The Mayor of Totana, José Martínez Andreo, and the councilman of Social Welfare, Juan Carrion, have undertaken an institutional reception in the hall of the municipality, the 33 students, family and professional team Occupational Center "José Moya" of the town, on the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, held on 3 December.
During the ceremony, a professional staff member of the Center proceeded to read a manifesto on the occasion of the celebration of this day, in which he expressed the need "to hear the voice of people with disabilities, their families and professionals working in this area. "
It has also made reference to the change in the concept of disability, stating that "in addition to a name now, disability has an individual status and recognition as a social fact it is necessary to address."
On the other hand, during the reading has highlighted the important social change on the concept of disability, stating that "today means the disability from the keys to personal dignity, social rights and the promotion of personal autonomy and social .
In this regard, said that the implementation of occupational center for more than seven years, made an important breakthrough in dealing with disability in the town of Totana, since "the work and the demands of the relatives of people with disabilities and the sensitivity of the municipal corporation, made possible the construction of this facility to meet the needs of people with such disabilities "
From 2001 to date the number of people served has increased from 17 to 33, improving facilities and equipment of the center.
Teamwork, commitment and effort to innovate the group of professionals has a grain of sand in the growth of this project, he explained.
Therefore, both the mayor and thanked Councilman sensitivity to the challenge of disabilities, encouraging them to continue working in this field.
Also, students of the Center proceeded to read a variety of needs and demands, among which stressed the equality of persons, the need for a job, sheltered housing and full integration of this group.
The councilman of Social Welfare has expressed his satisfaction at being able to have professional staff of this center, with whom he has worked "hand" to improve services offered to all users.
For his part, Mayor of Totana, Totana stated that is an accurate reflection of work in social policy and commended the work done by professionals in the Center, since "it is a focal point and one of the most comprehensive Region in terms of services and benefits and is offering a high quality level, manifesting the intention of the City Council to "continue working with the entire professional team listening to all the needs that we move the users and try to improve all the resources available for people with disabilities. "
Also taught the sheltered housing project, to be located on the street Colombia, whose construction is scheduled to begin in early 2009.
And finally, excited expressed pride in all of them, referring to the users of the center as "great treasure we have in Totana that can transmit joy and hope."
Currently, the Occupational Center is open from people with low level of autonomy for specific programs of rehabilitative activities, to people with high level of autonomy that are more advanced stimulation in different areas: social skills, instrumental skills, physical activity, occupational workshops , introduction to computing.
