Who are we ?

Constellations ASBL – An association committed to inclusive housing for people with intellectual disabilities in Brussels

Founded in 2001 by a group of parents concerned about their children’s future, Constellations ASBL was born out of a deep concern: the long waiting lists for young adults with intellectual disabilities (21 and over) in Brussels.

Some families were facing waiting times of up to 10 years to access a place in a care facility.

👉 Faced with this reality, our mission became clear: to create inclusive and adapted living spaces that provide people with disabilities a dignified, safe, and fulfilling environment.

Constellations operates with a small but highly dedicated team:

• 1.5 full-time equivalents (one full-time project coordinator and one part-time administrative assistant).

• Salaries are financed at 95% by the Brussels Region.

• A full-time volunteer supports the team.

• A volunteer Board of Directors provides expertise and governance.

The Board of Directors is made up of:

• Committed parents,

• Experts and professionals from the social and healthcare sectors,

• Scientific representatives from both language communities (French- and Dutch-speaking).

Thanks to the involvement of our volunteers and strict financial management, we keep our operating costs very low:

• consistently below 10%,

• usually between 5% and 8% depending on the year.

👉 This ensures that every donation directly contributes to the creation of new care places and the support of inclusive projects.

In practice, Constellations works to:

• Build and support care homes for young adults, children with multiple disabilities, and elderly people with disabilities.

• Address the urgent need for inclusion in the Brussels-Capital Region.

• Support families by offering concrete and sustainable solutions.

• Develop partnerships with other associations to maximize impact.