CAID, the Cooperativa de Apoio à Integração do Deficiente, is a nonprofit organization based in Santo Tirso, Portugal. It works to promote the social and professional inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and/or multiple disabilities through a range of activities and support services. Guided by the principle “We value differences, we promote equality,” CAID offers several social responses tailored to participants’ needs.

Its Centre for Activities and Capacity Building for Inclusion provides occupational activities intended to support well-being and quality of life. The Residence for Autonomy and Integration offers temporary or permanent accommodation and support, while professional training helps participants develop skills and pursue integration into working life. Through its Services Cooperative, CAID also provides gardening, horticulture, green-space maintenance, kitchen and catering services, as well as handmade products.

Its offerings include biscuits, preserves and crafts. By combining direct support, training and practical work opportunities, CAID seeks to address barriers to participation and employment and to advance the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities