The mission of the Erasmus+ project “poIDcast BUDDIES” is to foster social inclusion and environmental advocacy through the innovative use of podcasting, pairing individuals with intellectual disabilities (pwID) and volunteers. By focusing on digital transformation, environmental awareness, and community engagement, the project aims to empower pwID to become active participants and advocates in their communities.
The key objectives of the project are the following:
- Enhancing Accessibility and Inclusiveness in Adult Education: Increase the participation of adults with intellectual disabilities (pwID) in educational activities by developing digital skills and environmental competences through podcast co-creation with volunteers.
- Promoting Environmental Awareness and Action: Raise awareness of environmental issues and climate change among all participants, including pwID, volunteers, and educators, and develop green skills to position them as advocates for the environment.
- Developing Digital Skills and Capacity: Enhance the digital skills of participants by providing training on podcast production and the use of digital tools and equipment, contributing to the digital transformation of NGOs and organizations working with pwID.
- Improving Competencies of Educators and Staff: Equip educators and adult education staff with the digital and environmental skills needed to better support pwID, fostering a more inclusive and sustainable educational approach.
- Promoting Innovative Learning Spaces: Establish local learning centers that encourage social inclusion and civic engagement by offering lifelong learning opportunities through digital technologies, such as podcasts, on environmental issues.
Intellectual Outputs:
- A Methodology for Educators:
A comprehensive guide for educators on training volunteers and pwID to co-create podcasts, promoting inclusive education and digital literacy. - A Guidebook for Volunteers and pwID:
An accessible guidebook designed to help both volunteers and pwID understand the process of creating and performing a podcast, fostering digital skills and environmental awareness. - 20 Podcast Episodes on Environmental Issues:
A series of podcasts co-created by pwID and volunteers that focus on various environmental topics, aiming to educate and advocate for sustainability and climate action.
Partnership:
Coordinator: Best Buddies Greece
Partners:
Challedu (Greece)
Chance Association (Bulgaria)
This publication has been developed with the financial support from the European Commission in the framework of Erasmus+ programme. The information and views set out in this publication are those of the authors. The European Commission and the Hellenic National agency may not be held responsible for the use, which may be made of the information contained herein.
Project Number:2023-2-EL01-KA210-ADU-000174550