Social innovation is in our DNA

We first started eight decades ago with the need to do things differently. What has driven us since then is to demonstrate that the future is social, that we can put all people at the centre while remaining innovative, and that we can continue to be at the forefront by providing more and better opportunities for persons with disabilities.

Changes in society are accelerating and in the ONCE Social Group we cannot stop creating projects in favour of personal autonomy; meetings where creativity and new ventures are encouraged; places for study, testing and technological development. We put artificial intelligence at our service, we are in the world of video games, we promote accessibility in digital and physical environments and we listen to and reward good ideas, all to build the more accessible and more human future we are working to achieve. We do this for and by the people.
 

Social innovation is what allows us to remain relevant in a society that, like our Oncelio, is constantly on the move.

Some of our innovative projects:

CTI (Centre for Typhlotechnology and Innovation)

We love to showcase the Centre for Technologies and Innovation (CTI) as the centre of the ONCE. A benchmark in Spain and the world in accessibility and support products for blind and low vision persons. It is where we showcase jaw-dropping technologies with over 150 projects completed each year. Many other projects that contribute to the autonomy of blind persons are assessed here, unstoppable with these tools.

The centre works in all areas of life. We adapt work, study places, and communicate innovative technical solutions for equal opportunities in everyday activities and at work. The idea is that persons who are blind or with severe low vision can have access to the technical means required to develop their abilities.