APPACDM de Elvas is a Portuguese private social solidarity institution dedicated to promoting the inclusion and quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities. Based in Elvas, the association works to support people’s rights, autonomy and participation in the community, while responding to the needs of clients and their families.

Its social services include early intervention, a nursery, a Resource Centre for Inclusion, vocational training, a Centre for Activities and Capacity Building for Inclusion, residential care and residences that support independent living. The association also offers employment-related support. Through “Nossa Empresa,” it provides services to the wider community, including laundry, carpentry and the sale of prepared foods, while creating opportunities for the inclusion of people with disabilities or impairments.

APPACDM de Elvas emphasizes quality, responsibility and care in its services, alongside innovation and active engagement with the community. Its stated ambition is to be a reference for the social services it develops, delivering excellent support and safeguarding the expectations of clients, staff and partners.