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

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La Casa de Carlota
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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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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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Localization

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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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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Housing and accompaniment services for people with intellectual disabilities

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Housing and accompaniment services for people with intellectual disabilities

Fundació Esment

Habitatge i acompanyament

Individual housing and support for people with intellectual disabilities

The Esment Foundation promotes individual housing for people with intellectual disabilities, for which a common support program is established. This program is adapted to their needs, preferences, and life stage, while also being coordinated with the person’s personal network and various professional services. Each case is supervised by a designated technician.

Furthermore, to promote autonomy, support is provided to the individual in daily life activities such as personal hygiene, housing, nutrition, shopping, and financial management. The spaces are calm and pleasant, and the specialized team ensures the person’s well-being.

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Location

Catalonia

Partners / Funders

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Genesis

The Esment Foundation was founded in 1962 and aims for people with intellectual disabilities and their families to enjoy their lives, advocating for the protection and rights of individuals, such as the right to a dignified image, employment, housing, among others.

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