AIAS Monza Continues Rehabilitation Services Amidst Organizational Changes

The AIAS (Associazione Italiana Assistenza Spastici) Monza rehabilitation center remains fully operational and committed to providing essential services to individuals with disabilities, despite recent organizational and legal challenges. The center, a key resource for the Monza area, serves both minors and adults with a wide range of needs.

Background and Recent Developments

In July 2025, the national AIAS organization assumed management of the Monza section due to internal issues within the local governing bodies as reported by Il Giorno. This intervention followed concerns about the association’s operational capacity. The commissioner, Livio Valvano, National General Manager of AIAS, has reassured users and families that services will continue uninterrupted. The commissionership has been renewed for another six months.

The situation stems from disagreements among members regarding strategic decisions, including a proposed investment in a property confiscated from organized crime in Desio and the inclusion of new members. These disagreements led to a legal dispute, with eleven members challenging the national council’s decision to dissolve the local governing bodies before the Court of Rome. The precautionary phase of this legal challenge concluded on February 17, 2026 according to Il Giorno.

Services Provided

AIAS Monza offers a comprehensive suite of rehabilitation services, including:

• Physiotherapy
• Speech therapy
• Neuropsychomotor skills development
• Occupational therapy
• Neuropsychological re-education
• Equestrian rehabilitation
• Pet therapy
• Music therapy

The center is equipped with advanced technology, such as the EksoNr exoskeleton – a robotic device donated by Valentina Tagliabue, a Monza entrepreneur and former athlete – designed to aid in the recovery of walking for individuals with neurological injuries. The Nirvana therapeutic system utilizes virtual reality and interactive games to stimulate movement and cognitive functions.

Impact and Statistics

As of December 31, 2025, AIAS Monza supported 949 users – 765 minors and 184 adults – delivering a total of 51,102 services, consistent with the previous year’s figures as reported by MBNews. The center employs 8 specialist doctors and 8 psychologists, with 33 rehabilitation workers, and plans are in place to fill positions resulting from retirements and transfers.

Contact Information

AIAS Città di Monza ETS is located at Via Andrea Lissoni, 14, 20900 Monza MB. You can reach them by phone at 039 222141 or by fax at 039 360022. Their website is www.aiasmonza.it and their email address is help@aiasmonza.it according to the AIAS Monza website.

Looking Ahead

Despite the ongoing administrative challenges, AIAS Monza remains dedicated to its mission of providing high-quality rehabilitation services to the community. The national AIAS organization is committed to ensuring the center’s continued operation and its role as a vital resource for individuals with disabilities and their families.