KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

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KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

KeyRing

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks

un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing’s Community Living Networks are an innovative approach to supporting independent living for people with a range of support needs. The model places individuals in their own homes within the same neighbourhood and connects them through a peer-support network. Instead of institutional or residential care, KeyRing builds local groups, typically nine members living in separate flats, who support one another based on their personal strengths and skills. Each network includes a volunteer who also lives in the neighbourhood, within walking distance. This volunteer receives free accommodation in return for coordinating the network, promoting mutual support, and helping members engage with the wider community.

Originally created in 1990 by Carl Poll to support people with learning disabilities, the model has since expanded to include anyone who may need assistance to live independently, including individuals with learning disabilities, mental health challenges, physical disabilities, or those at risk of social isolation. The emphasis is on empowerment rather than dependency: members contribute to the network, develop practical and social skills, and gain confidence through everyday connections.

KeyRing staff provide flexible, tailored support, working alongside the volunteer and local services while avoiding rigid or prescriptive care structures. This includes help with daily living, strengthening community links, accessing public services, or arranging group meetings and shared tasks. The organisation highlights the value of ordinary community life, showing that independence is strengthened when people are connected with neighbours and local resources rather than separated from them.

While KeyRing operates as a social care provider in England and Wales, the model has gained international relevance. Networks inspired by KeyRing principles have also been promoted in countries such as New Zealand, the Netherlands, and Finland, where organisations explore adapting the approach to local contexts.

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Jordi Amat, Director of the ICT Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion: “The goal of wSocial is to make information available to the entire social ecosystem”

Jordi Amat is the Director of the Information and Communication Technologies Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia. We speak with him to learn more about wSocial, how it works, and its planned rollout.
Fotografia de grup després de l'entrega del premi a la Integració Social a través de la tecnologia, categoria dels premis d'Innovació Social de Catalunya GrausTIC patrocinada per iSocial

iSocial Foundation and GrausTIC Award the Prize for Social Integration through Digitalization to the Dinder Club App

With this award, the iSocial Foundation aims to recognize the work of Dinder Club, the first dating and leisure app designed for people with intellectual disabilities. This pioneering initiative promotes social inclusion through technology, offering a safe and accessible environment to facilitate personal relationships and group activities.
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Expert by Experience, professionalization of peer-support for seniors

A peer‐support initiative enabling older residents to receive support on mental health and substance use from trained experts by experience
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Professionalising Peer Support: Transforming Care Through Shared Experience

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The Rehab-Lab Network, recognized by Plena Inclusión as a “Practice with Impact”

Fundació iSocial took part in the national meeting “Prácticas con Impacto” organized by Plena Inclusión in Seville, where we presented the Rehab-Lab Network to more than 500 professionals and organizations from the intellectual disability sector.
un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks

Be My Eyes, A Global Platform for Visual Assistance and Inclusion

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Be My Eyes, A Global Platform for Visual Assistance and Inclusion

Be My Eyes, Inc. 

A global accessibility platform that empowers blind and low-vision people through real-time visual assistance

Una plataforma d’accessibilitat global que empodera persones cegues i amb baixa visió mitjançant assistència visual en temps real

Be My Eyes is an accessibility platform that connects blind and low-vision individuals with sighted volunteers and professional partners through live video calls. Using a free mobile app, users can request instant visual assistance for everyday tasks such as reading labels, navigating spaces, or identifying objects. A volunteer on the other end of the call sees through the user’s phone camera and provides real-time guidance, helping bridge the gap between visual information and fostering independent living.

Since its launch in 2015, Be My Eyes has built a vast, supportive community that harnesses technology to create meaningful human connections. The platform is free, and anonymous and its design is simple, ensuring users can receive help quickly and privately whenever needed.

Beyond volunteer assistance, Be My Eyes also partners with companies and organizations to enhance accessibility in workplaces and customer support. Through its Be My Eyes for Business and Be My Eyes for Work programs, the service allows employees and customers who are blind or have low vision to interact, via accessible video tools, directly with trained support agents . In 2023, the organization expanded its reach with Be My AI, an artificial intelligence assistant developed in collaboration with OpenAI, which provides instant, context-aware visual descriptions when human volunteers are unavailable.

Be My Eyes represents a transformative approach to inclusion, merging empathy, innovation, and global collaboration to make the world more accessible for all.

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Usuari utilitzant wSocial

Jordi Amat, Director of the ICT Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion: “The goal of wSocial is to make information available to the entire social ecosystem”

Jordi Amat is the Director of the Information and Communication Technologies Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia. We speak with him to learn more about wSocial, how it works, and its planned rollout.
Fotografia de grup després de l'entrega del premi a la Integració Social a través de la tecnologia, categoria dels premis d'Innovació Social de Catalunya GrausTIC patrocinada per iSocial

iSocial Foundation and GrausTIC Award the Prize for Social Integration through Digitalization to the Dinder Club App

With this award, the iSocial Foundation aims to recognize the work of Dinder Club, the first dating and leisure app designed for people with intellectual disabilities. This pioneering initiative promotes social inclusion through technology, offering a safe and accessible environment to facilitate personal relationships and group activities.
professionalització del suport entre iguals per a persones grans

Expert by Experience, professionalization of peer-support for seniors

A peer‐support initiative enabling older residents to receive support on mental health and substance use from trained experts by experience
Innobreak - Professionalitzar el suport entre iguals: transformar l’atenció des de l’experiència compartida

Professionalising Peer Support: Transforming Care Through Shared Experience

Entre Iguals (Catalonia) and Mental Health Support Services for the Elderly (Finland). December 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Open for registration.
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The Rehab-Lab Network, recognized by Plena Inclusión as a “Practice with Impact”

Fundació iSocial took part in the national meeting “Prácticas con Impacto” organized by Plena Inclusión in Seville, where we presented the Rehab-Lab Network to more than 500 professionals and organizations from the intellectual disability sector.
un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks

Easy reading clubs that promote inclusion and access to culture

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Easy reading clubs that promote inclusion and access to culture

Ampans

Easy reading clubs to promote accessibility to culture

Clubs de lectura fàcil per fomentar l’accessibilitat de la cultura

The Ampans reading clubs are weekly meetings where groups of people with different reading abilities read aloud and share impressions about easy-to-read books. This method, which follows a set of guidelines and recommendations related to text writing and design, aims to make information accessible to people with reading comprehension difficulties. In this sense, some sentences are simplified, and comparisons or metaphors that could create confusion are avoided.

The project is part of the “Network of Easy Reading and Cognitive Accessibility Clubs” program. Beyond the clubs, training activities related to accessibility in libraries and other culture-related initiatives have been carried out. A working group has also been created, made up of a multidisciplinary team that works to promote cognitive accessibility in the community.

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Usuari utilitzant wSocial

Jordi Amat, Director of the ICT Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion: “The goal of wSocial is to make information available to the entire social ecosystem”

Jordi Amat is the Director of the Information and Communication Technologies Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia. We speak with him to learn more about wSocial, how it works, and its planned rollout.
Fotografia de grup després de l'entrega del premi a la Integració Social a través de la tecnologia, categoria dels premis d'Innovació Social de Catalunya GrausTIC patrocinada per iSocial

iSocial Foundation and GrausTIC Award the Prize for Social Integration through Digitalization to the Dinder Club App

With this award, the iSocial Foundation aims to recognize the work of Dinder Club, the first dating and leisure app designed for people with intellectual disabilities. This pioneering initiative promotes social inclusion through technology, offering a safe and accessible environment to facilitate personal relationships and group activities.
professionalització del suport entre iguals per a persones grans

Expert by Experience, professionalization of peer-support for seniors

A peer‐support initiative enabling older residents to receive support on mental health and substance use from trained experts by experience
Innobreak - Professionalitzar el suport entre iguals: transformar l’atenció des de l’experiència compartida

Professionalising Peer Support: Transforming Care Through Shared Experience

Entre Iguals (Catalonia) and Mental Health Support Services for the Elderly (Finland). December 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Open for registration.
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The Rehab-Lab Network, recognized by Plena Inclusión as a “Practice with Impact”

Fundació iSocial took part in the national meeting “Prácticas con Impacto” organized by Plena Inclusión in Seville, where we presented the Rehab-Lab Network to more than 500 professionals and organizations from the intellectual disability sector.
un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks

WelcoMe, an application that facilitates visits to venues for people with disabilities

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WelcoMe, an application that facilitates visits to venues for people with disabilities

Neatebox

Application aimed at making visits to venues more accessible for people with disabilities

WelcoMe, aplicació que facilita les visites de les persones amb discapacitat als establiments

The operation of WelcoME is very intuitive. First, the user must create a profile, where they specify their disability and impairments, with up to 30 options available. However, if they prefer, they can keep this information confidential. In addition, they are also asked to indicate the specific services they require once they arrive at the venue, such as accessible restrooms or parking.

Once the profile is set up, the visit planning process can begin. Through a search tool, the user can see which spaces are registered in the WelcoMe network. Once the location is chosen, the application requests details about the appointment, such as the date and time or specific needs. Upon arrival, the staff receives a notification of the client’s arrival.

The platform sends the company and its staff all the information about the user, as well as tips and links on how to interact appropriately in each case. This not only facilitates a more comfortable experience for the person with a disability but also allows venues to proactively adapt and provide a more welcoming and respectful service.

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Usuari utilitzant wSocial

Jordi Amat, Director of the ICT Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion: “The goal of wSocial is to make information available to the entire social ecosystem”

Jordi Amat is the Director of the Information and Communication Technologies Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia. We speak with him to learn more about wSocial, how it works, and its planned rollout.
Fotografia de grup després de l'entrega del premi a la Integració Social a través de la tecnologia, categoria dels premis d'Innovació Social de Catalunya GrausTIC patrocinada per iSocial

iSocial Foundation and GrausTIC Award the Prize for Social Integration through Digitalization to the Dinder Club App

With this award, the iSocial Foundation aims to recognize the work of Dinder Club, the first dating and leisure app designed for people with intellectual disabilities. This pioneering initiative promotes social inclusion through technology, offering a safe and accessible environment to facilitate personal relationships and group activities.
professionalització del suport entre iguals per a persones grans

Expert by Experience, professionalization of peer-support for seniors

A peer‐support initiative enabling older residents to receive support on mental health and substance use from trained experts by experience
Innobreak - Professionalitzar el suport entre iguals: transformar l’atenció des de l’experiència compartida

Professionalising Peer Support: Transforming Care Through Shared Experience

Entre Iguals (Catalonia) and Mental Health Support Services for the Elderly (Finland). December 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Open for registration.
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The Rehab-Lab Network, recognized by Plena Inclusión as a “Practice with Impact”

Fundació iSocial took part in the national meeting “Prácticas con Impacto” organized by Plena Inclusión in Seville, where we presented the Rehab-Lab Network to more than 500 professionals and organizations from the intellectual disability sector.
un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks

Here to Help, a platform that offers resources to prevent suicide in people with autism spectrum disorder.

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Here to Help, a platform that offers resources to prevent suicide in people with autism spectrum disorder.

Saint John of God Hospitaller Services

Application that provides resources aimed at preventing suicide in people with autism spectrum disorder

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Difficulties in emotional regulation and suicidal behaviors are common among people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In light of this reality, prevention strategies and resources can significantly contribute to their emotional well-being.

Here to Help is a digital platform that provides tools and resources to promote autonomy and independence in the emotional management of people with ASD. Through its website, it offers users a set of explanatory guides on topics related to mental health, providing concrete strategies for coping with each situation. It also suggests activities aimed at fostering autonomy in managing daily emotions and occasional crises.

In addition, it includes information focused on preventing addictions and other risk situations that may affect various areas, such as social or work environments. It also provides a list of other applications and web resources designed to support greater emotional well-being, as well as emergency contact information for urgent situations.

Here to Help also organizes training and awareness-raising workshops and events, in collaboration with MAIN, an organization that supports young people and children with autism through various activities. Through these initiatives, they offer knowledge- and support-oriented spaces for individuals with autism and their families.

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Usuari utilitzant wSocial

Jordi Amat, Director of the ICT Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion: “The goal of wSocial is to make information available to the entire social ecosystem”

Jordi Amat is the Director of the Information and Communication Technologies Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia. We speak with him to learn more about wSocial, how it works, and its planned rollout.
Fotografia de grup després de l'entrega del premi a la Integració Social a través de la tecnologia, categoria dels premis d'Innovació Social de Catalunya GrausTIC patrocinada per iSocial

iSocial Foundation and GrausTIC Award the Prize for Social Integration through Digitalization to the Dinder Club App

With this award, the iSocial Foundation aims to recognize the work of Dinder Club, the first dating and leisure app designed for people with intellectual disabilities. This pioneering initiative promotes social inclusion through technology, offering a safe and accessible environment to facilitate personal relationships and group activities.
professionalització del suport entre iguals per a persones grans

Expert by Experience, professionalization of peer-support for seniors

A peer‐support initiative enabling older residents to receive support on mental health and substance use from trained experts by experience
Innobreak - Professionalitzar el suport entre iguals: transformar l’atenció des de l’experiència compartida

Professionalising Peer Support: Transforming Care Through Shared Experience

Entre Iguals (Catalonia) and Mental Health Support Services for the Elderly (Finland). December 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Open for registration.
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The Rehab-Lab Network, recognized by Plena Inclusión as a “Practice with Impact”

Fundació iSocial took part in the national meeting “Prácticas con Impacto” organized by Plena Inclusión in Seville, where we presented the Rehab-Lab Network to more than 500 professionals and organizations from the intellectual disability sector.
un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks

DiLoFácil, an app that makes reading easier for people with cognitive disabilities

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DiLoFácil, an app that makes reading easier for people with cognitive disabilities

Universitat Rovira i Virgili

App designed to make reading easier for people with cognitive disabilities or those who need support to understand written content.

Aplicació de suport a la lectura

DiLoFácil is a digital tool designed to make information more accessible to individuals with cognitive challenges or those who need reading support.

The app is easy to use: the user takes a photo of the text they want to understand better, and the app instantly provides an adapted version based on easy-to-read guidelines. This allows everyday information, like medical leaflets, user manuals, or official notices, to become clearer and more accessible.

The app is powered by an artificial intelligence system trained specifically to adapt texts based on principles of easy reading and cognitive accessibility. As the user continues to use DiLoFácil, the system learns the degree of simplification needed, the vocabulary that works best for the user, and the formats that enhance their comprehension. It also analyzes the context of the text to preserve its original meaning and avoid misunderstandings.

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Usuari utilitzant wSocial

Jordi Amat, Director of the ICT Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion: “The goal of wSocial is to make information available to the entire social ecosystem”

Jordi Amat is the Director of the Information and Communication Technologies Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia. We speak with him to learn more about wSocial, how it works, and its planned rollout.
Fotografia de grup després de l'entrega del premi a la Integració Social a través de la tecnologia, categoria dels premis d'Innovació Social de Catalunya GrausTIC patrocinada per iSocial

iSocial Foundation and GrausTIC Award the Prize for Social Integration through Digitalization to the Dinder Club App

With this award, the iSocial Foundation aims to recognize the work of Dinder Club, the first dating and leisure app designed for people with intellectual disabilities. This pioneering initiative promotes social inclusion through technology, offering a safe and accessible environment to facilitate personal relationships and group activities.
professionalització del suport entre iguals per a persones grans

Expert by Experience, professionalization of peer-support for seniors

A peer‐support initiative enabling older residents to receive support on mental health and substance use from trained experts by experience
Innobreak - Professionalitzar el suport entre iguals: transformar l’atenció des de l’experiència compartida

Professionalising Peer Support: Transforming Care Through Shared Experience

Entre Iguals (Catalonia) and Mental Health Support Services for the Elderly (Finland). December 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Open for registration.
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The Rehab-Lab Network, recognized by Plena Inclusión as a “Practice with Impact”

Fundació iSocial took part in the national meeting “Prácticas con Impacto” organized by Plena Inclusión in Seville, where we presented the Rehab-Lab Network to more than 500 professionals and organizations from the intellectual disability sector.
un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks

AiMA, virtual assistant that combats loneliness in older people

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AiMA, virtual assistant that combats loneliness in older people

AiMA

A virtual assistant that provides support and companionship to older adults in order to combat unwanted loneliness

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AiMA is a virtual assistant designed to accompany older adults with the goal of combating unwanted loneliness. Its function complements the support provided by professionals and family members, offering an active and always accessible tool.

Users can access AiMA through an app compatible with smartphones, tablets, or televisions, and generally any device with an Internet connection. Its technology is based on generative artificial intelligence models, which provide it with a high degree of autonomy, as it does not require constant access to external databases. Additionally, AiMA can adjust its behavior and tone to match the personality of each user.

This virtual assistant is programmed to remember information from previous conversations, such as names, faces, and images, to ensure smooth and natural communication with the user. Moreover, its empathetic and friendly tone positively impacts the emotional well-being of the older adults it interacts with.

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Usuari utilitzant wSocial

Jordi Amat, Director of the ICT Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion: “The goal of wSocial is to make information available to the entire social ecosystem”

Jordi Amat is the Director of the Information and Communication Technologies Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia. We speak with him to learn more about wSocial, how it works, and its planned rollout.
Fotografia de grup després de l'entrega del premi a la Integració Social a través de la tecnologia, categoria dels premis d'Innovació Social de Catalunya GrausTIC patrocinada per iSocial

iSocial Foundation and GrausTIC Award the Prize for Social Integration through Digitalization to the Dinder Club App

With this award, the iSocial Foundation aims to recognize the work of Dinder Club, the first dating and leisure app designed for people with intellectual disabilities. This pioneering initiative promotes social inclusion through technology, offering a safe and accessible environment to facilitate personal relationships and group activities.
professionalització del suport entre iguals per a persones grans

Expert by Experience, professionalization of peer-support for seniors

A peer‐support initiative enabling older residents to receive support on mental health and substance use from trained experts by experience
Innobreak - Professionalitzar el suport entre iguals: transformar l’atenció des de l’experiència compartida

Professionalising Peer Support: Transforming Care Through Shared Experience

Entre Iguals (Catalonia) and Mental Health Support Services for the Elderly (Finland). December 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Open for registration.
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The Rehab-Lab Network, recognized by Plena Inclusión as a “Practice with Impact”

Fundació iSocial took part in the national meeting “Prácticas con Impacto” organized by Plena Inclusión in Seville, where we presented the Rehab-Lab Network to more than 500 professionals and organizations from the intellectual disability sector.
un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks

LEION Hey, smart glasses with automatic speech recognition

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LEION Hey, smart glasses with automatic speech recognition

LLVision Technology Co

LEION HeY are smart glasses with automatic voice recognition that facilitate communication for people with hearing difficulties

Glasses that facilitate communication for people with hearing difficulties

LEION Hey glasses are based on automatic speech recognition technology that allows real-time conversation transcription and displays subtitles on the lenses. Through this simultaneous translation system, they facilitate communication for people with hearing disabilities.

The temples of the glasses integrate a dual-array microphone system that detects, within milliseconds, all sounds within the human auditory range. The system prioritizes the capture of sounds coming from the front, thus improving communication in noisy environments. Simultaneously, these sounds are projected onto a built-in display in each lens. It features an intelligent engine based on machine learning, ensuring accurate and fluent communication in 91 different languages.

LEION Hey adapts to ambient light conditions with translucent, bright screens that make them usable both during the day and at night. The screen design prevents visible light leakage, ensuring user comfort during conversations. The glasses’ battery lasts approximately one and a half hours, including a ten-minute break every thirty minutes of translation. Charging time is approximately thirty minutes.

The glasses have undergone calibration processes to ensure a comfortable visual experience. They can also be fitted with prescription lenses and customized to adapt to any visual impairment of the user. In this way, they provide accessible and inclusive communication.

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Usuari utilitzant wSocial

Jordi Amat, Director of the ICT Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion: “The goal of wSocial is to make information available to the entire social ecosystem”

Jordi Amat is the Director of the Information and Communication Technologies Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia. We speak with him to learn more about wSocial, how it works, and its planned rollout.
Fotografia de grup després de l'entrega del premi a la Integració Social a través de la tecnologia, categoria dels premis d'Innovació Social de Catalunya GrausTIC patrocinada per iSocial

iSocial Foundation and GrausTIC Award the Prize for Social Integration through Digitalization to the Dinder Club App

With this award, the iSocial Foundation aims to recognize the work of Dinder Club, the first dating and leisure app designed for people with intellectual disabilities. This pioneering initiative promotes social inclusion through technology, offering a safe and accessible environment to facilitate personal relationships and group activities.
professionalització del suport entre iguals per a persones grans

Expert by Experience, professionalization of peer-support for seniors

A peer‐support initiative enabling older residents to receive support on mental health and substance use from trained experts by experience
Innobreak - Professionalitzar el suport entre iguals: transformar l’atenció des de l’experiència compartida

Professionalising Peer Support: Transforming Care Through Shared Experience

Entre Iguals (Catalonia) and Mental Health Support Services for the Elderly (Finland). December 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Open for registration.
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The Rehab-Lab Network, recognized by Plena Inclusión as a “Practice with Impact”

Fundació iSocial took part in the national meeting “Prácticas con Impacto” organized by Plena Inclusión in Seville, where we presented the Rehab-Lab Network to more than 500 professionals and organizations from the intellectual disability sector.
un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks

TalX, messaging app for people with motor disabilities

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TalX, messaging app for people with motor disabilities

3Dthinks

Messaging app that facilitates communication between people with motor disabilities and the professionals who care for them

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TalX is a highly intuitive messaging app designed to facilitate communication between people with motor disabilities and the professionals responsible for their care.

It operates through pictograms that allow users to express their physical and emotional states and request the services they need remotely. This visual language replaces conventional written text, enabling people with limited mobility or speech to communicate clearly and effectively.

TalX is available in nine languages and incorporates generative artificial intelligence models that not only interpret user requests but also suggest possible responses to questions asked by caregivers. Additionally, it can automatically generate pictograms based on context and the user’s typical needs, helping to better specify what is being requested.

Once selected, pictograms are automatically converted into text messages, which can be played using text-to-speech synthesis. The simultaneous translation of visual input into spoken and written language enables direct communication between users and caregivers. The caregiver receives the message directly on their mobile phone and can respond immediately through the app, indicating when and how they will address the request.

TalX aims to reduce the digital divide affecting people with disabilities by enabling accessible communication with their surroundings and speeding up access to the services they need.

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Usuari utilitzant wSocial

Jordi Amat, Director of the ICT Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion: “The goal of wSocial is to make information available to the entire social ecosystem”

Jordi Amat is the Director of the Information and Communication Technologies Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia. We speak with him to learn more about wSocial, how it works, and its planned rollout.
Fotografia de grup després de l'entrega del premi a la Integració Social a través de la tecnologia, categoria dels premis d'Innovació Social de Catalunya GrausTIC patrocinada per iSocial

iSocial Foundation and GrausTIC Award the Prize for Social Integration through Digitalization to the Dinder Club App

With this award, the iSocial Foundation aims to recognize the work of Dinder Club, the first dating and leisure app designed for people with intellectual disabilities. This pioneering initiative promotes social inclusion through technology, offering a safe and accessible environment to facilitate personal relationships and group activities.
professionalització del suport entre iguals per a persones grans

Expert by Experience, professionalization of peer-support for seniors

A peer‐support initiative enabling older residents to receive support on mental health and substance use from trained experts by experience
Innobreak - Professionalitzar el suport entre iguals: transformar l’atenció des de l’experiència compartida

Professionalising Peer Support: Transforming Care Through Shared Experience

Entre Iguals (Catalonia) and Mental Health Support Services for the Elderly (Finland). December 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Open for registration.
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The Rehab-Lab Network, recognized by Plena Inclusión as a “Practice with Impact”

Fundació iSocial took part in the national meeting “Prácticas con Impacto” organized by Plena Inclusión in Seville, where we presented the Rehab-Lab Network to more than 500 professionals and organizations from the intellectual disability sector.
un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks

EMO, an app that provides emotional support for people living with multiple sclerosis

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EMO, an app that provides emotional support for people living with multiple sclerosis

Fundació Esclerosi Múltiple

Tool that provides resources to offer emotional support to people living with multiple sclerosis

EMO

EMO is an app designed to provide emotional self-management strategies for people living with multiple sclerosis, with the goal of offering psychological support to help them navigate daily life with the condition.

Developed by the Multiple Sclerosis Foundation, the app is intended as a complementary tool to the psychological care already provided by the organization. EMO empowers users to manage emotional crises linked to the challenges of living with the disease and encourages better communication with healthcare professionals involved in their care.

To get started, users create a profile and enter the year of their most recent diagnosis. Based on this information, the app generates a personalized space where users can assess and track their emotional state. They are prompted to describe how they feel, identify the dominant emotion, rate its intensity on a scale from 1 to 10, and specify whether it is related to health, work, or family life. Using this data, the app offers tailored strategies to help reduce the intensity of the emotion over the course of two weeks.

Users can reassess themselves whenever they feel the need. If there is no noticeable improvement, the app provides contact information for nearby multiple sclerosis associations for further support.

EMO uses artificial intelligence to process user data and, following predefined criteria, selects the strategies and resources best suited to each individual situation. It offers a range of tools and techniques, available in both audio and text formats, to help users better understand and manage their emotions. All entries are stored, allowing users to track their progress and save the most effective resources in a section called “My Favorite Strategies.” In parallel, healthcare professionals gain access to valuable data that can help improve their approach to supporting people with multiple sclerosis.
 

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Usuari utilitzant wSocial

Jordi Amat, Director of the ICT Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion: “The goal of wSocial is to make information available to the entire social ecosystem”

Jordi Amat is the Director of the Information and Communication Technologies Area at the Department of Social Rights and Inclusion of the Government of Catalonia. We speak with him to learn more about wSocial, how it works, and its planned rollout.
Fotografia de grup després de l'entrega del premi a la Integració Social a través de la tecnologia, categoria dels premis d'Innovació Social de Catalunya GrausTIC patrocinada per iSocial

iSocial Foundation and GrausTIC Award the Prize for Social Integration through Digitalization to the Dinder Club App

With this award, the iSocial Foundation aims to recognize the work of Dinder Club, the first dating and leisure app designed for people with intellectual disabilities. This pioneering initiative promotes social inclusion through technology, offering a safe and accessible environment to facilitate personal relationships and group activities.
professionalització del suport entre iguals per a persones grans

Expert by Experience, professionalization of peer-support for seniors

A peer‐support initiative enabling older residents to receive support on mental health and substance use from trained experts by experience
Innobreak - Professionalitzar el suport entre iguals: transformar l’atenció des de l’experiència compartida

Professionalising Peer Support: Transforming Care Through Shared Experience

Entre Iguals (Catalonia) and Mental Health Support Services for the Elderly (Finland). December 2, 2025, from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. Open for registration.
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The Rehab-Lab Network, recognized by Plena Inclusión as a “Practice with Impact”

Fundació iSocial took part in the national meeting “Prácticas con Impacto” organized by Plena Inclusión in Seville, where we presented the Rehab-Lab Network to more than 500 professionals and organizations from the intellectual disability sector.
un enfocament comunitari per a la vida independent

KeyRing, A Community-Based Approach to Independent Living

An innovative support model enabling independent living through neighbourhood-based peer networks