The head of the Presidential Grants Fund about the new inclusive center on Golubyatnikova Street: «This is a best practice»

The Mayor of Kazan together with Ilya Chukalin visited Russia's first multi-format space for working with teenagers with autism spectrum disorders

The first inclusive multi-format center for teenagers with autism spectrum disorders «Krylia» has opened on Golubyatnikova Street in Kazan. The project was developed by ANO «Good Kazan», in close collaboration with the community of parents of special children, who also received the opportunity to work here. The center features a training apartment, psychological office, blogging room, and sports rehabilitation center. The opening of this new inclusive space was attended by Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor of Kazan, and Ilya Chukalin, the Director General of the Presidential Grants Fund.

«It all started four years ago when I met with the parents of special needs children. We learned about their challenges in educating and caring for their children. A parent's love and desire to teach is not enough. We decided to create centers where children can learn basic skills and receive support. Specially trained professionals and parents work together to ensure that each child gets the attention and care they need», - I.Metshin said.

Ilsur Metshin, the Mayor, noted that thanks to these educational and training centers, children are able to socialize and learn. There are now five such facilities in the city. «Despite the progress we have made, but we are still at the beginning of this journey. There is still much work to be done».

Ilsur Metshin expressed his gratitude to representatives of the city business community, concerned residents, the ANO «Good Kazan», as well as the Presidential Grants Fund, represented by Ilya Chukalin. Thanks to their support, the infrastructure for inclusive spaces has been created in the capital of Tatarstan. «Each such center costs tens of millions of rubles. The city budget and support from the presidential fund alone are not sufficient. However, we work together and do good deeds together. Thanks to this, children are able to socialize and parents are not left alone», - the Mayor noted.