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RURAAC : Alternative Augmented Communication for rural areas
FunderEuropean Commission
Funder Contribution €60,000.00
Funded underERASMUS+ | Partnerships for cooperation and exchanges of practices | Small-scale partnerships in adult education
Project code2023-1-IT02-KA210-ADU-000152145
Open Access mandatePublications: NoResearch data: No
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<< Background >>RURAAC was born out of the need to promote the social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities (PDI) in outdoor experiences. The enjoyment of natural heritage offers valuable opportunities for personal development, skill learning, and mental health improvement.The project originated from the needs of educators, both in the field of outdoor education and social inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities, to acquire skills and expertise to make natural heritage accessible and to encourage the co-design of materials in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).With RURAAC, we sought to fill a basic gap caused by the lack of preparation among the educators of the aforementioned adults in the field of natural heritage enhancement.RURAAC addressed these challenges by promoting the development of AAC skills among educators, enabling them, people with intellectual disabilities, and members of the local community to co-design AAC materials to enhance the natural heritage of rural areas. This approach laid the foundation for innovative, inclusive, and accessible learning methods that can be easily replicated.<< Objectives >>With RURAAC, we committed to making natural resources accessible in an inclusive way, promoting the integration and active participation of every individual. The lack of access to natural heritage by people with intellectual disabilities (PDI), particularly evident in rural areas, constitutes a significant limitation that risks exacerbating their isolation and depriving them of essential opportunities for inclusion and well-being.The activities were aimed at achieving three specific objectives (SO):- SO1: Develop the professional skills of educators working with adults with intellectual disabilities and educators working in the field of outdoor education on the topic of AAC.- SO2: Promote the protagonism of PDI in rural areas through a co-design process aimed at producing AAC materials to promote local natural heritage.- SO3: Disseminate the project results within local communities in rural areas, encouraging them to use AAC in their activities to promote natural heritage.<< Implementation >>To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the following activities were carried out:1. Transnational analysis of the training needs of educators on the topic of AAC for the enhancement of natural heritage**. This research was aimed at identifying the learning objectives/outcomes and the training materials.2. Development of training materials, creation, and translation of the Booklet for educators**3. Transnational training of educators, aimed at acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies regarding AAC tools for natural heritage, and the implementation of co-design activities with people with intellectual disabilities.4.Piloting - Co-design activities** (carried out by the previously trained educators, PDI, and stakeholders involved in the management of local natural heritage), aimed at creating AAC materials to promote local natural heritage.5. Piloting report summarizing the experience of the co-design workshops implemented in partner countries. 6. Collection of AAC materials (not initially foreseen in the proposal but considered essential to facilitate the sharing of the result) and publication of the AAC materials.7. Final events to showcase the project result8. Activities for sharing and promoting the results.<< Results >>1.Training modules for educators on AAC for the enhancement of natural heritage. The creation of these modules was preceded by research to identify training needs and develop effective educational materials.2. Transnational training course on AAC for educators aimed at developing skills in using AAC for the enhancement of natural heritage and providing tools to conduct co-design workshops with PDI.3.AAC materials for enhancing natural heritage During the piloting phase, previously trained educators and PDI co-designed promotional materials in AAC, with the support of over 16 stakeholders. The materials were collected in a document, which was not initially foreseen but proved essential to highlight the work done.4. Final events for the presentation of results, involving over 150 people.We achieved the following process results, which were fundamental to reaching the established objectives:- Involvement of 47 PDI in the piloting phase.- Training of 10 educators in transnational activities.- Creation of a European network of organizations committed to the education of PDI and the enhancement of natural heritage.
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<< Background >>RURAAC was born out of the need to promote the social inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities (PDI) in outdoor experiences. The enjoyment of natural heritage offers valuable opportunities for personal development, skill learning, and mental health improvement.The project originated from the needs of educators, both in the field of outdoor education and social inclusion of adults with intellectual disabilities, to acquire skills and expertise to make natural heritage accessible and to encourage the co-design of materials in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC).With RURAAC, we sought to fill a basic gap caused by the lack of preparation among the educators of the aforementioned adults in the field of natural heritage enhancement.RURAAC addressed these challenges by promoting the development of AAC skills among educators, enabling them, people with intellectual disabilities, and members of the local community to co-design AAC materials to enhance the natural heritage of rural areas. This approach laid the foundation for innovative, inclusive, and accessible learning methods that can be easily replicated.<< Objectives >>With RURAAC, we committed to making natural resources accessible in an inclusive way, promoting the integration and active participation of every individual. The lack of access to natural heritage by people with intellectual disabilities (PDI), particularly evident in rural areas, constitutes a significant limitation that risks exacerbating their isolation and depriving them of essential opportunities for inclusion and well-being.The activities were aimed at achieving three specific objectives (SO):- SO1: Develop the professional skills of educators working with adults with intellectual disabilities and educators working in the field of outdoor education on the topic of AAC.- SO2: Promote the protagonism of PDI in rural areas through a co-design process aimed at producing AAC materials to promote local natural heritage.- SO3: Disseminate the project results within local communities in rural areas, encouraging them to use AAC in their activities to promote natural heritage.<< Implementation >>To achieve the above-mentioned objectives, the following activities were carried out:1. Transnational analysis of the training needs of educators on the topic of AAC for the enhancement of natural heritage**. This research was aimed at identifying the learning objectives/outcomes and the training materials.2. Development of training materials, creation, and translation of the Booklet for educators**3. Transnational training of educators, aimed at acquiring knowledge, skills, and competencies regarding AAC tools for natural heritage, and the implementation of co-design activities with people with intellectual disabilities.4.Piloting - Co-design activities** (carried out by the previously trained educators, PDI, and stakeholders involved in the management of local natural heritage), aimed at creating AAC materials to promote local natural heritage.5. Piloting report summarizing the experience of the co-design workshops implemented in partner countries. 6. Collection of AAC materials (not initially foreseen in the proposal but considered essential to facilitate the sharing of the result) and publication of the AAC materials.7. Final events to showcase the project result8. Activities for sharing and promoting the results.<< Results >>1.Training modules for educators on AAC for the enhancement of natural heritage. The creation of these modules was preceded by research to identify training needs and develop effective educational materials.2. Transnational training course on AAC for educators aimed at developing skills in using AAC for the enhancement of natural heritage and providing tools to conduct co-design workshops with PDI.3.AAC materials for enhancing natural heritage During the piloting phase, previously trained educators and PDI co-designed promotional materials in AAC, with the support of over 16 stakeholders. The materials were collected in a document, which was not initially foreseen but proved essential to highlight the work done.4. Final events for the presentation of results, involving over 150 people.We achieved the following process results, which were fundamental to reaching the established objectives:- Involvement of 47 PDI in the piloting phase.- Training of 10 educators in transnational activities.- Creation of a European network of organizations committed to the education of PDI and the enhancement of natural heritage.
