In the framework of the implementation of the Law on the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities of the Republic of Lithuania, an early intervention service was launched and tested in 2024 for persons with obvious signs of disability, before they have been diagnosed as having a level of disability or a level of participation, and for their family members. The service aims to ensure that people facing the challenges of a potential disability receive the help they need in a timely manner.
In 2025, the Early Intervention Service continues, with 10 associations opting to implement this activity, providing the necessary support and information to people facing the signs of disability. The service is provided through non-governmental organisations representing the rights and interests of persons with disabilities.
What help is available?
Early intervention services include:
- Information and counselling for the person with a disability and/or their family members;
- Emotional and psychological support;
- Representation and assistance with disability-related issues.
Services are provided on an as-needed basis for a maximum of 6 months, with a minimum of 4 services per beneficiary. It is important to note that the Early Intervention Service is completely free of charge as it is funded by the Agency for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Where to go?
Updated information on the associations providing early intervention services, their contacts and the content of their services can be found on the website of the Agency for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Persons with disabilities or their families are encouraged to make active use of this opportunity.
Information dissemination and cooperation
The Agency for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities asks healthcare institutions, doctors' associations and other interested bodies to share this information with potential recipients of early intervention services. We also encourage you to publicise this information on websites and social networks in order to reach as widely as possible the people for whom this support can be of vital importance.
2025 - EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS, WHO HAS OBVIOUS SIGNS OF DISABILITY BEFORE BEING DIAGNOSED WITH A DISABILITY OR LEVEL OF PARTICIPATION, AND/OR HIS/HER FAMILY MEMBERS PROVIDER ASSOCIATIONS
| Name of association | The service is provided | Contacts | Early intervention services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lithuanian Autism Association "Rain Children" | Persons with developmental or autism spectrum disorders (may include intellectual disability) and/or their family members | E-mail: info@lietausvaikai.lt Sandra Lopetaitė Tel. +370 61121811 E-mail: sandra.lopetaite@lietausvaikai.lt | Information (counselling), emotional and/or psychological support, representation of the person with disabilities and/or his/her family members |
| Lithuanian Community for the Care of People with Intellectual Disabilities "Viltis" | For people with intellectual disabilities and/or their family members | Ramunė Lebedytė Undzėnienė Tel. +370 60279545 E-mail: Ramune@viltis.lt | Informing/consulting and representing a person with a disability and/or his/her family |
| PAGAVA - Lithuanian Families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing Children | For people with hearing impairment and/or their family members | Rima Sitavičienė Tel. +370 67672299 E-mail: pagava@pagava.lt | Information (counselling), emotional and/or psychological support, representation of the person with disabilities and/or his/her family members |
| Club DIABETO IQ | For people with diabetes and/or their family members | Sigita Gavorkienė Tel. +370 61647125 E-mail: sigita@dia-iq.lt | Information (counselling), emotional and/or psychological support, representation of the person with disabilities and/or his/her family members |
| Lithuanian Diabetes Association | For people with diabetes and/or their family members | Plungė Diabetes Club, Aldona Danylienė Tel. +370 61272364 E-mail: danyliene@gmail.com Radviliškis diabetes club "Likimas", Aldona Januševičienė Tel. +370 65243467 E-mail: al.januseviciene@gmail.com Marijampolė club E-mail: genovaite.n@hotmail.com "Diabetics ABC", Genovaitė Naidzinavičienė Tel. +370 610 08715 Šakiai District Diabetes Club "Linelis", Biruta Jančaitienė Tel. +370 618 03172 E-mail: sakiu.diabeto.klubas@gmail.com | Information/consultation, emotional and/or psychological support for the person with disabilities and/or his/her family members |
| Lithuanian Disabled Sports Federation | For people with physical and mobility impairments and/or their family members | Kęstutis Skučas Tel. +370 61032241 E-mail: kestutis.skucas@lsu.lt Dovilė Šilkaitytė Tel. +37063863499 E-mail: dovile.silkaityte@lnsf.lt E-mail: info@lnsf.lt | Information (counselling), emotional and/or psychological support, representation of the person with disabilities and/or his/her family members |
| Lithuanian Society for the Care of People with Mental Disabilities | For people with psychosocial disorders and/or their family members | Linas Vinickas Tel. +370 65201031 E-mail: linas@lspzgb.lt Vaidotas Nikžentaitis Tel. +370 68643014 E-mail: vaidotas@lspzgb.lt | Information (counselling), emotional and/or psychological support, representation of the person with disabilities and/or his/her family members |
| Association of people with disabilities in employment | For people with psychosocial disorders and/or their family members | Lukas Kamarauskas Tel. +370 69215373 E-mail: info@vaikystesspektras.lt | Information (counselling), emotional and/or psychological support, representation of the person with disabilities and/or his/her family members |
| Association "Independent Life" | For people with psychosocial disorders and/or their family members. Persons with developmental or autism spectrum disorders (may include intellectual disability) and/or their family members. Persons with intellectual disabilities and/or their family members. For people with physical and mobility impairments and/or their family members. Persons with multiple sclerosis and/or their family members. | E-mail: asociacija@savarankiskasgyvenimas.lt Žilvinas Mišeikis Tel. +370 68648842 E-mail: zilvinas.miseikis@gmail.com Kristina Dūdonytė Tel. +370 69385044 E-mail: kristinadudonyte89@gmail.com | Informing/consulting and representing a person with a disability and/or their family members. |
| Huntington's disease Association | For people at risk of developing Huntington's disease and their family members | Tel. +370 690 25 819 E-mail: hdasociacija@gmail.com | Information (counselling), emotional and/or psychological support, representation of the person with disabilities and/or his/her family members |
Remark: the associations can be contacted by people with obvious signs of disability before they have been diagnosed as having a disability or a level of participation, and/or by their family members, to receive an early intervention service. The Early Intervention Service is provided on an as-needed basis per person for a maximum period of 6 months. A minimum of 4 services shall be provided for each beneficiary. The services are provided free of charge within the framework of the implementation of the 2025 programme funded by the Agency for the Protection of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities under the Ministry of Social Security and Labour of the Republic of Lithuania. Projects for the support of the activities of associations representing the rights and interests of persons with disabilities.
