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Agriturismo Parco della Chiusa is a social and inclusive rural hospitality project located in a natural park in the city of Casalecchio di Reno, near Bologna, run by the social cooperative COpAPS. It combines organic agriculture, environmental education, and social inclusion, offering a unique experience that connects people, nature, and community.
The agritourism is part of a wider project for the inclusion of people with disabilities and other vulnerable groups, involving therapeutic gardening, educational workshops, and supported employment. Our staff includes both professionals and individuals with different abilities, working together in a welcoming and accessible environment.
Visitors can enjoy nature trails, inclusive educational activities, and local products. We collaborate with CAI (Italian Alpine Club) and other inclusive tourism associations to develop accessible hiking routes, and we offer Joelette-assisted excursions for people with mobility difficulties.
Communication tools are designed for accessibility: our QR-code audio guide system supports visitors with cognitive or sensory needs, allowing them to explore the park at their own pace.
We are part of LEGACOOP and open to networking, exchanges, and European cooperation in the field of inclusive and accessible rural tourism.

COpAPS is a social cooperative that places accessibility and inclusion at the heart of its mission, with a strong focus on work as a tool for personal development and social participation. Our approach to accessibility integrates both the needs of the people we support as service users—mainly individuals with physical, cognitive, or psychiatric disabilities—and the needs of the general public, including visitors to our agritourism.
For our users, accessibility means:

Creating real, meaningful work opportunities in agriculture, hospitality, and environmental education.
Providing personalized support and training, enabling each individual to express their potential and take part in everyday life.
Designing educational and therapeutic activities that use nature, responsibility, and teamwork as tools for growth, autonomy, and empowerment.

At the same time, we make our services and spaces accessible to the broader community by:

Developing inclusive trails and assisted excursions (e.g., with Joelette trekking chairs).
Creating accessible communication tools, like QR-code audio guides and simplified content.
Promoting encounters between diverse people through community events, educational visits, and inclusive tourism experiences.

Accessibility for us means building spaces—both physical and social—where everyone can belong, contribute, and grow.