Ankara's First Breath Center Opened for Service

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş inaugurated Ankara's first Breath Center, which allows families of individuals with disabilities to leave their children for up to 30 days within a year when needed.

Opening and Features of the Center

Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş toured Ankara's first Breath Center alongside members of the press and social media content creators, chatting with the individuals with disabilities staying there. Minister Göktaş announced the opening of a center where families of individuals with disabilities can leave their children for up to 30 days within a year during times of need.

Capacity and Workshop Activities

Ankara's first Breath Center has a capacity of 24 people and consists of separate units for women and men. Visiting the 'Goodness Exists' stand as part of the program, Minister Göktaş toured the handicrafts workshops in the business and occupation unit and examined the products made by individuals with disabilities.

Goal of Spreading Nationwide Across Turkey

Recalling that they also opened a similar center in Istanbul's Beylikdüzü district, Minister Göktaş noted that they have opened a total of 48 centers so far and aim to spread these numbers nationwide across Turkey within a month. She stated that families of individuals with disabilities need a place where they can safely leave their children during surgeries, out-of-town trips, or emergencies.

Saray Barrier-Free Living Center

Stating that the Saray Barrier-Free Living Center serves 779 individuals with disabilities, Göktaş reported that rehabilitation as well as social and cultural activities are carried out on the campus, which features 53 licensed disabled athletes. Emphasizing that all services provided at the center are completely free of charge, Göktaş stated that they are spreading the 'Goodness Exists' Platform across Turkey and invited all citizens to become volunteers.