SOCIETY

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Initiative

Providing quality services to PWDs/families

Providing quality services to PWDs/families
SUBMITTED FROM:

The Association “Halcyon”

The ALKYONI Association is a non-profit charitable association. It specializes and operates in the field of people with special needs since July 2003, in the city of Nafpaktos and in the wider area, where there is no corresponding A.M.E.A. care in this area to date. other government or private entity. Pioneers in the creation of the Association are parents-guardians of people with disabilities, whose future is unfortunately uncertain, as well as persons or organizations that raise awareness of similar social issues in the region.

http://www.alkyoni-amea.gr



Objective Action

Improvement of the quality of life/functionality, in leaving the home, in education/acquisition of daily living skills/psycho-social-motor etc., in socialization/social (re)integration, in entertainment/creative employment, in training/possible integration into the labor market, community awareness/education, combating prejudice/discrimination and active/equal participation in society.

Individualized treatment programs, individual-family psychosocial support, medical nursing care, feeding, transportation.

 

Target Audience

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES

 

Duration


Description

Provision of quality services to PWDs/families: Census, recording, coverage of needs (information, support, etc.), Care/Support Structures (KD-HF, SYD).

Networking & /Community Education: Disability information events/days, special education training seminars, sign language classes, annual magazine & newsletters, 3 bazaars per year, participation in local events, cooperation with agencies/services/community, transnational collaborations, network of volunteer professionals and non (over 60).

Independent Living, Physical Therapy, Physical & Movement Education, Adaptive Movement, Crafts, Pottery, Entertainment, Morning Briefing/Day Review Groups.

Indoor activities: music, dance, cinema, cooking, gardening, playing, technology, observing customs, etc.

External activities: refreshment rooms, market, museums, production units, cultural events, exhibitions, environmental, seasonal, etc.


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Impact on Society

Improvement of the quality of life/functionality, in leaving the home, in education/acquisition of daily living skills/psycho-social-motor etc., in socialization/social (re)integration, in entertainment/creative employment, in training/possible integration into the labor market, community awareness/education, combating prejudice/discrimination and active/equal participation in society.

Individualized treatment programs, individual-family psychosocial support, medical nursing care, feeding, transportation.



Initiative Location

Municipality of Nafpaktia & Dorida


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Workers Participation

Actions in collaboration with agencies/volunteers


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