AIPD Mantova

AIPD Mantova (AIPD Associazione Italiana Persone Down ODV Sezione di Mantova) is the Mantua-based local section of AIPD, the Italian Association of People with Down Syndrome. It is a non-profit voluntary organization (ODV) that works to protect the rights of people with Down syndrome and to support their educational, occupational, and social inclusion. The section was founded on 16 March 2005 and celebrated its twentieth anniversary on 16 March 2025. The organization operates primarily in the province of Mantua, in the Lombardy region of Italy. Its activities are funded through donations, PayPal contributions, the Italian 5x1000 tax donation scheme, and local fundraising events such as social lunches and lotteries. AIPD Mantova is run by and for families, volunteers, and operators, and it emphasizes the importance of personal autonomy in family, school, work, society, and home life. As part of the national AIPD network, the Mantua section shares the broader mission of the Italian association while adapting projects to local needs. Its public communications highlight a commitment to dreaming big, overcoming obstacles, and building life projects for people with Down syndrome. The section maintains an active website and social calendar, including assemblies, social lunches, and lottery draws, all aimed at supporting its projects. AIPD Mantova is not a commercial company but a non-profit association. It is registered as an ODV (Organizzazione di Volontariato) under Italian law. Its work is rooted in the belief that people with Down syndrome can achieve surprising goals and lead fulfilling lives when given the right support and opportunities.

AIPD Mantova was founded on 16 March 2005 as the Mantua section of AIPD, the Italian Association of People with Down Syndrome. The national association had been active since the late 1970s, and local sections like Mantova were established to provide direct support to families and individuals in their communities. The Mantua section operates as a non-profit voluntary organization (ODV) under Italian law. From its inception, AIPD Mantova focused on protecting the rights of people with Down syndrome and promoting their inclusion in school, work, and social life. The organization has been sustained by associated families, volunteers, operators, and donations from friends and supporters. Over the years, it has organized numerous projects aimed at enhancing personal autonomy and building life projects for people with Down syndrome. In 2025, AIPD Mantova celebrated its twentieth anniversary. The anniversary message reflected on the journey shared with families and volunteers, acknowledging the obstacles overcome and the friendships formed. It reaffirmed the belief that people with Down syndrome can achieve surprising goals and lead lives characterized by growth and autonomy in family, school, work, society, and their own home. The section continues to be active in the Mantua area, organizing events such as social lunches and lotteries to fund its projects. It also participates in the Italian 5x1000 tax donation scheme, which allows taxpayers to direct a portion of their taxes to non-profit organizations. AIPD Mantova maintains a website and engages with its community through news and events, including member assemblies and fundraising activities. As part of the national AIPD network, the Mantua section benefits from shared resources and advocacy while tailoring its work to local needs. The organization remains committed to its mission of supporting people with Down syndrome and their families, and to advocating for a more inclusive society.

• AIPD Mantova is founded as the Mantua section of AIPD.

• AIPD Mantova celebrates its 20th anniversary.

• Members' assembly is called for 26 March 2026.

• Social lunch and lottery draw held in Cappelletta di Borgo Virgilio.

Non-profit association providing support, advocacy, and inclusion projects for people with Down syndrome and their families in the Mantua area.

1. 1AIPD Mantova – AIPD Associazione Italiana Persone Down ODV Sezione di Mantovaaipdmantova.it
2. 2AIPD Mantova - Wikidatawikidata.org