ConsumerChoice and Associação Salvador will be climbing the mountain of Ilha do Pico in the Azores, for the inclusion of people with physical disabilities.
Our goal is to raise 23,510€ – the equivalent of 10€ per meter climbed as a team.
A small gesture from you will help us change
the life of hundreds of people with
motor disability.
An adventure that will help change the lives of hundreds of people with physical disabilities.
Associação Salvador and ConsumerChoice have teamed up once again to support the inclusion of people with physical disabilities.
THE CHALLENGE
Show that inclusion has no limits! The team will be climbing 2351 meters to show that we can overcome all barries. Nothing can stop us from reaching our final destination, regardless of any physical limitations.
Born 47 years ago, he was a victim of a car accident at the age of 4, which left him with impairment on the right side of his body.
He completed high school and has some professional experience in the administrative field of accounting. He joined Associação Salvador in mid-June 2019 when he accompanied a friend who was going to register for our employment project. Since he was also unemployed, he accepted our challenge and joined us in the active job search. Cheerful, good-natured, responsible, and committed. He is one of the regular participants in events promoted by Associação Salvador, always showing willingness to be with us.
For José Teixeira, the sky is the limit, and reaching the summit of Pico Island is an achievement within everyone’s reach.
THE OBJECTIVE
To support the inclusion of people with motor disabilities. The donations received will be channeled to Associação Salvador, aiming to create better living conditions for people with some type of reduced mobility or motor disability.
In Portugal, there are more than 1 million people with reduced mobility or motor disabilities. Every day they face numerous obstacles, from using public transport to entering the job market. At Associação Salvador, in these 20 years of existence, we have already helped hundreds of people in various areas: sports, employment, education, and home adaptation.
Make your donation today and join our mission to improve the quality of life of people with physical disabilities.
TOGETHER WE CAN CHANGE LIVES!
“Whenever I encounter someone with a motor disability, I ask myself, ‘What if it were me? How would I react? How would I face the mental and physical obstacles that the disability would present to me? Would I have the courage?’
I have always admired the courage of people with motor disabilities. I admire their incredible display of strength, determination, and resilience. These are people who face physical, emotional, and social challenges that require a lot of courage and resilience to move forward and achieve their goals. In their courage, they provide a valuable lesson about the importance of perseverance, self-confidence, and self-acceptance. Their stories of struggle and overcoming remind us that true courage is not the absence of fear, but the ability to face it and move forward, even when difficulties seem insurmountable.
The work of Associação Salvador, which we proudly support and recognize, has been fundamental in recognizing and valuing the courage of people with motor disabilities and raising awareness in society about the importance of equality and diversity. When we, as individuals, leaders, and institutions, actively commit to inclusion, we are not only promoting social justice but also inspiring others to do the same. We are contributing to the building of a more just, equal, and welcoming society.”
José Borralho – ConsumerChoice
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PEOPLE SUPPORTED
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About Associação Salvador
Associação Salvador works in the field on physical disability and was founded by Salvador Mendes de Almeida in 2003, with the objective of promoting the inclusion of people with physical disabilities, improving their quality of life, enhancing their talents and raising awareness of equal opportunities.
Your donation will support Associação Salvador in its work to create better living conditions for people with reduced mobility or motor disability. We work with great dedication to create a more inclusive and accessible country for all, without exception. We support hundreds of people every year, and since 2003 we already changed the life of 4354 people.
“With the support provided by Associação Salvador, I have regained my joy and will to live. I will be completely autonomous and independent as I was before my accident. I will be able to live a so-called normal life like any other young person of my age and that makes me very happy. Thank you for your trust. I will continue to fight to be an example to follow and exceed expectations. Thank you very much Associação Salvador!”
BRUNO LOPES
PROGRAMA AÇÃO QUALIDADE DE VIDA
What kind of benefits do I get if I make a donation to Associação Salvador?
You will be directly contributing to the improvement in the quality of life of thousand of people with physical disabilities in Portugal.
If you wish, you will receive regular information about events and activities promoted by Associação Salvador and about the impact of our work.
We guarantee a relationship based on trust, a transparent communication and the annual disclosure of the activities and accounts report.
Tax benefits – deduction to the IRS collection, equivalent to 25% of your donations.
What projects does Associação Salvador develop?
Through 9 different projects in the areas of knowledge, integration and awareness, we promote the inclusion of people with physical disabilities, improving their quality of life and enhancing their talents and raising awareness of equal opportunities.
We help integrate professionals with physical disabilities back in the work force, giving them greater autonomy and independence. We develop and hold sports activities and meetings that contribute to a significant increase in individual’s the quality of life.
It provides direct social support and services, assisting individuals in accessing their rights and the resources they need. It also offers immediate help in urgent and exceptional situations that are not covered by other organizations.
We reach out to students and teachers, and, through our campaigns for Road Safety, we raise awareness with hundreds of drivers every year.
We also lobby and exert political pressure for compliance with the law and the improvement of accessibility in Portugal.
We dream of a world in which everyone can have an active participation in society through an active, healthy lifestyle, and ensure that any person with physical disabilities can fully enjoy their life and rights.
Frequently Asked Questions
All donations will be given to Associação Salvador, to support financially people with motor disabilities and proven economic need, providing greater accessibility, comfort, and autonomy in their homes.
Associação Salvador works in the area of motor disability and was founded by Salvador Mendes de Almeida in 2003. Its objective is to promote the inclusion of people with motor disabilities and the improvement of their quality of life, enhancing their talents and raising awareness of equal opportunities.
Associação Salvador promotes the inclusion of people with physical disabilities and the improvement of their quality of life, through 9 distinct projects in the areas of knowledge, integration, and awareness:
– It develops a Manual for people with physical disabilities and Thematic events and Conferences, through which it aggregates and disseminates important information for the daily lives of people with physical disabilities and for the improvement of their quality of life;
– Provides support to people with physical disabilities and financial needs, through the Quality of Life Grant,supporting financially with home improvements, training and employment, and sports equipment;
– Promotes Employment, training candidates and bringing awareness to employers, supporting placement in the job market and post-placement;
– In the Adapted Sports area, it offers 9 adapted sports modalities;
– Promotes Social Events, which creates unique sharing of experiences and increases of self-esteem;
– Psychosocial Support, by promoting therapeutic groups and and responding to emergency support requests, which can be directed internally or externally;
– Raises Awareness in Schools and in the area of Accessibility, contributing to create a society and a new generation that is more attentive and proactive in creating equal opportunities. In addition, works with the Government and Local Authorities, raising awareness and lobbying for compliance with the law and inspection.
– Since road accidents are the main cause of acquired motor disability, it develops Road Safety initiatives, especially with the younger public.