Jure Srebrovič – founder of the personal assistance institution

Jure is visually impaired. However, he could pass different levels of formal education, including theology, and vocational rehabilitation. He was also working in a nursing home and helping in carpentry owned by his father. As a blind person, he could hardly find an ordinary job. Despite it, he did not give up and kept fighting to fulfil his dream of being financially independent.

He received much support from the Maribor and Koper associations in dealing with bureaucracy while establishing his company. The idea of providing home care assistance was supported by his family, friends, and the rest of the community as well. Followingly, the home care institution, “Zavod Nova Moč”, has emerged. He has received additional training in the first year at the Slovenian Ministry of Labour, Family, and Social Affairs.

Despite his disability, he can help others by offering them personal assistance. This fact provides him with the most inspiration. He believes that his positive impact on society is that people realise that even though one may be blind, there are endless possibilities.