Disability support initiatives expand in Poland

The Otwarte Serca Association in Ruda Śląska is celebrating 25 years of supporting children and youth with disabilities. The organization provides therapeutic activities, workshops, and social skills training, while also offering support groups for parents and caregivers. A jubilee ceremony was held at the Śląski Teatr Impresaryjny, attended by Mayor Michał Pierończyk.

In a separate initiative, the Vis Maior Pies Przewodnik Foundation is launching the “Pies - oczy, ręce i dużo więcej” project. Supported by the Mazovia local government, the project aims to train and deploy 13 assistance dogs by 2027. These dogs are being trained to assist individuals with visual, hearing, and mobility impairments, as well as those requiring medical alert assistance, to increase their independence in daily life.