The project aimed to implement a series of targeted activities that supported multiple aspects of the education and social integration of children and youth with visual impairments. Its primary objective was to improve the overall educational experience of visually impaired students by ensuring equal and unhindered access to textbooks, supplementary literature and learning materials. This goal was accomplished through the creation of an inclusive, accessible and supportive learning environment that encouraged the active participation of these students in the secondary education system. Beyond its main objective, the project also defined three specific goals that further reinforced its mission. These goals addressed both the academic and social needs of visually impaired youth, with the intention of promoting long-term inclusion, personal development and equal opportunities for success in both school and society.
We applied for this project to address the pressing need for equal access to education and cultural resources for visually impaired children and students. Despite the growing emphasis on inclusive education, many young people with visual impairments continue to face significant barriers to learning, particularly when it comes to accessing adapted literary and educational materials. Our project aims to prevent discrimination based on disability by promoting integration and equal opportunities. One of the key identified needs was the lack of accessible educational content and platforms for visually impaired learners and their families. To address this, we planned the creation of a specialised section on a dedicated web platform, where parents of visually impaired children and students can exchange experiences, discuss educational challenges and seek solutions together. Additionally, the project responds to the lack of freely available adapted materials by developing a digital library. Each title can be ordered free of charge by families, parents, or teachers of children with visual impairments, with the respective partner organisation committed to printing the requested material in Braille and sending it to those in need.