The residence, promoted by AMPY, is destined to comprehensive care of people with intellectual disabilities.
It has a capacity for 38 users, and is currently occupied by 21 users whose post is funded by the Ministry of Family and Equal Opportunities
Yecla City Council has allocated 200,000 euros for the equipment of this residence, as well as facilitating a grant of 100,000 euros from European funds
The President of the Region of Murcia, Pedro Antonio Sanchez, accompanied by the mayor of Yecla, Marcos Ortuño and the President of AMPY, Pedro Angel Sandoval, inaugurated the residence "Virgen de la Esperanza" of Yecla.
He has also attended the Minister of Family and Equal Opportunities, Thomas Violante, and the councilman of Social Policy, Remedios Lajara, along with a wide representation of the Municipal Corporation
The residence is intended to comprehensive care of people with intellectual disabilities.
It has a capacity for 38 users, and is currently occupied by 21 users whose post is funded by the Ministry of Family and Equal Opportunities, representing an annual contribution of 400 thousand euros.
The mayor of Yecla, Marcos Ortuño he was "pleased and satisfied with the entry into operation of the residence AMPY, that surely will improve the quality of life of users and their families, and contribute to generate employment, since they are almost 30 people hired and shows that in the center of the political people are. "
The first municipal authority has shown its gratitude to all families, all partners, the board and the President of AMPY, so much they have fought, who have worked to make this Residence is open in the day.
I also want to thank the support of the Regional President, Pedro Antonio Sanchez and the Minister of Family Thomas Violante, to make possible the opening of this residence necessary "
The City of Yecla has been helping AMPY, especially his residency project, to get a grant from the European Leader funds around 100,000 euros, and from the funds of the municipal coffers another 200,000 euros for the equipment were allocated this residence.
The residence "Virgen de la Esperanza" gives people with disabilities a resource to live permanently in their physical, mental, social, training, pre-employment, playful and participatory level, and which are met painful daily basis their accommodation needs, coexistence, and specialized care
Users receive board and lodging services, geriatric care, health care and nursing, prevention, counseling and guidance for the promotion of autonomy.
They also have assistance in basic activities of daily living and social skills workshops, theater, cooking, body language and physical education and ecological garden
Moreover they receive occupational therapy, recreational activities performed and integration, functional rehabilitation (physical therapy program) and support through technical and technological aids information and communication.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Yecla