Fundación Síndrome de Down y otras discapacidades intelectuales del País Vasco

Support throughout the Basque Country

Fundación Síndrome de Down y otras discapacidades intelectuales del País Vasco (FSDPV) is a private nonprofit organization recognized as being of public benefit and social interest. It has worked across the Basque Country since 1990.

Who it serves

The foundation works with people with Down syndrome and other intellectual or developmental disabilities, as well as their families. Its programs are organized by life stage:

• Children and youth: ages 0–12.
• Teens: ages 13–21.
• Adults: age 18 and older.
• Families: support and guidance for relatives.
• All ages: cross-program services.

Services and programs

The foundation offers external training for organizations, schools and training centers, and professional groups. Programs include Modular Adult Training, with tracks such as administrative assistant, and pre-employment training focused on workplace skills and independence. Other services include recreation, technology, and employment-inclusion programs with internships at companies such as Hotel Ilunion and Claret Enea.

Approach

The foundation uses person-centered planning as the framework for its services and follows the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Impact

The foundation reports serving 673 people with intellectual disabilities and 2,018 family members, with 104 volunteers each year.

Ways to help

Support options include donations, joining the foundation’s friends program, volunteering, shopping at its store, corporate partnerships, and other projects.

Contact

Phone: +34 946 611 222. Email: down@downpv.org. Website: downpv.org. Social media: Facebook, X, YouTube, and Instagram.