New therapeutic units for disability services open in Mexico and Dominican Republic

New specialized facilities have been inaugurated to improve access to rehabilitation and therapeutic services for people with disabilities in Mexico and the Dominican Republic.

In Tampico, Mexico, the DIF Tampico inaugurated a Basic Rehabilitation Unit (UBR) at the Family Strengthening Center in the Borreguera neighborhood. The facility, which provides physical therapy for individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities, was funded through the “Cambio por Cambio: Por la Salud y la Rehabilitación” rounding campaign supported by the OXXO retail chain. The initiative aims to reduce travel times and costs for local families by providing services closer to their homes.

In Las Matas de Farfán, Dominican Republic, the Center for Integral Attention to Disability (CAID) opened a Territorial Therapeutic Intervention Unit (UITT). This unit is part of a national expansion plan to provide early intervention for children with autism, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy. CAID Director Fernando Benoit stated that the expansion aims to reduce waiting lists and bring specialized care to socially vulnerable communities.