Centre de Vida Independent

Supporting independent living

Centre de Vida Independent (CVI) is a Barcelona nonprofit recognized as being of public utility. It works to strengthen or maintain the functional abilities of older adults, people who need support with daily living, and people with disabilities. Its goal is to promote personal autonomy, independent living, and active aging by addressing both the physical environment—the home—and the social environment, including caregivers.

The organization says it has more than 15 years of experience in social innovation in Catalonia. It also reports that the European Union has recognized its programs and methodology as pioneering and as models for the sector.

Services and projects

• Home functional adaptation: Home-based interventions may include assistive products, technology, and repairs, guided by an assessment of a person's abilities and daily activities.
• CVI Open Advice Center: The center advises on technical solutions for creating home environments that support or maintain personal autonomy. The source profile described this service as open to the public and free during 2024.
• Family caregiver training and support: Technical training for people caring for a family member. The source profile described this service as open to the public and free during 2024.
• Training: Courses and awareness programs serve professionals, students, family members, caregivers, and people with disabilities or support needs.
• Research and innovation: The center validates new products, develops technologies, and evaluates programs with universities and research centers.

Partnerships

The center lists collaborations with IMSS on its Home Functional Adaptation Program and with the College of Physiotherapists of Catalonia. It also describes work on a Social Coverage Program providing assistive products.

Location and contact

The center is at Calle Sancho de Ávila, 52, 1st floor, 08018 Barcelona. Appointments are required. Phone: 93 511 27 03. Email: cvi@cvi-bcn.org. Phone hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m., and Friday, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.