Mind Inclusion 3.0 aimed to advance the social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities by fostering their participation in community life and reducing the social and cognitive barriers that limit their autonomy in public and private spaces. Its overall objective was to consolidate and expand the achievements of Mind Inclusion 2.0, involving social professionals, entrepreneurs, and workers to build more accessible and inclusive communities. The project developed innovative digital training tools, co-designed through a design thinking approach and adapted to the needs of the different groups involved. Among them are: • OLC: designed for social professionals, focused on inclusive communication and support for autonomy. • The MOOC, aimed at entrepreneurs and workers, to promote accessible environments. Mind Inclusion 3.0 also promoted quality adult learning through accessible digital methodologies. Its specific objectives included strengthening the autonomy and digital skills of people with disabilities, training professionals and entrepreneurs in inclusion, and promoting transnational cooperation.
Given the priority that social inclusion and cognitive accessibility hold in European society, and considering the barriers faced by people with intellectual and developmental disabilities to fully participate in the community, the Mind Inclusion 3.0 project aimed to promote their autonomy and social inclusion through the use of digital technologies, particularly collaborative training platforms. Its main goal was to foster the social inclusion of these individuals by training social professionals and business owners in the use of co-designed digital solutions that facilitate community participation, access to public spaces, and awareness of cognitive diversity. To achieve this, an innovative training methodology and an interactive digital platform were co-created with end users, professionals, and local entities, ensuring that they addressed real needs while strengthening self-determination and social belonging. The project focused on: (1) training entrepreneurs and social professionals in social competences and knowledge of intellectual disability, and (2) improving community accessibility in Europe through technological innovation.