CARMONA CITY, CAVITE — Managing a lifelong neurological condition is a massive financial and emotional battle for any family. Between the sky-high costs of daily maintenance medications, specialized physical therapy appointments, and sudden hospital visits, the expenses can easily overwhelm a household budget. To help carry this heavy load, the City Government of Carmona stepped up this week to hand out an essential financial lifeline to the community.
Direct Support for Families Battling Neurological Conditions
Timed perfectly with the celebration of the 23rd Cerebral Palsy Awareness and Protection Week, the Office of the City Persons with Disability Affairs Officer arranged a major medical assistance distribution. The program targeted a total of 128 local patients who are currently living with cerebral palsy and epilepsy. Instead of just offering generic advice, the city provided direct, practical cash and medical support. This assistance is designed to go straight toward paying for continuous doctor consultations, everyday prescription refills, and critical rehabilitation therapy sessions that these patients rely on to improve their mobility and comfort.
A Testament to Inclusive Governance
By bringing these medical resources directly to vulnerable families, Carmona is proving that it takes its title as an inclusive, PWD-friendly city seriously. For the 128 local families who received help, this week wasn't just about healthcare awareness—it was a real, comforting reminder that their local government has their back when times get tough. This initiative builds on Carmona's growing reputation as a model for PWD inclusion, following the success of the DEAFinitely Happy Store—a social enterprise café operated by deaf personnel and persons with Down syndrome—and the city's consistent recognition for its outstanding contributions to community development and inclusive governance.
