Multidisciplinary Research Center

National Observatory and Research Center on Disability and Social Hardship

The ANILDD National Observatory and Research Center is an independent body established within the Association, given the sensitivity, importance and complexity of the topics addressed, which are of general interest.

Purpose

Advisory and technical-scientific support for ANILDD and all related organizations, contributing to national policy development on disability and social hardship, with the goal of improving information and policy effectiveness.

Areas of Expertise

  1. Liaison with the Ministry of Labor, Health and Social Policy
  2. Promoting studies and research on disability and social hardship in Italy and abroad
  3. Publishing biennial reports on disability trends
  4. Publishing periodic information bulletins
  5. Approving experimental projects with local authorities and associations
  6. Promoting international knowledge exchange and collaborations
  7. Defining guidelines for diagnosis and care
  8. Creating targeted disability programs with ECM accreditation
  9. Organizing biennial/triennial national conferences on Disability and Social Hardship

Intervention Areas

SocialHousingEducationalOccupationalRespect, integration and social inclusion

Aging and Prevention

«Aging is a privilege and a goal of society. It is also a challenge, impacting all aspects of 21st century society.»

— World Health Organization

Society is experiencing a 'demographic revolution': in 2000 there were about 800 million people over 60, by 2025 there will be 1.5 billion and 3 billion by 2050. Aging is accompanied by a rise in non-communicable diseases: cardiovascular, diabetes, Alzheimer's, neurodegenerative pathologies, cancers and musculoskeletal problems.

ANILDD's work has always been aimed at identifying the causes of social hardship and finding solutions to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged categories, including people with disabilities and the elderly.

Territorial Action

The deficit in healthcare organization in Southern and Central Italy has created pockets of extreme health and social need, translating into total assistance requests and creating many professional, employment and economic opportunities. The ANILDD Group and Research Center have decided to extend the macro project to four regions: Abruzzo, Marche, Lazio and Campania.

Reference Legislation

  • L. 460/97 — Tax regulations for non-commercial entities and ONLUS
  • L. 383/2000 — Social promotion associations regulation
  • L. 675/96 — Personal data protection
  • D.Lgs. 196/2003 — Personal data protection code
  • L. 328/2000, art. 14 — Framework law for integrated social services
  • L. 38/2010 — Access to palliative care and pain therapy
  • UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Scientific Research

The Research Center is dedicated to identifying the best scientific research on degenerative and disabling genetic diseases, to provide concrete support to healthcare systems and institutions.