Associació Catalana "La llar" de l'Afectat d'Esclerosi Múltiple

The Associació Catalana "La llar" de l'Afectat d'Esclerosi Múltiple (Catalan Association "La llar" for Those Affected by Multiple Sclerosis) is a non-profit organisation founded in 1992 in Barcelona, Spain. It was created by a decision of its members to replace the Catalan delegation of the Asociación Española de Esclerosis Múltiple (AEDEM). Its founding president was Vicenç Raventós i Arquer. The association is dedicated to improving or maintaining the physical capacities of people affected by multiple sclerosis and to alleviating the anxiety processes generated by the disease. La Llar is headquartered in the Hostafrancs neighbourhood of Barcelona, in a 200-square-metre premises ceded by the parish of Sant Àngel Custodi. Since 1996 it has been affiliated with AEDEM, and on 6 November 2003 it was declared a public utility entity. It is also part of the ECOM Federation of organisations dedicated to the care of people with physical disabilities. In 2007 it received the Medal of Honour of Barcelona. The association offers a range of services including physiotherapy, inclusive leisure outings, adapted swimming pool sessions, and occupational therapy. It works from a person-centred care model, providing therapeutic, social, and emotional support to people with multiple sclerosis and their families. Its goal is to promote autonomy, well-being, and active participation in daily life. The organisation also engages in fundraising and volunteer activities, and accepts donations via Bizum to the number 12992.

The Associació Catalana "La llar" de l'Afectat d'Esclerosi Múltiple was created in 1992 by a decision of its members, with the aim of replacing the Catalan delegation of the Asociación Española de Esclerosis Múltiple (AEDEM). Its founding president was Vicenç Raventós i Arquer. The organisation was established as a non-profit entity addressing the improvement or maintenance of physical capacities of people affected by multiple sclerosis and alleviating the anxiety processes generated by the disease. It is headquartered in the Hostafrancs neighbourhood of Barcelona, in a 200-square-metre premises ceded by the parish of Sant Àngel Custodi. Since 1996 it has been affiliated with AEDEM. On 6 November 2003 it was declared a public utility entity. It also forms part of the ECOM Federation of entities dedicated to the care of people with physical disabilities. In 2007 it received the Medal of Honour of Barcelona. The association continues to operate, offering services such as physiotherapy, inclusive leisure outings, adapted swimming pool sessions, and occupational therapy, and accepting donations through various channels including Bizum.

• 2007

  Received the Medal of Honour of Barcelona.

• 2003

  Declared a public utility entity on 6 November.

• 1996

  Affiliated with AEDEM.

• 1992

  Association founded by decision of its members, replacing the Catalan delegation of AEDEM.

Non-profit organisation providing person-centred comprehensive support to people with multiple sclerosis and their families in Catalonia.

• Physiotherapy

  Therapeutic service to improve or maintain physical capacities.

• Inclusive leisure outings

  Social outings designed for inclusion.

• Adapted swimming pool

  Swimming sessions in an adapted pool.

• Occupational therapy

  Therapy to support daily living activities.

1. 1Principal - La Llarlallar.org
2. 2Associació Catalana "La llar" de l'Afectat d'Esclerosi Múltiple - Viquipèdiaca.wikipedia.org
3. 3Associació Catalana "La llar" de l'Afectat d'Esclerosi Múltiple - Wikidatawikidata.org