Everyone, without exception, in any circumstance, has the right to good health. Yet even in a city like Milan, which leads the way in healthcare, those of us with disabilities often struggle to find the right facility. For me, finding a properly equipped clinic—with trained staff—took years.
When my neurologist died suddenly, after following my condition since adolescence, my family and I faced an uncertain search for someone to take over my care. That's when we learned about the Dama Project (which we covered in issue 163, ed. note). For several years now, they have stood by me through everything related to my health. Since my condition is stable, they focus mainly on specialist visits when I need them. The staff—nurses and doctors alike—are skilled, responsive, and genuinely warm. That warmth matters. Every visit, even those my primary care doctor refers, happens quickly.
At the Dama Project, no one is turned away. Everyone is welcomed with a real smile—which is a relief not just for the patient, but for the family walking them through the door.