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Promoting Person-Centered Design for Disability in Higher Education
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Welcome to newsletter #2 of EU Erasmus+
D2F project
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What
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Integrating PwD-Centered Design into university curricula to address disabilities, fostering inclusive education, and empowering students to create accessible, user-centered products and services.
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Whom
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This project is aimed at university educators, curriculum developers, and staff in educational institutions supporting inclusive education. Ultimately, it benefits students and people with disabilities by promoting a more inclusive and participatory learning experience.
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When
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The project will span 30 months, starting from December 2023. Throughout this period, an educational platform will be developed, and events and pilot activities will be organized in all participating countries.
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Project updates
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TM2: Building the Future of Inclusive Education in Košice
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Back in September, the Transnational Meeting 2 (TM2) in Košice set the stage for the next big steps in the Design2Freedom project. Held at the Technical University of Košice, this gathering wasn’t just about meetings—it was about shaping the future of inclusive education.
Representatives from COCEMFE, Technical University of Košice, Universidade da Coruña, Vilniaus Kolegija, and Creative District came together to evaluate the project’s progress, exchange best practices, and gear up for the LTT2 Inclusive Design Lab. A major focus was on refining person-centered design approaches and planning how universities would implement pilot projects from January to June 2025.
One of the most engaging discussions centered on how to effectively implement inclusive methodologies in higher education. Experts shared valuable insights on assistive technology and accessibility, ensuring that the next phases of the project would be even stronger.
TM2 wasn’t just about strategy—it was also about connection. The meeting wrapped up with a guided tour of Košice’s historic city center, offering a perfect mix of professional collaboration and cultural exchange. With strong commitments and a clear roadmap ahead, TM2 set the foundation for real change in higher education.
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LTT2: When Innovation Meets Inclusion in A Coruña
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Last December, the LTT2 Inclusive Design Lab in A Coruña brought together passionate educators, designers, and disability advocates for three days of hands-on learning and innovation. Hosted at CITIC – Universidade da Coruña, this event was all about making education and technology more accessible and inclusive. Participants didn't just sit through lectures—they dived straight into action! Working in multidisciplinary teams, they tackled real-life challenges presented by disability organizations like COGAMI and ASPACE. From brainstorming to prototyping, every moment was dedicated to creating practical solutions that could make a real difference. The highlight? The hackathon-style format, where teams raced against time to develop innovative designs while receiving expert mentorship. Alongside this, microlearning sessions and networking opportunities kept the energy high and the ideas flowing. By the end of the event, not only did participants walk away with new skills, but they also helped pave the way for future pilots that will integrate inclusive design into university curricula. LTT2 proved that when creativity meets purpose, powerful things happen!
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🚀 Coming Soon: The D2F Platform!
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Big things are happening behind the scenes! We’re working hard on the D2F platform, a one-stop hub for inclusive design resources, innovative ideas, and collaborative opportunities. Whether you're an educator, student, or advocate for accessibility, this platform will be your go-to space to learn, share, and create impact. Stay tuned for the official launch—we can’t wait to share it with you! In the meantime, keep an eye out for updates, because this is just the beginning. Exciting things are on the horizon!
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Some Resources on Inclusive Design and Education
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International Events
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Festival dedicated to the cultures of the imagination. The 2025 edition is entitled "Through the Flames"
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19 et 20 April 2025, Rennes, France
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Heidelberger Frühling Musikfestival
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This classical music festival takes place every year in Heidelberg celebrating the spring with a special focus this year on the work of Johannes Brahms.
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15 Marcg -13 April 2025, Heidelberg, Germany
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Hub
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Cap sur l'Ecole inclusive en Europe.
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This project brings together ten European partners to develop pedagogical tools in seven languages.
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Informative Paper
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ICCHP 2024 Open Access Compendium
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Insights into the latest advancements in assistive technologies for accessibility and inclusion.
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COCEMFE, Spain, is an NGO representing people with physical and organic disabilities. Comprising 92 organizations across the nation, COCEMFE spans the entirety of Spain, representing the primary entities serving individuals with chronic diseases. COCEMFE is the coordinator of the D2F project.
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Universidade da Coruña, Spain: public university created in 1989. Specializing on the use of innovative technologies, their initiatives encompass the creation of support products aimed at facilitating access to the information society and the development of digital content for interventions tailored to individuals with disabilities.
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Creative District is an NGO that advises, develops and promotes initiatives in the creative and cultural industries and social innovation for a sustainable impact. The organization supports entrepreneurship in the creative and cultural industries and develops tools and projects to boost and enhance the creation of jobs in this sector.
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VIKO: Institution of Higher Education is the largest accredited University in Lithuania. The university has been awarded the Knowledge Economy Forum for Innovations Diploma. In addition, every year the study programs are revised to respond to the current social and economic requirements of the labor market, meeting the needs demanded by society.
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The Technical University of Košice was founded in 1952. It meets a wide range of educational needs not only in the Eastern Slovakia region, but also in the whole of Slovakia and Central Europe as in many of the specializations it is the only center of education and research in these areas. TUKE established the Access Center for disability on July 2000, as a special pedagogical workplace for students with disabilities.
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Social Networks
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Follow us on the partners' social networks using the hashtag #Design2Freedom,
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and stay informed about our upcoming activities on our website !
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Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them
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