The Governing Board of Las Rozas has approved a budget of €154,000 to acquire an exoskeleton intended for students at the Monte Abantos Special Education Centre, a robotic device that helps children with neurological issues to stand and walk.
The Monte Abantos Special Education Centre, located in Las Rozas, will soon have a robotic exoskeleton valued at €154,000, following the local Governing Board's approval of the budget modification that will allow its purchase through the centre's AMPA.
Aiding mobility and autonomy
The device is designed to assist children with neurological and motor needs to stand and walk, thereby facilitating rehabilitation processes. According to municipal sources, the exoskeleton will improve the mobility and personal autonomy of the students, as well as enhance their inclusion in the educational and therapeutic activities of the centre.
Monte Abantos caters to students with special educational needs from 18 municipalities in the Community of Madrid, making this investment a regional resource.
“In Las Rozas, we understand that the social application of technology is an extraordinary opportunity for our society,” stated the mayor, José de la Uz.
The mayor and the Councillor for Education and Culture, Gloria Fernández, learned a few months ago about the operation of such devices and the benefits they bring to children.
The Plenary will give final approval
The grant file will be submitted to the next municipal Plenary for final approval. Once ratified, the centre's AMPA will be responsible for processing the acquisition of the exoskeleton.
Other proposals from the governing team, such as grants for public nursery schools Aserrín Aserrán, Cigüeña María, La Marazuela, and Juan Ramón Jiménez, aimed at facilitating the internships of Early Childhood Education students, will also be discussed in the same plenary session.
Approval of two grants from the Department of Family and Social Services, led by Ruth Agra, is also planned, each amounting to €4,000 for the Xia-Gibbs Association and the SYEI Foundation, entities that support families and research into two rare diseases.
A commitment to social technology
The Las Rozas City Council has highlighted the innovative nature of this investment, which combines cutting-edge technology with a social purpose. For the local residents, it represents a step forward in addressing diversity and an example of how public resources can enhance the quality of life for the most vulnerable groups.
The exoskeleton adds to other inclusion projects promoted by the City Council, which aims to position Las Rozas as a benchmark in the application of technology to the social sphere. Those interested in learning more about the device or the centre can contact the Monte Abantos AMPA or the Department of Education.
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