Fundación Gil Gayarre

Founded in 1958, Fundación Gil Gayarre is a foundation based in San Sebastián de los Reyes, Spain working on disability, education, elderly care +2 more.

Fundación Gil Gayarre is a non-profit organisation founded in 1958 that supports people with intellectual disabilities and their families in developing their life projects. Its services include a special education school for children and young people from age 3, a residential centre for older adults at El Cabezo, supported housing and independent living programmes, family support and respite services, occupational and employment centres, and a free consultation service. The foundation's model is based on individual plans drawn up with the participation of the person and their family. It is named after Carmen Gayarre Galbete, its founder, who pioneered early care, occupational therapy and psychomotor techniques for people with disabilities. Its activities are centred in the Madrid region, in the municipalities of Pozuelo de Alarcón, San Sebastián de los Reyes, Majadahonda and Las Rozas, and it has a small international cooperation programme in Honduras. The foundation relies on volunteers, private donors and corporate partners, and holds membership of Plena Inclusión.