Developing Social and Occupational Inclusion Strategies for People with Disabilities: A Skills Development and Continuous Learning Approach at Centro de Esperanza Young

The Centro de Esperanza Young, a non-profit organization in Uruguay, promotes the social and occupational inclusion of people with disabilities through workshops in gardening, baking, carpentry, and blacksmithing, developing skills for their integration. In partnership with the Technological University of Uruguay (UTEC), the "Raíces de Esperanza" project was implemented to improve the center's logistical production processes. Using a "learning organization" approach, the center views beneficiaries as active contributors to value creation. Inspired by international collaborations, the center has refined its model by diversifying workshops according to the beneficiaries' skills and needs. Additionally, the integration of analog data visualization and gamification enhances engagement, enabling beneficiaries to understand their progress intuitively, which boosts their motivation and supports continuous learning.