The AMÁS foundation awarded businesses, organisations, and institutions for their exemplary practices aimed at promoting the rights and improving the quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families. The event took place at the Cultural Centre Villa de Móstoles, with the local council collaborating with the foundation on inclusion and socio-labour training projects.
Yesterday's event, titled "Lo que tú haces, cuenta" (What you do matters), was designed to recognise the commitment, dedication, and best practices of professionals, businesses, and institutions that contribute to enhancing the quality of life and advocating for the rights of individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families.
Attendees included Móstoles mayor Manuel Bautista, third deputy mayor and councillor for Economy, Industry, Employment, Development, and Tourism Promotion, Ángeles García, along with other government officials, Carlos Pérez, president of the AMÁS foundation, and Tomás Sancho, president of Plena Inclusión Madrid. Representatives from member associations such as AFANDEM, ADFYPSE, ASPANDI, the Citizenship Committee, and AMÁS Contigo were also present.
The ceremony featured the presentation of awards recognising initiatives that excel in social inclusion, accessibility, innovation, and opportunity creation. Among the winners were Martín Rea for creating employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities; the Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and Fundación Iberdrola España for their Museo Fácil project, which facilitates access to art and culture through adapted materials; and Movistar Estudiantes for developing inclusive basketball programmes in Móstoles and Leganés, promoting sports participation and integration.
Additionally, the AMÁS Café, an inclusive specialty café located within the Cultural Centre, was highlighted for its good practices in improving quality of life and advancing rights. This café, which began operations in October 2025, is part of a socio-labour training project developed in partnership with Móstoles Development.
The event also paid tribute to retired workers, volunteers with ten years of service, and individuals connected to the foundation's 50th anniversary. The ceremony was enlivened by performances from AMÁS ESCENA, whose members showcased various artistic acts throughout the event.
