Microsoft provides advisory services to welfare agencies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

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Microsoft provides advisory services to welfare agencies in Europe, the Middle East and Africa

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Microsoft will be holding an informative meeting for Ministries from Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA) engaged in the social services area in order to provide insights into how the digital transformation can help welfare agencies.

The event will be held on September 13 at the “Microsoft Executive Briefing Centre” (EBC) in Brussels and constitutes a unique opportunity to kindle customers’ imagination and promote promotion and speed with the help of personalised experiences in a cloud- and mobile-based world.

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The Chief Executive of European Social Network opens the Postgraduate course about local Social Services of ACM-UB-iSocial
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A new debate explores the opportunities and limits of predictive systems and automation in Social Services
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A new debate explores the opportunities and limits of predictive systems and automation in Social Services

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La Casa de Carlota, a design studio that promotes diversity and inclusion

admin on 19 July 2018

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La Casa de Carlota, a design studio that promotes diversity and inclusion

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La Casa de Carlota

Design studio that promotes the employment inclusion of people with Down syndrome and autism, and young people

Unlike other initiatives, La Casa de Carlota it is not an occupational center or an aid service, but an art company that seeks to incorporate diverse profiles in order to explore creativity without limitations. In the different projects, professional designers, students from design schools, illustrators, and creatives participate, as well as people with diverse abilities. The members define themselves as “creative activists”.

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Location

Barcelona, Medellín, Sevilla and Lima

Partners / Funders

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Genesis

The studio was founded in 2013 in Barcelona by José María Batalla, along with other partners from the advertising and social sectors. The name originates from the daughter of one of the founders, who has Down syndrome.

Implementation level

La Casa de Carlota is the first Spanish company to obtain the B Corp certification, which accredits that an entity complies with high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability. Additionally, the project has received numerous recognitions for its innovative character such as the LAUS Gold Award, the European Design Award, and the City of Barcelona Award. Moreover, in 2018 they were invited to explain their business model at the United Nations headquarters in New York.

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App&Town Compagnon, people with disability can travel independently on public transport

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App&Town Compagnon, people with disability can travel independently on public transport

AMPANS and Mass Factory

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The technological company Mass Factory in collaboration with the Foundation AMPANS and the Foundation Saint Pere Claver has developed App&Town Compagnon, a transport-assisted system for people with intellectual disability, mental illness, or memory dysfunctions, that allows them to safely use public transportation, with precise guidance provided by a mobile app, and continuous monitoring by means of a Web App in the cloud. App&Town Compagnon conforms to the Smart City Concept, improvement citizens’ quality of life through use of technology.

App&Town Compagnon is a customized transport assisted system which is adaptable to the abilities of each user. The system includes: route-planning, guidance, and remote monitoring. App&Town Compagnon is a tool that improves social inclusion, mobility, and self-esteem of its users.

In 2018 Apps&Town Compagnon won the Technology Innovation Red Cross Humanitarian Award.

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Location

Bages Region, Barcelona, Madrid (Spain); Laval and Longueuil (Canada)

Partners / Funders

Fundació Sant Pere Claver, Fundació ONCE, STL, Smart Columbus

Genesis

Mass Factory, a spin-off of “Universitat autònoma de Barcelona (UAB)”, was founded in 2012 as a result of project developed by eight Computer Engineering students under the direction of Prof. Jordi Roig. The mobile app which was developed “OnTheBus”, now called “App&Town Going with you”, is the first commercial product of the company.

The original “OnTheBus”, is a free app for Android that allows planning urban routes, either by walking or by bus and has two distinctive characteristics:

  • Universal Design that facilitates its use by most of the people
  • An extremely precise navigational algorithm which may be used by persons with visual disability

Implementation level

  • In Bages Region (Spain) there are 17 intellectually impaired users
  • In Barcelona there are more than 50 users that include, intellectually or visually impaired people, people with mental disorders as well as senior citizens with memory deficiencies
  • In Madrid there are 10 users with Down syndrome
  • In Laval and Longueil, Canada, there are 70 users with intellectual impairment and developmental disorders

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Scottish national program to help implement Self-Directed Support

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MyGov Social, Big Data Analysis Applied to Social Services

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MyGov Social, Big Data Analysis Applied to Social Services

AOC and County Council of Vallès Oriental

MyGov Social

Personalized and Proactive Recommendation Service for Citizens with Social Needs

MyGov Social uses advanced analysis of personal data and the behavior of anonymous users with the same sociodemographic profile to offer citizens a personalized, proactive, and trustworthy relationship with the administration from an inter-administrative perspective.

Big Data and predictive tools are useful for analyzing data sources to proactively identify different situations and thus anticipate needs in the field of home care.

The service is offered with strict compliance with personal data regulations, always upon citizen request, with the goal of advancing citizen trust in the administration.

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Localization

Catalonia

Partners / Funders

Bismart

Genesis

MyGov Social was presented in February 2018 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.

Implementation level

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Street Soccer Barcelona, a socio-sports project for homeless people

admin on 17 July 2018

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Street Soccer Barcelona, a socio-sports project for homeless people

Street Soccer Barcelona Associació

Street Soccer BCN

A socio-sports project aimed at homeless people and those in social exclusion

The Street Soccer Barcelona program offers football training, a small meal before or after training sessions, and a hygiene and shower space. Morning training sessions are adapted and non-competitive, integrating sports and a space of trust through speaking and listening, where attendees can safely share the difficulties they face daily.

The project also offers the possibility to play in the Consell Escolar League (CEEB), a mixed team of volunteers that competes with other local groups. Additionally, annual immersive stays are organized in groups of 2 to 30 people over four days, aiming to establish deeper bonds and promote integration.

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Localization

Barcelona, Catalonia

Partners / Funders

Barcelona City Council, Accem, Progress, Caspar Foundation, Barcelona Provincial Council, La Caixa Foundation’s Social Work, CEEB, Catalan Football Foundation, INEFC, CeleBreak, TNDM, Ergasia, Ametller Origen, Consum, Turris.

Genesis

Street Soccer Barcelona was created in 2018 and is inspired by the Belgian model.

Level of implementation

According to 2022 data, the organization records 2,658 attendances, with 174 athletes participating in the project, coming from 39 different nationalities. Additionally, through charity tournaments, the organization has raised over 23,000 euros.

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SmartNav4, mouse for using the computer with complete autonomy

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SmartNav4, mouse for using the computer with complete autonomy

NaturalPoint

SmartNav 4

Mouse that allows autonomous navigation for people with ALS

SmartNav4 is the fourth generation of a mouse that facilitates computer use for people with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) and other conditions that reduce mobility.

With the integrated Dwell Clicking software and a free on-screen keyboard created by Lake Software, SmartNav4 works using a small sticker made of reflective material that can be placed anywhere on the face and a sensor located above the screen. By moving the head, the computer pointer can be controlled without the need to use hands. To click, simply stop on a specific target for a configurable amount of time.

This way, the movement required to operate the mouse is minimal compared to other accessories that place a heavy load on different parts of the body, such as the wrist. People with ALS can thus write emails, respond to WhatsApp messages, and perform any action on the computer completely autonomously.

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Corvallis (Oregon, EUA)

Partners / Funders

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Genesis

NaturalPoint was founded in 1996 to develop and bring to market high-quality image tracking technology and unique computer control devices.

Level of implementation

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AutonoMe, emotion recognition in people with intellectual disabilities

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AutonoMe, emotion recognition in people with intellectual disabilities

Ave Maria Foundation, Robotics Institute for Dependence

AutonoMe

Sensor and software system for recording and analyzing the emotional state of people with intellectual disabilities during educational activities

People with high levels of intellectual disability and dependence cannot express their emotions directly. Consequently, most of the time, there is a subjective interpretation of their interests, preferences, and tastes.

AutonoMe is a platform that incorporates software and various sensors to analyze the emotional state of people with intellectual disabilities during activities involving educators and users. The goal is to use this information to personalize therapeutic interventions more effectively. Additionally, all the data obtained through this integrated software allows for the automatic adaptation of activities carried out through computers and robots.

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Location

Barcelona, Catalonia

Partners / Funders

Biomedical Research Institute of Bellvitge (Idibell) and La Caixa Foundation

Genesis

The Ave Maria Foundation launched AutonoMe in 2016 with the aim of understanding the emotions of people with disabilities during activities in order to personalize therapeutic sessions.

Implementation level

AutonoMe received financial support of nearly 40,000 euros under the Social Initiatives Projects Assistance Program (2016) annually promoted by the Foundation.

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JUS-APP, portable technology solution for municipal social workers

Scottish national program to help implement Self-Directed Support

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Bitàcola, mental health prevention service in work environments

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Bitàcola, mental health prevention service in work environments

Fundació Joia

Bitàcola

Coaching service for individuals experiencing psychological distress that adversely affects their personal and professional lives

Bitàcola is a program aimed at safeguarding emotional health and well-being through the prevention and detection of psychological distress caused by work-related or personal stressors. In this regard, the goal is to promote an optimal mental state that enables users to enhance their capabilities across all aspects of life.

Various tools are employed during consultations, including Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), mindfulness, and mindfulness-based techniques. Each session lasts for 45 minutes. The professional team comprises experienced coaches and accredited psychologists with multidisciplinary backgrounds in clinical psychology, pedagogy, and coaching methods.

The service equips individuals with tools to achieve their career and personal goals in a short period. It also serves as a preventive measure against job loss due to psychological distress, catering to both employed individuals and those on leave due to mental health issues.

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Location

Catalonia, Spain

Partners / Funders

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Genesis

The Joia Foundation established the Bitàcola service in 2012. The team consists of professionals trained at the Hospital de Sant Pau in Barcelona.

Implementation level

Following the inception of Bitàcola, in 2015, the Joia Foundation introduced Bitàcola Youth, complementing psychological services with employment insertion methodologies. This initiative provides comprehensive and innovative support to youth facing mental health challenges.

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Park4Dis, making it easier for people with reduced mobility to find a parking space

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JUS-APP, portable technology solution for municipal social workers

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Scottish national program to help implement Self-Directed Support

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HIGEA Community, smart management of social and health organisations

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HIGEA Community, smart management of social and health organisations

AREP, Fundació Joia, FETB, Open TIC

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Comprehensive cloud solution designed for the intelligent management of organizations with health, social and labor insertion intervention, which integrates the management of these three areas and exponentially improves the quality of care for the user through the SITT system (Sustainable, Integral and Transversal Technology).

While the current offer of software aimed at health and social management focuses on serving large corporations, this application is adapted to the management model of social, health and labor insertion organizations in the Third Sector through an econòmic investment sustainable.

The program has from the beginning the level of interoperability required by the Catalan Health Service (HC3) and the maximum security of the data. Sustainability comes from cloud data and secure access from anywhere (services, housing, etc.).

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Location

Catalonia

Partners / Funders

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Genesis

It is a program created jointly in 2016 by an alliance between the organisations of the third sector Joia Foundation and AREP, and later Eulalia Torres de Bea Foundation. Account as a technology partner, Open TIC.

Implementation level

Currently, it is working at full capacity at the Joia Foundation, AREP, the Eulàlia Torres de Bea Foundation, the Hospital Sant Jaume and Santa Magdalena Foundation, and the ARAPDIS Association.

Further information

Community Higea

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JUS-APP, portable technology solution for municipal social workers

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Idecide, decision-making support tools for people with psychosocial difficulties

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Idecide, decision-making support tools for people with psychosocial difficulties

SUPPORT-Fundació Tutelar Girona

Project to enhance the autonomy of people with disabilities when making decisions

Despite the existence of the International Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which promotes autonomy and equality of rights, guardianship procedures still prevail in the judicial sphere.

IDecide is an initiative aimed at empowering people with intellectual disabilities in making daily decisions. For example, in areas such as finances, consumption, or health.

On the other hand, the project aims to provide tools to overcome the legal and social barriers that limit the autonomy of these individuals. It also aims to become a reference space for international best practices in this field, with the creation of guides and materials for professionals.

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Location

Catalonia

Partners / Funders

European Funds, EASPD, KVPS, Social Care Training, Margarita Foundation, and Arnau Campus Foundation.

Genesis

IDecide was created in 2017 and was deployed in three annual phases.

The Tutelar Foundation of the Girona Districts, initiated in 2013, is the organization of this type with the most cases in Catalonia, specifically 834 active cases.

Implementation level

Of the group of people supported by the Foundation, 49% have a mental illness, 26% have an intellectual disability, 20% suffer from cognitive impairment, and 4% have a behavioral disorder.

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Leaves, an online bereavement support service for older adults.

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Park4Dis, making it easier for people with reduced mobility to find a parking space

Park4Dis, making it easier for people with reduced mobility to find a parking space

JUS-APP, portable technology solution for municipal social workers

JUS-APP, portable technology solution for municipal social workers

Scottish national program to help implement Self-Directed Support

Scottish national program to help implement Self-Directed Support

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