The VQC Indigenous Center

The Center for Indigenous People with Disabilities was initially located in the remote city of Grano de Oro.

However, major constraints such as lack of access to transportation, communication services and sanitation made it impossible for the mission to provide quality care in this setting.

Now located in Tuis, the Center currently is at capacity providing quality care to seven indigenous residents, each with their own individual needs.

 

Victorino, a social butterfly, was left mentally and physically disabled after suffering a severe fall.

Mario and Isidro, both ex-drug addicts suffer from mental retardation and schizophrenia. They both are from the Bribri indigenous group in the Talamanca area

 

Cela and her son Filemon were left abandoned by their community because of the social stigma of Filemon´s cerebral palsy. Cela has been diagnosed with schizophrenia

Priscilla has been diagnosed with mental retardation and schizophrenia and while she prefers solitude, she can be coaxed to actively participate in group activities.

 

Wainer, a youthful 18 year old, suffers from schizophrenia and mental retardation. He speaks mostly his indigenous dialect Cabecar and some Spanish, and is eager to learn English words whenever he can.