Founded in 1926 and headquartered in Florence, Edizioni ADV has served for a century as a publishing reference point,producing literature dedicated to spirituality, health, education, social issues, and children's fiction. This milestone will be officially celebrated on Saturday, November 14, at 3:30 PM in the "Vittorio Fantoni" Aula Magna at the Adventist Faculty of Florence.
Recognition from the Regional Council of Tuscany
Ahead of the public celebration, the Regional Council of Tuscany hosted a press conference at Palazzo del Pegaso on November 5. During the event, Regional Council President Stefania Saccardi presented the Council's Crest to ADV Director Maurizio Caracciolo, acknowledging the publishing house's long-standing cultural and social contributions.
The conference featured remarks from key figures including Massimo Diodati, Regional President of the Italian Union of the Blind and Visually Impaired; Massimo Bugianelli, Head of the Regional Guide Dog School; and Davide Mozzato, author of the ADV publication Il filo invisibile. Storie di cani guida, persone e libertà condivisa.
President Saccardi emphasized the alignment between the publishing anniversary and regional excellence, highlighting the National Guide Dog School for the Blind in Scandicci. She noted the comprehensive social value of the institution,which spans breeding, training, and placement of guide dogs, supported by volunteer foster families. Saccardi also drew attention to the regional Braille Printing House, which produces accessible literature and musical scores for individuals with visual impairments.
Publications and Social Impact
Director Maurizio Caracciolo stated that the centenary event honors the past, present, and future of the publishing house.Discussing the release of Il filo invisibile, Caracciolo noted the volume's objective to raise awareness regarding the local guide dog training services. Reflecting on the centenary, he emphasized the independent publishing house's trajectory,which includes pioneering initiatives such as the launch of the monthly magazine Vita e Salute in 1952.
Author Davide Mozzato explained that his book documents the developmental path of guide dogs and the relationship established with their handlers. A portion of the proceeds from the book will directly support the National Guide Dog School of Scandicci through the sponsorship of a puppy training placement.
Massimo Bugianelli outlined the school's operational scope, which includes training guide dogs for blind individuals,preparing animals for assisted interventions and pet therapy in healthcare facilities, and training medical alert dogs.Massimo Diodati reinforced the significance of canine mobility assistance and the essential contribution of volunteer foster families.
Historical Milestones
Throughout its history, Edizioni ADV has maintained a focus on social welfare and health education:
1952: Launch of Vita e Salute, a publication focused on wellness and healthy lifestyles, which transitioned to a digital format in January 2026 to expand open access to medical and scientific information.
2016: Publication of Alla scuola della grande quercia, a children's book by psycho-pedagogue Laura Ferraresi focusing on diversity, with proceeds supporting the Astrolabio association for children with autism spectrum disorders.
2018: Release of Lettere senza confini, edited by Gaia Simonetti, featuring narratives from mothers who experienced tragic losses, with proceeds funding university scholarships for students in earthquake-affected Amatrice.
