The service was created in 1986 to guarantee the right to inclusive and quality education, placing people at the centre of our work.
Service technical sheet
Brief definition
We are an inclusive education service aimed at people in situations of intellectual disability, their families, and the educational community.
We offer an annual programme of courses aimed at people in situations of intellectual disability.
We also provide guidance, conferences, tailored training, and other resources for the educational community. In this area, we count on the participation of people in situations of intellectual disability, members of the Montserrat Trueta Human Rights Assembly (ADHMT), as advisors and trainers with lived experience.
Our goal is to share and grow knowledge in order to build a more inclusive education system.
Service in numbers
33 editions of the Open Classroom Course
825 professionals trained
25 editions of the Josep Maria Jarque Competition
Three distinguishing features
1. Education with a rights-based approach. We work with an approach focused on human rights and the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
2. Comprehensive and collaborative support. We support people in their educational environments so they feel included, through guidance, training and ongoing coordination.
3. Connection with educational reality. We work with the educational community to respond to its needs and promote real inclusive practices.
Main programmes
Inclusive courses for people in situations of intellectual disability
Training offer for users: in-person, with occasional online options. Sign up in the “Training and events” section of the website.
Personalised support and guidance for students, families and professionals
Let’s talk and define your needs. We offer personalised support and guidance.
Tailored conferences and training sessions
Let’s talk and define your needs. We offer tailored conferences and training sessions.
Open Classroom Course
Training aimed at education professionals. Sign up in the “Training and events” section of the website.
Josep Maria Jarque Research Project Competition
Take part! Annual competition for the best high school research project on Down syndrome.
Frequently asked questions
🔹 How can I enroll in inclusive courses for people with intellectual disabilities?
You can register through the website under the Training and Events section. Afterwards, we will contact you to explain the offer and guide your pathway.
🔹 I am a student, family member, or professional; how can I request guidance?
Send an email to sei@fcsd.org and we will get in touch with you.
🔹 I am an education professional; how can I enroll in the Aula Oberta course?
Registrations start in November. You can sign up on our website under the Training and Events section.
🔹 How can I participate in the Josep Maria Jarque Research Project Contest?
The rules are published in October. You can request guidance and submit your project to sei@fcsd.org
Partnerships and recognitions
🔹 FCSD has a comprehensive quality management system in accordance with ISO 9001:2015, certificate number C746343 issued by DNV.
🔹 We are members of the Citizen Platform for Inclusive Education.
🔹 We work in a network with the National Down España Education Network, Dincat and Down Catalunya.
🔹 We collaborate with the research group at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC).
🔹 We collaborate with local and international organisations.
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