AMPANS announces the Research and Innovation Award on Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disorders every two years, which recognizes the work of people, teams and entities to promote knowledge and improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities intellectual and developmental disorders.
The Award contemplates two modalities: Research and Innovation.
These awards, organized by the AMPANS Foundation, are among the only ones in Spain and few in all of Europe that promote research and innovation to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and developmental disorders.
The work can cover any aspect related to people with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disorders.Research and innovation to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities is a right that we make possible thanks to the collaboration of companies that help us promote and recognize the work of professionals in this sector. The award has entities and companies that make the consolidation of this project possible.
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The mission of the AMPANS foundation is to accompany and support people with intellectual disabilities or in situations of vulnerability in the development of their life project.
It is the will of the AMPANS foundation to promote knowledge and encourage innovative experiences aimed at improving the quality of life of people with Intellectual Disabilities and Developmental Disorders within the economic-cultural environment of the foundation.
In the last edition, the tenth, the event revolved around a talk/action by Quim Moya, artist and speaker. Moya spoke about art as a tool for raising awareness and empowerment, helping to highlight how research and knowledge transcend and have a direct impact on people’s quality of life.
Quim Moya, was joined on stage by Noèlia Bernal, Oriol Rojo and Nira Sunder, three artists from L’Art de Viure, a project with its own personality that we promote at the occupational centre, led a visual experience with the participation of the audience. The artists painted four artworks that, once together, formed part of the same painting, causing visual surprise among the audience. After this visual and experiential entry, AMPANS proceeded to the awards ceremony.
CEO of Muntatges Elèctrics del Bages, SL (MEBSA). President of Fundació AMPANS.
Graduate in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Barcelona, specialist in General Psychiatry and specialist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
She has been Head of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Service at the Althaia Foundation since 2008 and has been Director of Mental Health at Althaia since 2021.
Technician responsible for research at the Department of Work, Social Affairs and Families of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
Graduate in Research and Market Techniques from the University of Barcelona. Degree in Psychology from the Autonomous University of Barcelona.
Jeroni de Moragas School Director.
AMPANS Board of Directors member.
Member of the Catalan School Council.
Head of Special Education Schools at Dincat.
Graduate in economics, diploma in business sciences and commercial expert.
Graduate in teaching science and special education by the University of Barcelona.
General Manager of the Santa Teresa del Vendrell Foundation, the Ginac Foundation, the Onada Foundation and the Insertion Company of the Tarragona region.
President of Dincat.
Doctor in Psychology and Emeritus Professor of the Faculty of Psychology, Education Sciences and Sport Blanquerna of the Ramon Llull University. Professor of the FPCEE of the URL since 1995; and dean from 2004 to 2013.
Principal researcher of the Research Group "Disability and Quality of Life: Educational Aspects".
UAB graduate in Catalan Philology.
He has a long career in the field of educational management: he was General Director of Public Schools, Secretary of educational policies of the Department of Education and territorial delegate of the Territorial Delegation of Education in Barcelona City. He was also Councillor for Education and Universities and spokesman for the Manresa City Council government.
Nowadays he is the FUB General Manager.
Promoter of the Research and Innovation Award on people with intellectual disabilities. With extensive experience in the world of disability, he was responsible for the Sectoral Program Area for Persons with Disabilities of the Department of Social Welfare of the Generalitat de Catalunya.
He has been vice-president of AEECRM and professor of the "Early Care Master's Degree" in Blanquerna and the "Master's Degree in Intellectual Disability" at the Catholic University of Valencia".
Psychologist specialising in intellectual and developmental disabilities.
European Association of Mental Health in Intellectual Disability member.
Interamerican Association of Psychology member.
Founder and director of La Ginestra Centre, mental health support for PcDID and families.
AMPANS Quality Director.
AMPANS Board of Directors member.
The sponsors support is essential for the success and continuity of the Research and Innovation Award on Intellectual Disability and Developmental Disorders. Thanks to their generosity and commitment, we are able to recognise and celebrate outstanding advances in the field of research and development. Your contribution is not only financial, but also an invaluable support to foster the constant spirit of achievement that is essential to drive significant advances for our society. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey towards a better future for people.