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Diamars, 17 October 2023 AWEMainta LOCAL NEWS 33
DVG visits the SGR Group
Collaboration between Aruba and Curacao on
the topic of mental disability and rehabilitation
IN the context of an exchange and collaboration on the field Public Health with more information about the management
of care for individuals with mental disabilities and other disor- of individuals who, for various reasons, require rehabilita-
ders, representatives from the Department of Public Health tion guidance to reintegrate into the community in Curaçao.
and Environment in Aruba recently made a 4-day visit to the
Stichting voor Gehandicapten- en Revalidatiezorg (the SGR In Aruba, there is a high demand for day care or residen-
Group). tial care for individuals with mental disabilities and other
complex disorders. Despite several foundations and organi-
The Aruban delegation received tours and information about zations working on this, there is a sense that there is room
Fundacion Verriet (which provides housing and day care for for improvement and structuring to provide better quality
nearly 500 individuals with disabilities), the Mia Bremmers care and guidance to this group.
Center, the Rehabilitation Center, Curaçao Orthotics &
Prosthetics - all of which fall under the SGR Group. They The Directorate of Public Health in Aruba, in collaboration
also visited the Capriles Clinic and the Birgen di Rosario with other foundations/organizations such as Ambiente Feliz,
Foundation, which work together with the SGR Group in the Stichting voor Verstandelijk Gehandicapten Aruba, Stichting
field of rehabilitation care. The Directorate of Public Health Hunto, Respaldo, the Ministry of Justice and Social Affairs,
also had discussions with SVB and the Ministry of Health, and the Directorate of Social Affairs, has come together to
Environment, and Nature in Curaçao regarding the manage- assess what is necessary in Aruba to establish specialized
ment of rehabilitation care in Curaçao. care for individuals with various disabilities and disorders.
The aim of this visit was to observe how Fundacion Verriet, The intention is to enhance collaboration between Aruba
which operates under the SGR Group, functions and how care and Curaçao in the field of disability care and also unite with
is structured for a group of individuals with various disabili- other islands in the Caribbean on the topics of rights and
ties and disorders. It also aimed to provide the Directorate of inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
