We publish here a complete index of all services for people with handicaps that Ombre e Luci has visited and documented from 1983 to 1995.
We have been able to visit these settings in the world of handicap, study them, and then describe them with an evaluation, because many were brought to our attention. With your help, we can continue this work. If you know of any such place—especially family homes and residential communities—please let us know. It will be invaluable help to many.
If anyone wishes to learn more, you can request the relevant back issue or a photocopy by writing or calling the Ombre e Luci editorial office — Via Bessarione 30 — 00165 Rome — Tel. 06/633402 — Office hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Family Homes and Residential Communities
Casa Jada
A family home run by OAMI (Opera Assistenza Malati Impediti), primarily for adults with physical handicaps.
Via Pomezia 105 — 50017 Prato FI — Tel. 0574-39250
La Casa di Gino
An agricultural community where about fifty adults with mental handicaps live and work together. Run by Guanellian brothers.
22100 Lora — RIONE DI COMO — Tel. 031-282175
Cascina Nibai - Coop Fraternità
An agricultural community of couples with their children and people with handicaps.
20063 Cernusco sul Naviglio (MI)
Villa Olmo
A family-style home run by a sister of Don Guanella. She lives with young adult women with mental handicaps in a small house.
Via Appia Antica 203 — 00178 Rome — Tel. 067188450
Villa Pizzone
A community of families (about 60 people) comprising 6 family units, a group of Jesuit priests, and two elderly residents. Each person has their own apartment and access to shared spaces. It welcomes people with handicaps or in difficult circumstances.
Villa Pizzone — Piazza Villa Pizzone 3 — 20156 MI
Casa Famiglia Endine
About a dozen young people with mental disabilities, supported by educators and conscientious objectors. An attached workshop. Managed by La Nostra Famiglia.
Via Repubblica 24060 — Endine Gaiano BG — Tel. 035-825205
Comunità Terapeutica Primavalle
Fifteen patients (people with mental illness) and twelve staff members live together.
Via S. Igino Papa 281 — 00168 Rome — Tel. 066146997
Perceval
A place to live and learn to live: a community of families with their children and adults facing difficulty. Steiner pedagogy school and activities. Agricultural, craft, and cultural work.
Fondation Perceval 1162 St. Prex (VD) CH — Tel. 0041-218062461
Houses of Charity
An extraordinary response to the needs of disabled and rejected people and to the crisis of the parish. Thirty-two homes at the heart of parish communities. Congregation of the Houses of Charity —
Via S. Girolamo 24 — 42100 Reggio Emilia — Tel. 0522-438675 - 690186
Maso S. Pietro
A residential community for people with mental illness aimed at social reintegration. Therapeutic community.
Maso San Pietro — 38057 Pergine (TN) — Tel. 0461-533535
Comunità Perolla Don Orione
Three priests and about twenty men with handicaps, many without families. Land work, animal husbandry. Conscientious objectors and volunteers.
58024 Perolla Sauro (GR) — Tel. 0566-80003
La Barchessa
San Antonio village of the Franciscan Friars Minor. Three residential communities, five residents per community, four staff members per community, and volunteer friends. All residents attend a local CEOD (Centro Educativo Occupazionale Diurno) during the day.
35027 Noventa (PD) — Tel. 049-625066
Casa Famiglia "Zoran" - La Nostra Famiglia
Twelve young people (mixed) with various difficulties, supported by a couple assisted by paid staff and volunteers. An attached workshop.
Via Altinate 12 — 31046 Oderzo TV — Tel. 0422-710261
"Ancora"
A group of parents established a family home for their children. Association created by members of Fede e Luce. Five young people (mixed) with handicaps live in a house with the aunt of one of the boys. One educator and social workers work in shifts. The young people have many activities outside the home.
Via dei Pinoli, 5 — 00040 Lavinio (RM) — For information: Tel. 06-99900076
Comunità "Il Chicco"
Three family homes: ten handicapped adults and children. Permanent staff and conscientious objectors. "Arca" Association.
Via Ancona 1 — 00043 Ciampino RM — Tel. 067961612
Casa-Comunità S. Egidio
Six adults with mental handicaps and fair independence. One permanent paid staff member in the morning. One paid staff member at night. About twenty volunteers in rotation in the afternoon.
Via Alessandro 111, 4 — 00165 Rome — Tel. 06-39366332
Five ANFASS Communities, Milan
Twenty-eight adults with some independence in five communities. ANFASS staff working in rotation, with one coordinator-director overseeing all five. Residents leave during the day.
Via Ripamonti 66 — 20141 Milan — Tel. 02-55213480
"Il Carro"
Three adults with mental handicaps, plus one temporary shelter bed. Three full-time staff, one conscientious objector, volunteers. Supported by the parish of S. Silvia.
Via Portuense 2107 — 00054 Rome — Tel. 06-65010279
Casa della Carità Roma
Provides full-time care for elderly people and adults facing difficulty. Managed by the Congregation of the Houses of Charity. Located in the parish premises.
Piazza Certaldo 85 — 00146 Rome — Tel. 06-55280646
Comunità Papa Giovanni XXIII
A Christian community on a family scale, offering shelter for varying lengths of time to those in need. Members work outside the community.
Via Bixio 8, 36100 Vicenza — Tel. 0444-542915
Casa Famiglia di Mandello
A couple of educators lives with thirteen young people with physical, motor, and intellectual disabilities. Affiliated with La Nostra Famiglia.
Via Nazario Sauro 5 — 22054 Mandello del Lario CO — Tel. 0341-733630
Comunità-Alloggio "La Torre"
Three groups, each comprising about ten adults with mental handicaps, four educators, four staff members, and one conscientious objector. The community is part of an ANFASS day center. A residency project for elderly parents living alongside their disabled child, in thirty apartments.
"La Torre — 10086 Rivarolo Canavese TO. For information: Prof. Rosina Zandano ANFASS Section Tigullio Ovest, Salita Banchi 20 — 16035 Rapallo GE — Tel. 0185-289478 fax: 0185-289191
Institutions
Cottolongo
Via Casal del Marmo, 401 — 00135 Rome — Tel. 063392691
S. Maria della Provvidenza - Don Guanella
Via della Nocetta, 23 — 00164 Rome — Tel. 066258744 - 6258853
Two institutions run by sisters that welcome adult women with handicaps. The buildings have been renovated and divided into apartments.
Casa Sacra Famiglia
A medical-psychoeducational institution for women with intellectual handicaps. Run by sisters of Don Guanella.
Casa Sacra Famiglia — 45025 Fratta Polesine (RO) — Tel. 0425-68550
Villa S. Giovanni di Dio
A psychiatric institution, 346 male residents, 5 religious staff, 180 staff members. Residents: adults with mental illness and mental handicaps, and many elderly people.
Via Fatebenefratelli, 2 — 00045 Genzano di ROMA — Tel. 06-9396000 - 939611
Work
"Il Girasole" Community Cooperative
A residential community and work cooperative for people with handicaps. The parish, municipality, and volunteers work together.
36030 Tencarola and Selvazzano (PD) — Tel. 049-720766
The next issue of Ombre e Luci will focus on the sacraments for people with disabilities. Please send us photographs and positive and negative experiences on this subject.
When Parents Roll Up Their Sleeves
Cooperative "La Solidarietà"
- workshop for people with disabilities;
- 10 young people with disabilities, 3 full-time staff members, 1 conscientious objector, about sixty volunteers;
- assembly work, maintenance and care of public green spaces, and management of parking at the Euromarket.
— Via Cesare Battisti, 43/45, 20061 CARUGATE, MI — Tel. 02-9252429.
Il Trattore
Organic Agriculture Cooperative
- 16 worker members, including 7 people facing difficulty employed on a regular basis;
- 5 trainees, people facing difficulty working part- or full-time;
- Via del Casaletto, 400 — 00151 ROMA — Tel. 0665742168
Bastia Umbra Craft Center
- ASAD cooperative with workshops in weaving, bookbinding, and toy-making;
- 40 handicapped people between ages 16 and 80;
- 9 instructors and 3 dining staff;
- managed by the Valle Umbra-North local health authority;
- Via Petrarca, 20 — 06083 BASTIA UMBRA — Tel. 075-8139744.
Growing Through Work
A guided work center run by La Nostra Famiglia. Exemplary for its scientific rigor and human quality. For young adults with intellectual handicaps.
33078 San Vito al Tagliamento (PN) — Tel. 0434-82202
Cooperative "Spazio Aperto"
A work cooperative with agricultural sector, workshop, and support for disabled people in school settings. In collaboration with ANFASS.
Headquarters: V.le delle Rimembranze di Lambrate, 7, 20134 Lambrate MILANO — Tel. 02-55213480
"La Stelletta"
A ceramic workshop, production and work cooperative for people with intellectual handicaps.
Via della Stelletta 20 — 00186 ROMA — Tel. 066896152
One Territory, Many Projects
"Il Magazzino": a social cooperative and vocational training center run by ENAIP for disadvantaged young people.
Via Borromeo 67 — 00168 ROMA — Tel. 06-6144451
School
Istituto Medaglia Miracolosa
A recognized kindergarten and primary school with 203 children. Each class has no more than 10 pupils, some with more or less serious difficulties. Full-time program. Vocational training center for young people with difficulties. Rehabilitation and residential care for children with problems far from home.
52040 Viciomaggio (AR) — Tel. 0575-441688
Casa del Sole
A special school providing educational and rehabilitation services for children with cerebral palsy ages 3 to 13. Vocational course ages 13 to 16. Numerous activities. High pedagogical standards. Small section for the most severely impaired.
46010 San Silvestro di Curtatone (MN) — Tel. 03647000.
Casa Loic
A school workshop in crafts. About a dozen young people (ages 14 to 21) with mental handicaps or personality disorders but with some independence. Five trained staff following Rudolf Steiner pedagogy. The young people engage in craft work (weaving, woodwork, gardening, etc.), artistic activities (painting, eurythmy, music), and school subjects.
Località Capotosto 00060 Capena RM — Tel. 069032850.
Rehabilitation
"Before It's Too Late" - Clinic
Rehabilitation with early screening of newborns and children with cerebral palsy.
Via Pincherle 186 — 00146 ROMA — Tel. 065413734.
"Seeing Them Improve"
An intervention cooperative and consultation, therapy, and rehabilitation center for children with brain lesion, genetic damage, and mental retardation.
Via Felisatti 62 F — 30175 MESTRE
La Nostra Famiglia of Conegliano
Center for diagnosis, rehabilitation, professional qualification, and guided work. High professional standards and human quality.
Via Costa Alta — 31015 Conegliano Veneto (TV) — Tel. 0438-4141.
Free Time
Growing Together
An initiative for people with disabilities at the parish of Cristo Re.
Viale Mazzini 32 — 00195 ROMA — Tel. 06-3223383
School for Being Together
Saturday mornings of manual work among people with disabilities and friends.
Fede e Luce initiatives, at Lia Antonioli, Via Chopin 13 — 20141 MILANO.
Stories of Work and Friendship: "L'Alveare"
A workshop in sewing, crafts, and ceramics with about twenty young people with disabilities and twelve volunteers, two afternoons a week. At the parish of S. Silvia in Rome. For information:
— Tel. 06-55260919
— Tel. 06-55262622
"Il Cantiere"
A cultural association for young people with mild and more serious difficulties. Four workshops: theater, diction, journalism, art. The instructors are professionals who donate their time one or two afternoons a week.
Via Pietro da Cortona 8 — 00196 ROMA — Tel. 0636000205.