THE OEM Panathinaikos announced today the implementation of sports activities for children and young people who are in the spectrum of autism disorder, with the contribution of the Attica Region and with the help of the Academy of the “greens”.
The relevant announcement in detail:
“The Attica Regional Governor G. Patoulis signed a Cooperation Agreement with the Academy of KAE Panathinaikos OPAP with the aim of implementing a series of sports activities for children and young people who are in the Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
The Agreement was signed by the Regional Governor and the General Manager of KAE Panathinaikos OPAP F. Albertis. Present were the Deputy Regional Minister of Finance N. Peppas, the Director of Strategic Relations of KAE Panathinaikos OPAP G. Kalaitzis, M. Rachovitsas Chief Operating Officer of PAO BC ACADEMY, the Director of the Regional Development Fund of the Regional Development Department S. Drossis, the Associate of the Regional Governor for Sports Ch. Galanopoulou and officials.
This action is carried out with the support of the Attica Region and in particular of the Regional Development Fund through the Structure of support for social cohesion and development intervention actions – Social Network Attica “. The program is entitled “Sports activities – team sport – for children and young people in the Autism Spectrum Disorder”, and is funded by the European Social Fund (ESF) of the OP. “Attiki” 2014-2020.
On the occasion of the signing of the Pact, the Regional Governor G. Patoulis stated: “We actively support every action with a strong social sign and we contribute to the reduction of social exclusion phenomena. I want to congratulate the Panathinaikos team and the academy that will contribute to the implementation of this program through which children are given an opportunity to find a creative way out and engage in sports. Exercise is an integral part of the treatment itself. I would like to congratulate Francesco Albertis and George Kalaitzis who with their actions leave their mark on the history of basketball and contribute together with all the executives of KAE Panathinaikos to the creation of a social sign of Solidarity and Humanity. The Attica Region and its executives, such as the Deputy Regional Minister of Finance N. Peppas and the Mandated Regional Advisor M. Varsos, we remain constant helpers in such initiatives. Above all, our children’s priority is to enhance their education and ensure equal opportunities in healthy activities such as sports and other areas. We continue”.
On his part, F. Albertis stated: “We really want to thank the Regional Governor and all his associates who contributed to the implementation of this program and to give us the opportunity to continue with more strength to help children. It is a very important and moving effort and we hope it grows so that we can give joy and hope to a lot of people. It’s really helpful and we thank them. ”
Sports action
The program includes the organization of basketball courses in special sections designed for the needs of the beneficiaries in the autism spectrum (the beneficiaries will be separated according to their level of functionality, with a classification methodology by specialized staff of the institution). The trainings will take place at the Auxiliary Basketball Court of OAKA (Maroussi) and are without any financial burden for the parents. For applications, a relevant announcement of Call for Expressions of Interest will follow. The program can also include people with autism, regardless of age.
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