The general objective was to promote the social and professional inclusion of adults with disabilities aged 30 to 45, through the acquisition of essential skills to tackle daily challenges, as defined by the WHO. Specifically, through the project, we aimed to: Improve trainers' skills in teaching life skills to learners with disabilities by 70%. Create an innovative digital toolkit, accessible through an e-learning platform on the project website. Build a network of operators working with users with disabilities. Design and implement tools to assess improvements in the life skills of learners, allowing for accurate measurement of progress achieved through the new methodologies adopted. Additionally, the project pursued the following priorities: Inclusion and Diversity: Promote the social and professional inclusion of disabled adults by addressing economic, geographical, and social barriers. Reskilling and Accessibility: Provide innovative educational opportunities. Improvement of Educators’ Skills: Enhance the skills of trainers and provide effective tools for assessing learning outcomes for adults with disabilities.
We have decided to apply for this project to address the significant social and employment disparities faced by people with disabilities within the communities of the consortium organizations, in their countries, and at the European level, as highlighted by the "European Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2027." The data from the strategy shows that only 50.8% of people with disabilities are employed, compared to 75% of non-disabled individuals, and 58% of people with disabilities feel socially excluded. This reflects the urgent need to improve the life skills of people with disabilities, which are essential for social inclusion and access to the labor market. The project "Life Skills 4 Inclusion" has been designed to respond to these needs, focusing on the development of skills that promote autonomy, self-confidence, and inclusion for people with disabilities, thus bridging existing gaps and improving their quality of life.