E.G.N.Y.A. is a special charity that provides care and support to people with intellectual disabilities.
E.G.N.Y.Y.A. celebrated 50 years since its foundation with a festive event held on Wednesday 13 December 2023 at the Municipal Hall of Saronicus.
We participate in the National Special Olympics Games "Loutraki 2022" organized by Special Olympics Hellas!! ♿
The beneficiaries of the Assisted Living Houses of E.G.N.Y.A. spent wonderful moments of relaxation and entertainment at the Sport Camp Sports & Recreation Center in Loutraki, Corinthia, during 2-9/9/2021.
On the occasion of the World Autism Day, our team of trainers prepared a surprise-game for our beneficiaries!!
Our beloved "children" sang the New Year's carols to the President of the Republic, Mr. Prokopis Pavlopoulos! Once again they made us extremely proud.
The Association of Parents of Mentally Retarded People (E.G.N.Y.A.) in collaboration with the Special Education Workshop MARGARITA, undertook together an action implemented in the framework of the program "Points of Support".
As part of our participation in the NSRF 2014-2020, we have subsidized sports activities at the always hospitable Anima Club!
1) The Action concerns the continuation of the support of the operation of the structures by the KDEFs/other Centres, which were funded during the 2014-2020 programming period under the "ATTIKI" 2014-202 programme, until 31/12/2025.
By including the Facility in the FP 2021-2027, the EYNYA ensures the following:
A) The provision of day care and accommodation services to persons with disabilities, as follows:
(i) needs assessment, development and implementation of an individualised education, care and rehabilitation plan, including early intervention services,
(ii) training in social and life skills, with particular reference to applications of
modern technology, supported decision-making and sex education and health programmes, and preparation for independent or assisted living,
(iii) development and promotion of professional/employment skills, including professional
guidance and pre-vocational training,
(iv) promotion in employment and labour integration, using appropriate methods and tools,
(v) supportive and therapeutic interventions at individual and group level,
vi) preparing meals and catering for the beneficiaries,
(vii) recreational, cultural and sporting activities,
(viii) training, support and counselling programmes for families and/or carers,
(ix) community awareness and education programmes on issues relating to disability, disability
combating prejudices and adopting modern concepts of it,
x) training and education programmes for staff and volunteers,
(xi) recording and continuous evaluation of activities,
xii) transportation of beneficiaries to and from the Facility
The above services are provided for at least 4 and no more than 8 hours per beneficiary per day, during working days, including the transport of the beneficiaries to and from the Facility.
B) The implementation of networking and cooperation actions with social institutions/providers of social services such as Community Centres, and other structures providing similar services and the local community in general (e.g. municipalities, sports, cultural or other types of associations, educational community, etc.), aiming at the interconnection of the structure with the local community, the integration of beneficiaries in it and consequently the strengthening of social cohesion at local level.
