The Russian government has broadened access to state support for manufacturers creating goods for people with disabilities. A decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin confirms the expansion, as reported by the press service of the Council of Ministers. The move widens the financial tools available to companies pursuing inclusive products, encouraging innovation in assistive devices, rehabilitation aids, and supportive technologies for daily living.
Qualified manufacturers can now tap subsidies intended to finance comprehensive efforts that span research, development, testing, and full-scale production of rehabilitation goods. These subsidies are designed to cover multi-stage projects that aim to bring new or improved products to market, streamline production processes, and ensure regulatory compliance, while also accelerating the delivery of useful solutions to the disability community.
Projects supported under the program can run for up to three years. For each project, the state is prepared to allocate as much as 50 million rubles to help cover costs such as pilot runs, materials, personnel, and field assessments. This level of funding underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening domestic capabilities in assistive technology and related medical equipment, with an eye toward growing high-quality, accessible products for the domestic market and potential export opportunities.
Criteria for receiving funds include practical testing that involves people with disabilities and a competitive selection process. The approach emphasizes real-world validation, ensuring that devices and solutions meet user needs, are safe to operate, and deliver measurable improvements in mobility, independence, or daily functioning. Applicants should demonstrate clear benefits, a solid development plan, and a credible path to commercial viability, all while adhering to applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
In early April, Izvestia noted that the government is considering approaches to July’s health camp quotas for children with disabilities, as part of a broader discussion on how to support inclusive health and education initiatives. This signals ongoing attention to the intersection of health, social services, and accessibility, with potential policy adjustments designed to expand participation and access for children who may benefit from rehabilitative programs during the summer season.
Also in April, a deputy from the State Duma, Vasily Vlasov, raised a proposal during a meeting with Anton Kotyakov, head of the Ministry of Labor, regarding compensation for the care of a disabled child under seven by working parents. The idea is to ease the financial pressures on families balancing employment with caregiving responsibilities, highlighting the ongoing debate about how best to support households facing disability-related caregiving demands and the need for practical, workable policy options that align with broader social protection goals.