In My Own Way

About this project

<p>People with intellectual disabilities are vulnerable to exclusion, especially when they leave the educational system and enter the labour market. This project contributes to inclusion of young people with intellectual disabilities into society by strengthening their citizenship skills. Its activities will make them aware of their rights and possibilities and help them to become self-reliant and confident. &nbsp;</p> <p>The project puts together the Norwegian social enterprise Fretex, which specialises in inclusion on the labour market, and Obchodní akademie Olgy Havlové, a secondary school attended by people with disabilities. The educators and consultants will compare and exchange their experience. Moreover, they will develop a modular educational course with the goal teach students such skills which will enable them to be more independent and included in the society. The created educational resources and visual products will be appropriate for usage in both the Norwegian and Czech settings.</p> <p>The final conference in Norway will present the project results to educators, vocational rehabilitation consultants, counsellors, social workers, politicians, and young people with intellectual disabilities.&nbsp;</p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The collaborative aspect of the project was indeed one of its greatest strengths. The opportunity to exchange ideas and insights into approaches to the target group in both Norway and the Czech Republic provided valuable inspiration for future work. By learning from each other's experiences and practices, participants were able to gain fresh perspectives and enhance their own approaches to education and social services.

Project partners

• Fretex Pluss AS Donor project partner· Norway