Coisas da Quinta – green space initiative for people with disabilities

Starting from the focus on the particular characteristics and needs of each beneficiary, the project responded to the difficulty that several beneficiaries showed in remaining enclosed in rooms while performing the tasks inherent to their occupations. Further, it allowed to relocate several workers from the protected employment service, as well as occupying occupational activities center beneficiaries.

Although the project is at an early stage of development, according to the information collected, changes in the behavior of beneficiaries are observed – they appear to be more relaxed – and the gradual growth of sales of agricultural products, with the last year reaching 10 000 euros. It is worth highlighting the pedagogical farm valence that the project is developing in which, through contact with the activities of the farm, children and young people will be sensitized to environmental issues. Once these issues are a concern, organic farming is practiced on the farm. This practice, by directing sales of farm products and processed products (biscuits, jams, etc.) also to the community, indirectly promotes a healthier diet and strengthens the link between beneficiaries and the community, makes them an active contribution.