For an inclusive leisure time: ACCESS to Leiusre started!
We are developing a methodological training package aimed at making adults with learning disabilities organizers of leisure time, with activities structured in line with both their own and other people's free time. The partnership also wish to create a more active communal environment, setting an example for other organizations in the field, around Europe. The ACCESS to Leisure project is running from February 2022 to July 2024.
A great kick-off meeting was the starting point of the extraordinary cooperation of 5 organizations. Parnters met in person in Budapest, in February 2022 and started the joint work with great discussions. The partnership will develop and test out a complex training package focused on the theme of inclusive leisure time. The aim of the package is to enable people with learning disabilities to spend their free time engaging in activities they like, and to motivate others in their environment to do the same.
People with learning disabilities will be involved in the project in their roles as facilitators, directly constructing leisure time activities; and professionals and informal local supporters from the local community will join them, as supporters and co-facilitators in the process. The content of the leisure activities will be worked out and constructed with the help of digital tools, prioritizing IT safety as well.
The starting point of the project is an inclusive and collaborative research, where we analyse the nature of inclusive leisure time and examine the already existing good practices of each partnering country. Then, based on the results of this research, we will begin to develop methodological materials and training manuals on the relevant topics. These materials will be discussed in inclusive research teams drawn from our partner organizations.
Members of the partnership:
KVPS, Finland, HUBBIE, Belgium, atempo, Austria, Center Val, Slovenia, Hand in Hand, Hungary
Expected results of our work:
- Carrying out inclusive and collaborative research on the theme of leisure, compiling lists of good practices and finally producing material drawing on our research.
- Developing the following materials:
- Easy-to-read, “ACCESS to Leisure” training manual for PwLD – How to become a leisure facilitator?
- “ACCESS to Leisure” training manual for professionals – How to become leisure co-facilitators of PwLD?
- Training manual for informal local supporters - How to become leisure co-facilitators of PwLD?
- Developing toolkit in an accessible format for PwLD
- Developing toolkit for local community members
- Developing e-learning module with all 3 training manuals – in English
In addition to the universal English version, local adaptations of the training materials and toolkits will be made in Finnish, Flemish, Slovenian, German and Hungarian. Materials targeting people with learning disabilities will be produced in an easy-to-read form.
More information and news of the project can be found: https://kezenfogva.hu/node/2069
We are thankful for the European Union Erasmus+ program’s co-funding.
ACCESS to Leisure - Adult education Courses on Capacity-building for the Engagement and Support of Self-advocates in the field of Leisure, 2021-1-HU01-KA220-ADU-000033395
