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AGPD APS

Associazione Genitori e Persone con sindrome di Down APS

Beyond the finish line, for everyone’s wellbeing

Adulthood comes with many challenges for people with disabilities: finding a job, gaining independence, building a life of their own. These are goals we’ve always worked toward with passion and dedication.
But there’s another essential aspect that often gets overlooked: mental and emotional wellbeing.

Anxiety, anger, loneliness, grief, big changes…

These are emotions we all face, but for people with disabilities, they can be even harder to deal with, especially without the right support.

  • Unspoken emotions can turn into invisible pain.
  • Fragile individuals risk being left unheard, unsupported, and alone.

With your help, we can make a real difference:

· Provide individual psychological support for people with Down syndrome
· Create safe emotional spaces in times of crisis
· Help families and caregivers recognize signs of distress
· Promote a culture of mental health that’s accessible, inclusive, and caring

The numbers behind the project:

  • 80 adults with Down syndrome
  • 1 psychotherapist
  • 1 psychologist
  • 1 art therapist

Because mental and emotional wellbeing is a right. For everyone. Always.
No one should be left alone in their hardest moments.
Join us. Run with us. Support our project!