" project arose from the need for information, education and support to claim the rights of people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The plethora of scattered laws and regulations makes it difficult for people with ASD to claim and implement their rights, not only for their families but also for the public officials and other professionals involved in serving them, with the result that both people with ASD and their families do not ensure equality and equal opportunities for all.
The institution sought to contribute to the solution by creating an easy-to-use online legal basis. The legal base contains codified legislation relevant to people with ASD while providing information and support to a set of connected users involved.
In the context of this action, the database is updated at least annually or regularly for significant changes in the institutional framework of the existing legislation.
Access to the platform is free of charge. By accessing the platform http://dikaioma.autismthessaly.gr/ the user can select one of the pages at the top of the bar
On the page "THE PROJECT" there is a description of the project and then information about the Active Citizens Fund, the EEA Financial Mechanism, the Bodossaki Foundation and Solidarity Now.
On the "SEARCH" page is where the user can search within the legal base using key words or phrases.
At the bottom of the page there is an option to go to the Contact Form where the user can send a query in case they have not been "covered" by the content of the legal base.
On the page "SUMMARY OF THE LEGAL BASIS" page contains all the categories and subcategories of the subjects of the legal base with short and concise texts to help the user to make a brief legal preview of the subject of his/her interest.
The "LEGISLATIVE BASE" page contains the legislation by thematic section. In detail, there are 12 Thematic Sections, possibly divided into subsections and some of them into subcategories. The title of each Section / Subsection / Subcategory explains the content of the information it contains. In terms of content, it is noted that in some cases only the provisions of interest to autism legislation have been separated from the whole body of legislation, as there are many pieces of legislation with numerous regulations. Furthermore, as regards the validity of the content of each piece of legislation, the title of each piece of legislation indicates the date on which it was last updated.
On the 'FAQs' page there are questions listed by subject. This section contains questions and answers that are frequently asked by families or professionals. The text of the answers is subject to the disclaimer included in the terms of use herein.
On the "NEWS" page the user can be informed about the actions and results of the project and can also find material such as photos, videos and brochures.
Also on the right side of the page there is access to the legal categories.
The website also offers access to the categories of the legal basis.
At the bottom of the platform there are contact details of the project manager as well as the Terms of Use of the platform.
The user can also access the platform from the Association's website www.autismthessaly.gr.