(Finance) – La Baroni Foundation assigned this afternoon tothe Aniene Club of Romean imposed of 350 thousand euros to finance 11 projects innovative a support of people with disabilitiesto encourage inclusion, research and sport.
Disability is a growing phenomenon: according to Eurostat, in 2023, in the European Union one in four adults, equal to 101 million people, lived with a disability. In Italy, the numbers are no longer encouraging: Istat’s latest annual survey shows a constant growth of pupils with disabilities in schools, with an increase of 6% in the school year 2023-2024 compared to the previous one and 26% in the last five. Also social services record a increase of the application by people with disabilities: according to Istat, in 2022, 301,317 people took advantage of a professional social service, a growing value of over 40% compared to 2012.
In this context, the contribution of the Baroni Foundation represents a concrete sign of constant commitment: for 50 years, the Foundation provides funding every year to support bodies and associations operating in the disability sector, in Rome and Lazio, in the areas of scientific research, assistance and inclusive sport.
After the welcome greeting of the president of the Aniene club, Massimo Fabbricinithe president of the Baroni Foundation, Giuseppe Signoriellotogether with the presenter of the event Greta Maurorewarded the associations and winning research bodies.
“The Baroni Foundation is lucky enough to be independent from a financial point of view – said the president of the Baroni Foundation Giuseppe Signoriello – But this does not mean that we can act alone. Alone it goes fast, but together you go far. Only by collaborating with the institutions and realities of the territory can we build concrete and lasting projects. A civilized country is measured by its ability to include, and the inclusion must start from the bottom: from schools, from the reduction of barriers, from education to diversity “.
Among the winnersavant -garde initiatives such as the system of Support to neurological therapies of the University of Cassinothe program of Digital training for people with disabilities of Italiacamp and the project of the SS Lazio Swimming to enhance Paralympic swimming and water polo In view of the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics.
The event was also a moment of reflection on the value of diversity and on the strength of dreams, thanks to the interventions of the testimonial of the Baroni Foundation, the Paralympic fencing champion Edoardo Giordanof the journalist Massimo Martinelliof the sailor Caterina Bantidouble Olympic gold (Tokyo and Paris), of the actress Giulia Bevilacquaof the presenter Eleonora Danieleof the young booktaker Sara Ciafardoni and the journalist and conductor Stefano Buttafuocowhich was awarded the Baroni al Foundation at Inclusive journalism For “the commitment and the touching sensitivity in telling stories of uniqueness, giving voice to those who have transformed their fragility into opportunity”.
In the field of scientific researchthe initiative of the Foundation The courage of childrenwhich aims to develop a Personalized Rehabilitation Protocol for pediatric neuro-oncology. The University of Cassino and southern Lazio has conceived a support system to Neurological therapies for the elderly With neurodegenerative diseases, thanks to Wearable devices for continuous monitoring of health. The Volunteer Association for Policlinico Tor Vergataon the other hand, launches “Sos migraine”a consultancy counter to improve the management of chronic migraine, a highly disabling pathology.
In inclusive sportthe SS Lazio Nuoto has been awarded To “win without limits”a program to enhance swimming and Paralympic water polo, aiming at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. The Association of the Capitoline Rugby Union he presented “Implastable”, A project that involves athletes with and without disabilities. The Circolo Canottieri 3 bridges has obtained the loan for “Descent to rows of the Danube 2025”. In the end, Get aut! has started a program of motor activity for autistic children Between 8 and 18 years, in areas of Rome with lack of services for disabilities.
On the assistance frontthe Association Make us place He continues his commitment in favor of autistic teenagers with a high care need, accompanying them in the post-sculatory transition with creative workshops and inclusive activities. Footage Italy offers therapeutic support to Families of autistic children in economic difficultieswhile the Rebelli Cervelli Foundation will make a socio-educational laboratory For autistic boys, with ceramic courses, music and photography. Italiacamp, Finally, it was awarded for a program of digital training and accompaniment to work for people with motor disabilities.