The (KDAP-MEA) entity of Drama City was founded in 2000 and operated through the Territorial Employment Agreements of the City of Drama in the Second Community Support Framework through the Municipal Enterprise of Social and Tourism Development organization (DEKPOTA) of Drama & the Social Services department of the Municipality of Drama. Since 2004 has worked according to measure 5.4 «Actions Social Support» Category 5.4.2 « Support of operational actions for social care» of the O.P (Operational Program) of Eastern Macedonia and Thrace 2000-2006 co-financed by 75% by the European Social Fund and by 25% out of the resources of the Greek government.

Since September 2008 continues to be implemented by Municipal Corporation of Social and Tourism Development organization (DEKPOTA) of the City of Drama under the program «Harmonization of Professional & Family Life» of the Agency of Labor Center and the Department of Employment and Social Protection with the supporting actions of the Mayor of Drama Mr. Thomas Margaritis and it is included in the National Strategic Reference Framework 2007-2013.

OUR AIM IS

  To provide quality and effective social care services

  To support people with disabilities and their families (psychological support and consulting)

  To help in the socialization and social integration of citizens who have special needs.

  To ensure the quality of life and the decent living of citizens

  To help the psycho - physical development and improvement of individual potential

  To provide to children with disabilities the opportunity to have their own place of entertainment, expression and individual development and social skills, sports-physical education and creative activities

  To offer the benefit of harmonization of the professional and family life of women, by releasing them from the care of their child as the care of children takes place over the school hours so the free time of children is exploited in the daily program in creative activities, applicable to (KDAP-MEA) inhibitors, while there is free time for the families

STAFF of the CENTER

The center is staffed with specially-Scientific staff (psychologist, trainer), personal care / technical care personnel (Technical Instructor, Social care personnel), administrative staff, support staff (family assistant) and driver to transport children by the car which is available in the center. The center operates in the spirit of teamwork between the various disciplines for a coordinated, effective and efficient job.
The daily program provides a harmonic psychophysical development of children, contributes to the socialization and the smooth interaction between the children and enhance the auditing process. Children are approached by means of the affection, dialogue, explanation and trust by the special staff.
There are different parts of the employment of children with disabilities who adapted to the applications submitted each year. Today there are 3 sections :

Section 1 · children under 18 with mental disability / mobility difficulties / other development disorders

Section 2 · children over 18 years with mental disability / mobility difficulties

Section 3 children with autism

EMPLOYMENT AREAS

The (KDAP-MEA) has 4 areas of employment, which are conducted to the following activities:

1.  1. Area of visual activities and technical education - cognitive skills

  In this place people with disabilities can engage in activities such as painting, clay, plaster, paper craft, adhesive, painting and various other handicrafts and construction.

  In this area is also provided individual training and linguistic exercises, pre-mathematic and mathematical concepts, exercise in writing, visual and physical exercise and cooperation that help the mental abilities of the children (visual, auditory and working memory, attention concentration, logical-mathematic thinking and reasoning).

2.  Area for psycho - movement activities

 At this area take place gymnastic exercises and drills of psycho - movement exercises that can help children develop physically, emotionally, mentally and socially and contribute to the overall mobility and delicate, the orientation in space and time and the " plevriosi " of them.

 They can play games together, and engage in musical activities and songs. Children are being trained under the supervision of the trainer of the fitness center (treadmill and exercise bike) that exists in this area. The exercise seeks to develop the mobility of children, their physical fitness, their physical health, the harmony of the body but also all the characteristics that make up a healthy personality (courage, confidence, initiative, respect the rules, accountability etc. ).

3.  Free time area

  In this area there is a TV, a video, and a dvd device that show various animated films, educational films and musical events that take place.
 The area has also computers with special applications and programs dealing with people with disabilities.
 The children may also be engaged with board and educational games.

4.   Cooking & Pastry Area

  In this are small meals and sweets are prepared and in this area the children can have lunch breaks.

Today the number of people working weekly in this entity counts 49 people, aged from 6 - 43 years old.

The center provides psychological support and counseling support for children and their families so to deal with psychological or emotional problems. Also, the family is informed and referred to other educational establishments, social services or specialized bodies as appropriate.
An individualized education program is provided targeted on the basis of the mental-cognitive level, on the skills of each child after an evaluation of the skill level and in cooperation with the parent or the child protector. BR> Constantly the center seeks for new ways and activities which contribute to the socialization and integration of children with disabilities and improve the development and education through their creative work.

Thus a lot of other activities are developed such as:

1.  Educational excursions (visits to museums, archaeological sites, art exhibitions, services, technical training facilities, etc.)

2.  Recreational activities (at playgrounds, cafes, restaurants, cultural centers, theater, festivals-events at the center, participation in local events)
The (KDAP-MEA) service for adults with disabilities is a fine invention since it cover a part of integrated emptiness from the side of the actual state for social support and care for adults with disabilities. The existence of people for a long time to (KDAP-MEA) demonstrates the need for support of this type and also could be said that reflects the satisfaction out of the service performed in this structure.
It is very important to us that many families with people with disabilities are served free in a safe place, a suitable place, with experienced staff.
It is very important for all that all the citizens of Drama embrace all our efforts, recognize our work and contribute to social integration of persons with disabilities.
We believe in the implementation of the (KDAP-MEA) service and contribute to the implementation of multi-dimensional work of social integration of people with disabilities which is a high priority for us all.