Democratic Rights Study
Study on the legal rights of young people with intellectual disabilities bot at national and European levels regarding their access to democracy, voting rights, representation in public forums etc.
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CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE
EXTRA-C
EXTRA-C: Extraordinary Citizens
EXTRA-C is on a mission to give people with intellectual disabilities a voice in democracy.
Operated by: KMOP Education & Innovation Hub
CHALLENGE
Young people with learning disabilities, be it intellectual, psychosocial, or developmental, often find themselves excluded from significant political, economic, cultural, and social processes due to the barriers they encounter. To ensure their voices are heard, it is crucial to overcome these challenges and establish an environment that facilitates their active participation in social and democratic life.
The Project
EXTRA-C - Extraordinary Citizens
GA Number
101089825
Project Status
Completed
Funded by
Erasmus+
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Good practices manual
Three good practices per country are included in the collection of good practices. These good practices are about the promotion of active citizenship and democratic rights of young people with intellectual disabilities.
Study report on the situation of young people with intellectual disabilities about their democratic rights and active role in society
This study report compiles the study on democratic rights, the conclusions drawn from focus groups and the compilation of good practices.
Training Modules for young people with intellectual disabilities and their trainers
This training material provides the necessary tools for trainers to work with youth people with disabilities in the corresponding topic and train them about how they can undertake active role in society.
Collection of Good Practices and Policy Recommendations
The Collection of Good practices seeks to inspire other young people with intellectual disabilities or organizations working with them to implement activities that promote the role in society of youth with intellectual disabilities.
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