BĮ Valakampiai Social Services Home submitted the project “Promoting Physical Activity among People with Intellectual and Complex Disabilities” to the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport’s Sports Support Fund project selection competition for the purchase of sports equipment. The project was selected as one of the winners and is currently being implemented.
Project implementation period: 2020-04-02 – 2021-04-02
The project “Promoting Physical Activity among People with Intellectual and Complex Disabilities” is co-financed by the State Sports Support Fund, administered by the Ministry of Education, Science and Sport and the Education Exchanges Support Foundation.
Project objectives:
- Purchase of specialised outdoor sports equipment in order to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities receiving social care and to promote their socialisation;
- Organisation of outdoor exercise sessions to encourage physical activity among people with disabilities.
During the implementation of the project, two outdoor exercise areas are planned to be installed next to Valakampiai Social Services Home, where the institution’s residents will be able to exercise regularly.
Expected results:
- Increased physical activity among people with disabilities, thereby contributing to the improvement of their health;
- Through sports activities, contribute to the socialisation and sense of community of the target group, as well as to improved physical and psychological well-being.
Deputy Director for Social Affairs Virginija Paulauskytė
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