(11/2024 - 04/2027)            

Erasmus + project

Project duration : from 01/11/2024 to 30/04/2027 (30 months) 

Partners : 

  • AGFE – France (lead)
  • UNESSA – Belgium
  • Anziani e non Solo – Italy
  • Formazione associazione SCF – Italy
  • Aproximar – Portugal
  • Chance B – Austria
  • Assoc – Romania
  • EPR – Belgium (European Disability Network)
  • AGE-Platform – Belgium (European Seniors Network) 

Main objectives : 

  • Equiping professionals and volunteers in the disability and/or elderly sectors to respond coherently and continuously to the needs of the aging disabled population.
  • Contributing to social inclusion, appropriate support, self-determination, and respect for the dignity of aging disabled people until the end.
  • Raising awareness on the aging disabled people issue.
     

Work packages & Deliverables (WP) : 

WP1 : Project Management & Administration 

WP2 : Synthesis of testimonies and experiences

  • Conducting a qualitative research study to identify the skills and care needs of ageing persons with disabilities.
  • Outcomes: a visually engaging and interactive notebook compiling field research findings and interview insights, along with inspiring testimonies, experiences, and practices. The notebook also presents key concepts related to the topic and proposes a competency framework.

WP3 : E-learning training program – Support for aging disabled people

  • Development of a multilingual online training programme composed of five modules, tailored for professionals in the sector.
  • Outcomes: an e-learning platform, local pilot events for user testing, and a competency certification system through the creation of micro-credentials. 

WP4 : Toolbox: Adapting services and practices to the needs of aging disabled people

  • Design of a flexible resource toolkit to support care organisations in adapting their practices to the needs of older persons with disabilities.
  • Outcomes: a dedicated toolkit for service and practice adaptation, including flashcards, educational fact sheets, and templates. Co-development workshops were also organised. 

WP5 : Dissemination and valorization of results

  • Communication tools (website, flyers, e-newsletters, video clips, etc.), communication strategy, impact mapping, and long-term dissemination of results.
  • Organisation of the mid-term seminar and the final seminar.