Attica region builds supported living facility for people with disabilities
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The Attica Region in Greece will construct a Supported Living facility for people with disabilities on Salamis island. Governor Nikos Hardalias and Salamis Mayor Giorgos Panagopoulos signed the contract for the project, which will be the second of three such facilities built through a regional program.
The new facility will offer housing and care for nine people with disabilities, providing fully equipped rooms and common areas.
The Attica Region will fund the 1.19 million euro project using European funds from the “Attica 2021-2027” Regional Program, with oversight from the “New Metropolitan Attica AE” development organization. The “Salamis Association of Parents and Friends of People with Disabilities” will be responsible for operating the facility. Hardalias stated the region is the first in Greece to use European funding to build these facilities from the ground up, emphasizing their commitment to tangible social results.
He explained the program aims to provide safety, dignity, and autonomy for people with disabilities within their communities, offering families reassurance about the future. Panagopoulos described the project as a long-held dream for Salamis island, expressing gratitude to Hardalias for making it a reality. Supported Living facilities provide housing, meals, medical care, and social support to help residents develop skills and live as independently as possible, promoting social inclusion and preventing exclusion. Construction is expected to finish within 24 months.
