For the past 22 months, the Duque de Caxias municipal government in Brazil has been expanding its inclusion and assistance policies for people with disabilities, neurodivergent people and families in vulnerable circumstances.
In Xerém, the Autism Farm has provided more than 3,000 appointments. The facility offers specialized support to autistic people, people with syndromes and family members, with activities involving contact with nature.
The Specialized Rehabilitation Center provides more than 50,000 appointments per month. The facility offers physical, intellectual, hearing and visual rehabilitation, with multidisciplinary teams.
Two other facilities are planned. The Family House in Imbariê will bring together medical services, family support and vocational courses. The Autism House is under construction in Parque Vila Nova. The project includes consultation rooms, a full-time bilingual school and a sports complex, among other services.
