PerLuca

PerLuca is a social cooperative based in Bologna, Italy, dedicated to supporting people with acquired disabilities, including those resulting from coma, and their caregivers. Its work focuses on social inclusion, rehabilitation, and helping individuals recover and develop their abilities and potential. The cooperative brings together families, professionals, and volunteers in a collaborative approach informed by its experience with Bologna’s local health authority and the Casa dei Risvegli Luca De Nigris.

PerLuca offers psychological, educational, expressive, and integrated project services, alongside training and public information activities. Its initiatives include art therapy for people with acquired brain injuries and aphasia, conversational groups for people with aphasia, and educational and creative programs for young people with disabilities. The cooperative also provides activities for caregivers, such as psycho-educational groups and experiential workshops, as well as adapted exercise for people with acquired disabilities. Through these services and projects, PerLuca aims to build a supportive social network and make a practical, inclusive contribution to rehabilitation and everyday life.