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Meet the Blue Houses project partners from across Europe, working together to promote autism inclusion, education, research and social support.

MIRADAS FOUNDATION MIRADAS FOUNDATION MIRADAS FOUNDATION

Fundación Miradas (FM) is a Spanish public, non-profit foundation established in 2013 by Autismo Burgos with the mission of improving the quality of life of people with autism and their families. The Foundation works to protect rights, promote social inclusion, and foster innovation through a comprehensive approach that combines social and legal support services, research and R&D&I initiatives, vocational training, and education for professionals and families.

FM provides personalised support across the life course, including occupational training, job placement, and the management of farms, workshops, and special employment centres, while also offering financial assistance and leading awareness-raising actions to promote positive societal attitudes towards Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Stando Ltd Stando Ltd Stando Ltd

STANDO LTD is a research and educational organization based in Cyprus, dedicated to the advancement of research and innovation and an approved VET Centre accredited by the Human Resource Development Authority of Cyprus.

The organization also promotes the educational activities, professional and social skills development of children, young people and adults in order to be able to adapt and to integrate effectively in a dynamic society.

HAMEEN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY HAMEEN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY HAMEEN AMMATTIKORKEAKOULU OY

Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) is a multidisciplinary university offering 28 bachelor’s degree programmes, 12 master’s degree programmes and 4 teacher training programmes. It has over 8,000 students and more than 700 members of teaching, research and support staff.

HAMK’s mission is to provide sustainable professional higher education that supports students’ professional development, responds to the needs and evolution of the world of work, and carries out applied research and development with regional, national and international impact. HAMK offers international education, R&D&I projects and mobility programmes, and has a significant impact on the internationalisation of businesses and communities in the region.

FPDA-Portuguese Autism Federation FPDA-Portuguese Autism Federation FPDA-Portuguese Autism Federation

FPDA – Federação Portuguesa de Autismo is a non-profit NGO (Non-Governmental Organisation for People with Disabilities), registered under number 48 under Portuguese law, which brings together three NGOs across the country (Portuguese Associations for People with Autism), including the Portuguese islands, the Azores and Madeira. The FPDA’s mission is to fight for the rights of people with autism and their families, as well as to represent its member associations at national and international level.

The FPDA’s objectives are:

to support research into the aetiology, phenomenology and treatment of autism spectrum disorders;
to promote the education and training of people with autism for their full inclusion in society;
to provide support and training to families;
to improve the quality of life of people with autism through access to appropriate diagnosis, early intervention, inclusive schooling and lifelong education; and to promote employment and access to adequate housing.

Fundacja Zrozumiec Autyzm Fundacja Zrozumiec Autyzm Fundacja Zrozumiec Autyzm

The Foundation for the Treatment of People with Autism (Fundacja Zrozumiec Autyzm) and Asperger Syndrome “Understand Autism” is a non-profit, non governmental organisation dedicated to defending the rights of people with autism and their families. Its mission is to fight for inclusion, equality and improved quality of life for people with autism.

The organisation works tirelessly to represent the interests of people with autism at all levels of Polish institutions, ensuring that their voices are heard and their rights are respected. It also plays a key role in raising public awareness of the specific needs of people with autism, focusing on promoting understanding and acceptance in society.

AUTISME-EUROPE AISBL AUTISME-EUROPE AISBL AUTISME-EUROPE AISBL

Autism-Europe (AE) is an international non-profit association created in 1983 and recognised by Belgian law. AE has nearly 90 member associations in 40 countries (including 26 Member States) and represents around 7 million autistic people and their families across Europe. Self-advocates and families play a key role in the organisation.

AE is recognised by European institutions as a key representative network in Europe for autistic people and their families. AE’s work is based on the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).

The main objectives of AE are:

To ensure the full implementation and respect of the rights and effective participation of persons with disabilities;
To promote a rights-based and evidence-based approach to autism, in collaboration with autistic people, their families, professionals and decision-makers;
Promote research on autism, prevalence studies, and the exchange of best practices and evidence-based interventions for children with autism, as well as support and habilitation services for adults