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Count me in too! VET for people with disabilites through cultural institutions.
Start date: Sep 1, 2015, End date: Aug 31, 2017 PROJECT  FINISHED 

Count Me In Too! Takes its starting point in the belief that no citizen in Europe should be discriminated against in training or employment because of disability. In times of economic difficulties there is more than ever, a need for finding new ways to make better use of the diverse resources of organisations and people. This includes people who are more specially disadvantaged because of certain social or individual learning disabilities. Since the arts and cultural sector became an independent topic with the signing of Maastricht Treaty in 1993 the sector has grown significantly in its influence and extent. In a European context it has developed from being an area that was difficult to place anywhere to a strong and independent member of the employment family; a member that today is listened to and given authority. This CMI2 aims to build upon a methodology for the inclusion of people who are more specifically disadvantaged because of certain physical, social and individual learning disabilities. The present-day labour market in Europe calls for constant updating of knowledge and professional skills and the European Union states that lifelong learning is essential for everyone. It has therefore been of great relevance to study and discuss the efforts made in improving the vocational education and training for people with special needs, such as people with autism, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome and learning disabilities. Based on the needs analysis and experiences of previous projects Count Me In http://count-me-in.eu/ and studies completed since its completion the partners in COUNT ME IN TOO ! wants to develop these practices and open up to a new understanding of educating these particular groups with the aim of finding for them a place in the world of work. It is relevant to transfer these methodologies to all EU countries. The project will complement and improve upon the existing eLearning and training courses by developing an ultra-simple app creation tool that will enable managers, supervisors, mentors and job coaches to create simple ‘task based apps’ that will empower workers and trainees with learning disabilities to work more independently. There will be an instructional video and handbook for the tool. In addition we will create an app for each partner that will support those with learning disabilities to work their way through a task, which will include: Ready to go to work - hygiene, dressing smartly Basic Spelling Basic Maths Handicrafts - Making a puppet, candlestick or birdhouse Social Competences, how to greet and talk to workmates in different situations Customer service how to care for customers/visitors The apps will be tested and used by each partner organisation and feedback will be obtained to support the creation of some tips and guidelines on ways to integrate the app into the workplace. The project will also build upon the training material by offering versions in the partner countries of Poland, Austria, Sweden UK., Denmark and Hungary. By combining the new designed training app creation tool with the established VETPRO training courses and eLearning material we will increase the impact, usability and accessibility of the methodology for VET for special needs through cultural institutions to many more EU countries.

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