PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) – Mayor Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez inaugurated ‘Centro 3.21’, a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide quality multidisciplinary care for children and young adults with Down Syndrome, intellectual disabilities, and neuromotor disorders. The ribbon-cutting ceremony took place at the clinic, located at Av. México 1200, La Floresta neighborhood.
“The inauguration of ‘Centro 3.21’ in Puerto Vallarta means opening a space for hope,” said Mayor Michel, highlighting the clinic’s exceptional facilities, including neuromotor, neurosensory, and language rooms, medical offices, and specially designed classrooms for preschool and primary care.
He added, “When a man has a big heart, he supports others because in the end we are all brothers. The Andrea 3.21 Foundation is very well organized, and this clinic has facilities that surprise us for their quality. I congratulate you on this opening.”
Karen Malacara Bustamante, president of the Andrea 3.21 Foundation, explained that the non-profit civil association aims to provide access to multidisciplinary care through scholarship programs. This care will be extended at the Center for Active Teaching and Learning (CEAA) and the Specialized Child Rehabilitation Clinic (RIE), ensuring children and young adults have a dignified life with full social and labor inclusion.
“This place will mark a milestone in the heart of Puerto Vallarta. We take a step towards building a more inclusive society, where every child, regardless of their abilities, has the opportunity to develop their full potential and be an active part of our community,” she stated.
An emotional testament to the importance of the center was given by Julio Abraham González López, a person with Down syndrome. Various dignitaries were present at the event, including Juan Carlos Anguiano Orozco, Undersecretary for Development and Liaison with Civil Society Organizations OSC of Jalisco; businessman Fernando Castro, treasurer of the Andrea 3.21 Foundation; Raquel López de los Reyes, general director of CEAA; and Mariel Plata Rivas, director of CEAA and RIE.
The event also acknowledged the significant support of Professor Michel and his wife María de Jesús López Delgado, president of the municipal DIF System. The inauguration concluded with a tour of the facilities and expressions of gratitude to the many sponsors and donors backing this vital project.
‘Centro 3.21’ is more than a clinic; it represents a monumental step in the field of inclusive education and care in Puerto Vallarta. Its team of highly trained professionals will be committed to providing therapies and educational programs that stimulate physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development, ensuring a brighter future for those who need it most.
PUERTO VALLARTA (PVDN) - Mayor Luis Alberto Michel Rodríguez inaugurated 'Centro 3.21', a state-of-the-art facility designed to provide quality multidisciplinary . . .
