From 3 to 7 May the Foundation brig Tender to Nave Italia will host a group of 15 people on board - children, adolescents and adults - with autism who will participate in the project Autism with the wind in its sails: integration project for people with autism and their families promoted by Angsa Liguria Onlus, the Ligurian section of theNational Association of Autistic Subjects Parents.
The stay on Nave Italia will be an important opportunity to transfer the skills and competences acquired in the projects that the Association has been carrying out for some time in a new and highly motivating context. In particular, a specific project is envisaged for each participant for the development of individual and social autonomy.
Being Swan an association of families will give particular importance to parents and siblings who in this experience do not only play the role of carers. In an aggregating and collaborative context such as navigation on a sailing ship, in fact, you can find moments of comparison and deepening, through self-help groups. The project does not end aboard ship Italy but begins first with information, training, group creation and knowledge, evaluation and return of the experience. In addition to the typical activities of life on board, the boys have the opportunity to enhance their desires, tastes and needs but also to make videos, photographs and stories for the creation of a logbook. The ultimate goal is to improve the participants' sense of self-worth and self-efficacy.
Angsa Liguria Onlus is the Ligurian section of dell 'National Association of Autistic Subjects Parents, the largest Italian association that deals exclusively with autism and is present in almost all regions. ANGSA adheres to FISH (Italian Federation of Overcoming Handicap) e Autism Europe. It is a non-profit voluntary association, consisting of parents and family members of autistic subjects and is present as a national organization for more than 30 years. The association is committed to promoting specialized education, social and health care, scientific research, operator training and the protection of the civil rights of people with autism, so that their right to a free life is protected. as independent as possible, respecting their dignity and the principle of equal opportunities.
The foundation Tender To Ship Italy Onlus, formed the 10 January 2007 by the Navy and by Italian Yacht Club, promotes - aboard the brigantine ship Italy - the culture of the sea and navigation as tools for education, training, qualification, rehabilitation, social inclusion and therapy. The beneficiaries are non-profit associations, ONLUS, schools, hospitals, social services, public or private companies that promote inclusive actions towards their clients and their families.
The Foundation is supported by Meritorious Promoters Siad Spa, UniCredit SpA, Fincantieri, Rolex Spa and ACRI Spa who believed in this great solidarity initiative.
