Press release
[TO ALL PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES; FAMILIES AND PROFESSIONALS OF FOUNDATION PERSONS].
April 13, 2020
Dear friends, families and professionals of Fundación Personas:
First of all, we would like to accompany you and and send you the best of encouragement in this delicate situation.
We want to share with you that in each and every one of our centers and services of Guardo, Palencia, Segovia, Valladolid and Zamora, as well as in Virgen de Llano in Aguilar de Campoo, the action and prevention protocols established by and prevention protocols established by the health authority and other instructions health authorities and other instructions derived from the state of alarm.
Of course, contemplating all users, professionals and the functioning of residential services, temporary closure of centers, non-essential employment activities, etc.
In this diverse and complex situation, priority is given to the adequate care of people with intellectual disabilities, without forgetting the safety of workers and support for families.
We would like to dedicate special recognition to the direct care professionals, women and men who continue to work daily in the residences and homes, supporting our children or siblings with disabilities; also to the rest of the professionals who in any other field carry out their work with excellent dedication and willingness.
And to you, the families families, tell you that you are not alone. It is true that each family, including those of all the professionals, experiences this situation differently and unfortunately some of you are suffering more intensely, but we send you all our affection.
Remember that Fundación Personas is at your service to provide you with the support that you require and that is within our reach at all times.
We periodically make telephone contact with all families to know their status, detect needs and offer the best support in each case.
Social workers will continue to be available on a personalized basis and, in collaboration with other professionals, will offer answers and solutions for accompaniment, counseling and training.
This moment of difficulty is shared by all Plena Inclusion entities and in collaboration with public administrations to jointly try to find the best solutions.
Our commitment to people’s health and well-being is more present than ever. Thanks, admiration and applause for the effort you are making. We are in this together.
In the hope of returning to normality as soon as possible, please receive a warm embrace, also on behalf of the Board of Trustees and Delegates.
