A DATABASE OF GOOD PRACTICE EXAMPLES ON INTEGRATION OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES IS NOW AVAILABLE.

April 27, 2009

In the framework of the project "Learning Lab for Integration” a database of good examples for the integration of people with disabilities in education and employment was developed and is now available. The database currently compiles examples from Latvia, United Kingdom and Spain. In future it is planned to supplement the examples from these countries as well as add new examples from other countries. The database is available on the web site www.futureforyou.eu

In the database anyone interested can get acquainted with the good practice examples on how people with disabilities are returning to the labour market, how they are integrating into society, learning and acquiring new skills. Everyone is invited not only to familiarise themselves with other good examples but also to add examples from their own experiences.

At the same website you can find the study research results. The study gathered information on policy initiatives, legislation for integration of people with disabilities and opportunities providing education and jobs. One of the key conclusions of the study is that each country experience slightly different approaches providing support to people with disabilities. To read more about the study please visit http://www.tavanakotne.eu/?id=303.

On the 11th-15th May an international training will be held for professionals who work with people with disabilities and wants to learn new methods for successful integration into the labour market and educational activities. The training will take place in the framework of the project "Learning Lab for Integration” in Girona region (Spain) and will be chaired by an international team of trainers. Participants from all project partner countries will arrive to this meeting. During the training, through various formal and informal methods participants will be introduced to support mechanisms in Latvia, Spain and United Kingdom, various motivation programs and training methods. Trainers and participants will discuss the image of people with disabilities in different countries and the vision for the future as well as introduce various good examples. Latvia will be represented by 15 members from Apeirons, Liepaja Blind Association and Jūrmala Association of People with Disabilities „Kopā būt”, Centre against a Violence “Dardedze” and Comperio staff member.

Additional information

EU LLP Grundtvig subprogram is coordinated by "Comperio" Ltd (Latvia), in collaboration with the Association of people with disabilities and their friends “Apeirons” (Latvia), Point Europa (UK), Entitate Espiral de Serveis (Spain). For more information about the project please visit the home page www.futureforyou.eu.This page has been specially designed for people with various physical disabilities, offering the various font scales, a text contrast version and understandable explanations.

Information prepared by
Gunta Misane
Comperio Ltd.,
The project "Learning Lab for Integration" manager
Balasta dambis 58/2, Riga, LV 1048
Phone: +371 67213020, fax +371 67213046, mob. phone: +371 29115356
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This project has been funded with support from the European Commission. This press release reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.