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Turkey expands disability support with new Ankara Nefes Merkezi
Turkey’s Minister of Family and Social Services, Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş, has inaugurated Ankara’s first ‘Nefes Merkezi’ (Breath Center) at the Saray Engelsiz Yaşam Care, Rehabilitation, and Family Counseling Center. The facility is designed to provide short-term care for individuals with disabilities, allowing their families to utilize the service for up to 30 days per year during emergencies, surgeries, or travel. The center has a capacity of 24 people, with separate units for men and women. Göktaş announced plans to expand this service to all 81 provinces in Turkey within a month, building on the 48 centers already established nationwide.
In Mersin, the Metropolitan Municipality reported significant engagement through its own disability support programs. During the first nine months of the year, the Engelsiz Yaşam Merkezi and Engelsiz Yaşam Parkı provided thousands of services, including medical equipment assistance, specialized transportation, and various educational, artistic, and sporting sessions. These local initiatives aim to foster social inclusion and provide respite for families through activities such as therapy, pilates, and specialized workshops.
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Ankara · Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş · Mersin Metropolitan Municipality · Ministry of Family and Social Services · Samsun Metropolitan Municipality · Saray Engelsiz Yaşam Bakım, Rehabilitasyon ve Aile Danışma Merkezi · Saray Pursaklar Engelsiz Yaşam Merkezi
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- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ministry of Family and Social Services aims to expand the Nefes Center service to all 81 provinces within one month. sonsoz.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] There are currently 48 Nefes Centers operating across the country. sonsoz.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Nefes Center provides short-term care support for families of disabled individuals. sonsoz.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Families can utilize the center for up to 30 days within a single year. sonsoz.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Ankara center has a capacity of 24 people, with separate units for men and women. sonsoz.com.tr · www.yenisafak.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The Saray Pursaklar Engelsiz Yaşam Center serves 779 disabled individuals across 73 independent villas. www.yenisafak.com