Due to the merits of her contribution to
successful practices that promote the complete progress and the inclusion of
people with disabilities in society.
The Government of Panamá
awarded Dr. Liliana Mayo, PhD, founder and general director of the Center Ann
Sullivan of Perú(CASP), with the order “Maria Ossa de Amador” in the degree
of “Big Medal Award” for her guidance in the steps undertaken so that the
Center Ann Sullivan Panamá(CASPAN) becomes a reality.
“Her
work of love and excellence transcends the limits of her homeland and proudly
germinates towards the promotion of human rights and the dignity of persons with intellectual disabilities and
their families, in particular”, expressed the first lady of Panamá, Mrs. Martha
Linares de Martinelli, after conferring this distinction to Dr. Mayo.
“Today,
on behalf of the national government and the people of Panamá, we want to
recognize the contribution of this distinguished Peruvian psychologist to the
development of successful practices and experiences that promote the full
development and total inclusion of people with autism into society,” she added.
The
ceremony took place the past 31st of May during the inauguration of CASPAN, with the presence of the nation´s
president, Ricardo Martinelli, representatives of the diplomatic corps, the ministerial cabinet in full and
authorities of that country.
In the ceremony the first
lady of Panamá, gestor of CASPAN, explained that after a strenuous worldwide
investigational tour throughout several
specialized educational centers for children with autism, in 2010 she visited
CASP and she was astounded on its educational program, which besides giving
therapy to the students, it trains the youngsters to reinsert them into the
working force, this being the big difference with the rest of entities they
visited.
“We are contributing to cement sucess in these
boys and girls, together with the commitment
of each family of accompanying them and giving them support. From the
office I am honored to lead, we do not skimp efforts so that the so longed
yearning answer gets through to all”, pointed out the First Lady.
The Center Ann Sullivan of Panamá(CASPAN) will
start attending 35 students among boys, girls and youngsters with autism from
birth to 18 years of age, with the programs of Early Education, Inclusion to
life and Intensive School of Families.
Up to today´s date,
aproximately 200 applications for admission to CASPAN have been presented,
which will be attended progressively.
80% of the applying families come from areas of scarce economic
resources
It is good to remember that since the 15th of
May, Dr. Rosa Oyama, Director of
Proyects and Investigation Area
of the Center Ann Sullivan of Peru(CASP); and Dr. Elena Lazarte,
Director of Inclusion to Life Area of the Center Ann Sullivan del Perú(CASP),
have trained and given guidance to the panamenian classroom specialists which
will provide their services in the Center Ann Sullivan Panama(CASPAN) which
will follow the model of the Ann Sullivan of Perú.