Founded in 1972, Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door has charted a successful and honorable course in the service of children and adults with cerebral palsy in Greece. ABOUT US Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door never isolated itself or the people in its care and has always tried to overcome barriers, to build bridges and to fight for the inclusion of the people with disability in every walk of life. OUR IMPACT Celebrating its fiftieth year, CPG/Open Door enables people with cerebral palsy to live a full and meaningful life, offering a wide range of educational and rehabilitation services that have immeasurably improved the lives of scores of children and adults as well as their families. OUR MISSION As pioneers in the field of cerebral palsy, Cerebral Palsy Greece/Open Door aims to: • offer systematic services to people with cerebral palsy and support to their families • integrate people with cerebral palsy into society • train specialized staff • raise public awareness • encourage scientific research, especially in the field of prevention • promote the necessary legislative measures for people with disability OUR PRINCIPLES • Our belief in the unique value and limitless potential of each and every people with cerebral palsy • Our pioneering spirit that opens up many new pathways and widens the horizons for people with cerebral palsy • Our belief that education, culture and art are defining factors in the life of every human being • Our determination to provide a high standard of service on all fronts and in all circumstances • Our determination never to give up as long as there is one child, teenager or adult in need of help • Our hope for a brave new world that we can all share as equals OUR ACTION The Open Door Centre of Education and Rehabilitation in Argyroupoli, Athens, provides services to over 240 children, young people and adults with cerebral palsy on a daily basis.
