Shelter for disabled workers

The shelter for disabled workers is intended to provide accommodation and support for adults with disabilities who are working.

This type of accommodation can vary in terms of its accommodation formula (ranging from the specific and self-contained building to small groups of dwellings in the ordinary dwelling). It can also vary according to the support which can leave a more or less important part to autonomy.

The shelter is often attached to a establishment or work-related support service (State).

He's not medicalized. Medical care, if needed, is provided by liberal doctors.

In order to be admitted to a shelter for disabled workers, you must meet the following conditions:

• Be recognized as disabled by the Commission on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CDAPH)
• To pursue a professional activity

In addition, you must be a French national or a national of the European Economic Area (EEA) (or have a valid residence permit if you are a foreign national).

You must make your application to the departmental house for people with disabilities (MDPH) of your department.

The request can be made online through an online service, if the MDPH: titleContent of your place of residence offers it:

Application for MDPH benefits (AAH, PCH, ...) and renewal

You can also apply by post through a form:

Application or renewal of disability benefits (AAH, PCH, CMI, Accommodation, ...)

You must contact supporting documents mentioned in connection with your online application or on the form.

Documents must be sent to the MDPH: titleContent where you live (or scanned if you apply online).

The Committee on the Rights and Autonomy of Persons with Disabilities (CDAPH) then meets to consider the application and make a decision on your orientation to a shelter.

His reply usually takes place within 4 months from the date of submission of your application.

If no reply is received after 4 months, your request is considered rejected.

Only once you have received a favorable response from the CDAPH can you apply directly for admission to a shelter for disabled workers. A list of these structures is available from your city hall.

If you do not agree with the decision of the CDAPH, you must in a 1^er time to make a prior appeal to her.

To do so, you must send a letter to the CDAPH explaining why you do not agree with its decision. You must attach the letter informing you of the decision. You may attach additional documents if you consider it necessary.

You can send your mail by post or drop it off at the reception of your MDPH.

The CDAPH has 2 months to reply to you after receiving your mail.

If you still do not agree with the CDAPH decision, you can challenge the decision with the court of law.

You have 2 months to send a letter to the court after receiving the CDAPH response to your prior appeal.

You must attach the mail received following your prior appeal to the CDAPH.

You can send your mail by post or deposit it at the reception of the court.

Your participation the accommodation costs are fixed according to your resources.

Nevertheless, a minimum income is left at your disposal.

This minimum income is equal to the value of your income from your work or similar (vocational training or re-education training or unemployment benefit).

This amount left at your disposal must be at least equal to 50% the Disabled Adult Allowance (DAA), or 508.03 per month.

The minimum income available to you is increased by 20% the amount of the AAH, or 203.21 if you eat at least 5 of the main meals in a week outside the home.

If you are responsible for a parent during your stay, the minimum income available to you is increased by one of these amounts:

• 35% the amount of the AAH, or 355.62, if you are married without children and if your spouse does not work for a reason recognized by the CDAPH
• 30% the amount of the AAH, or 304.82 per child or per ascendant dependant