The El Pino de Obregón Special Education Center is leading, together with the UEMC e Indisvallan innovative research on the effects of adapted bicycles on children and young people with severe disabilities.
Fundación Personas, in its commitment to innovation and the welfare of people with disabilities, has actively participated in a pioneering study that demonstrates the benefits of adapted bicycles on the health of children and young people with severe disabilities. The research, carried out in collaboration with the European University Miguel de Cervantes (UEMC) and the Indisvall association, included 24 students from the El Pino de Obregón Special Education Center, managed by Fundación Personas Valladolid.
The study analyzes how physical activity with adapted bicycles and co-pilot tandems improves muscle toning, as well as cardiovascular and respiratory response of participants. These findings underscore the positive impact of adapted activities on the quality of life of people with disabilities.
A commitment to accessibility and innovation
Fundación Personas is especially appreciative of the collaboration of the school physiotherapists, who adjusted the bicycles to ensure the safety and comfort of the users. Preliminary results show a significant increase in the activity of postural muscles, such as the trapezius muscles, which favors motor functions and the performance of daily activities. In addition, the use of co-pilot tandems increases cardiovascular activity, demonstrating the physical exertion and added benefits of this activity.
Future projects: beyond the studio
The promising findings have prompted new projects, such as “BIKID” and “RuralBike“, in which Fundación Personas will continue to collaborate to analyze the benefits of adapted bicycles in the medium term. These initiatives will seek to consolidate their impact on health, functionality and social participation, expanding opportunities for people with severe disabilities.
About Fundación Personas
Fundación Personas was created in 2008 by five associations in Castilla y León: ADECAS Guardo, ASPANIS Palencia, APADEFIM Segovia, ASPRONA Valladolid and ASPROSUB Zamora. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities and their families. To do this we provide comprehensive services, in the environment and covering all stages of the life cycle of a person. The founding associations belong to the family movement Plena Inclusion movement and bring 60 years of experience, share innovation and foster mutual collaboration.
With a regional presence, we are present in 30 towns in Castilla y León, urban centers and rural areas, where we attend to situations of disability or dependence and provide support for the promotion of personal autonomy. We also offer support and training to people at risk of social exclusion. Our activity is governed by criteria of quality and proximity in care; efficiency and transparency in management; equal opportunities, accessibility and respect for diversity as a driver of social transformation.
In the educational-care area, we manage 5,300 places daily in 75 centers, distributed in more than 30 locations in Valladolid, Palencia, Segovia and Zamora. In the labor area, Fundación Personas has 3 Special Employment Centers (CEE) Lince Group S.L.U., APADEFIM 2000 S.L.U.. and CEE Fundación Personas – with a workforce of 939 employees, more than 90% of whom have some type of disability.
FOUNDATION PEOPLE IN FIGURES:
- 5,300 places (disability and risk of exclusion)
- 2,500 people with disabilities served
- 3,000 families social base
- 75 operational work centers
- 30 locations in CyL
- 5 Delegations
- 3 Special Employment Centers
- 1,800 professionals
- 850 workers with disabilities
- 939 total workforce
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