Translation of "Disability-related expense " (English → French) :

In addition, budget 2005 improves tax assistance to caregivers and updates the list of medical and disability related expenses that are eligible for the medical expense tax credit.

20. Calls for the development of a medium- and long-term buildings strategy that includes the following objectives: establishment of guidelines for the planning and development of buildings; effective use of existing office and other space; an accurate needs assessment and the provision of proper working conditions for Parliament's staff and MEPs; an effective strategy for building upkeep, maintenance and renovation, so as to prevent any recurrence of incidents such as the one at Parliament in Strasbourg in 2008 or problems in relation to asbestos; a rigorous review of liability issues, including the process of determining liability, and the pursuit of claims for compensation in respect of damage for which third parties are liable, as w ...[+++]ell as strict and transparent adherence to procurement procedures; calls, too, for the medium- and long-term buildings strategy to be geared to sustainability, and for factors such as environmental friendliness, energy efficiency and health to be taken into account; insists, moreover, that mobility-related aspects, especially with regard to access for people with motor or sensory disabilities, should also be included in the objectives; points out once again that the Committee on Budgets sees the acquisition of buildings as taking priority over expensive rental or leasing arrangements;

20. Calls for the development of a medium- and long-term buildings strategy that includes the following objectives: establishment of guidelines for the planning and development of buildings; effective use of existing office and other space; an accurate needs assessment and the provision of proper working conditions for Parliament’s staff and MEPs; an effective strategy for building upkeep, maintenance and renovation, so as to prevent any recurrence of incidents such as the one at Parliament in Strasbourg in 2008 or problems in relation to asbestos; a rigorous review of liability issues, including the process of determining liability, and the pursuit of claims for compensation in respect of damage for which third parties are liable, as w ...[+++]ell as strict and transparent adherence to procurement procedures; calls, too, for the medium- and long-term buildings strategy to be geared to sustainability, and for factors such as environmental friendliness, energy efficiency and health to be taken into account; insists, moreover, that mobility-related aspects, especially with regard to access for people with motor or sensory disabilities, should also be included in the objectives; points out once again that the Committee on Budgets sees the acquisition of buildings as taking priority over expensive rental or leasing arrangements;

20. Calls for the development of a medium- and long-term buildings strategy that includes the following objectives: establishment of guidelines for the planning and development of buildings; effective use of existing office and other space; an accurate needs assessment and the provision of proper working conditions for Parliament's staff and MEPs; an effective strategy for building upkeep, maintenance and renovation, so as to prevent any recurrence of incidents such as the one at Parliament in Strasbourg in 2008 or problems in relation to asbestos; a rigorous review of liability issues, including the process of determining liability, and the pursuit of claims for compensation in respect of damage for which third parties are liable, as w ...[+++]ell as strict and transparent adherence to procurement procedures; calls, too, for the medium- and long-term buildings strategy to be geared to sustainability, and for factors such as environmental friendliness, energy efficiency and health to be taken into account; insists, moreover, that mobility-related aspects, especially with regard to access for people with motor or sensory disabilities, should also be included in the objectives; points out once again that the Committee on Budgets sees the acquisition of buildings as taking priority over expensive rental or leasing arrangements;

The committee has also anticipated the proposed extension of the Equalities Directives and has proposed two measures particularly relating to people with disabilities – one a cross-cutting measure to ensure that Member States take the needs of people with particular disabilities into account when they are communicating with them and, secondly, in terms of providing for payment for the expenses of someone to accompany a disabled person who needs urgent medical treatment abroad.

29. Has decided to increase the appropriations against Item 2723 ("Organisation and reception of groups of visitors, Euroscola and invitations to opinion multipliers from third countries”) by EUR 250 000; believes that it is vital to bring Parliament closer to European citizens; invites the Bureau, therefore, to consider amending the existing rules to allow the payment of expenses for groups of up to 45 visitors to Parliament; confirms that additional costs relating to disabled visitors, which may include accompanying sign language interpreters, assistance for visitors in wheelchairs or additional travelling expenses can be covered wi ...[+++]thout a reduction of the quota of visitors per Member; considers also that the subsidy should be commensurate with the distance and transport conditions;