Nurturing Personal Development and Empowerment of Young People with Visual Impairment through Arts Education

The DEAP project aims to empower young people with visual impairments across Europe through arts education, personal development, stimulating creativity and increasing their participation in society. The project also focuses on building the professional competences of youth workers and teachers, providing them with innovative tools and working methods.

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DEAP Erasmus+ Project
🎨 Newsletter #3 is here! 💜Across Europe, the DEAP project continues to demonstrate how art can empower, connect and inspire young people with visual impairments.Over the past months, local workshops have been taking place in Poland, Italy (Sardinia) and Sweden, bringing together participants, educators and artists to explore creativity through:👐 Ceramics💃 Contact Dance & Movement🎭 TheatreThese activities are about much more than learning artistic techniques. They help participants build self-confidence, communication skills, independence and a strong sense of belonging, while creating inclusive spaces where everyone can express themselves and grow.The workshops are led by professionals who previously participated in DEAP international training activities, ensuring that innovative methodologies are transferred from the European level to local communities. 🌍As the project enters its final stage, exciting milestones are still ahead:🇮🇹 the international seminar in Palermo,🤝 and local final events in each partner country, where we will celebrate participants' achievements and share the impact of the DEAP approach.A huge thank you to all participants, facilitators and partners for making this journey so meaningful! 💙📖 Read the latest newsletter and stay tuned for more inspiring stories from across Europe! ... See MoreSee Less
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Target groups

The project activities are aimed at the following stakeholder groups:

  • Visually impaired young people and their families.
  • Youth workers and educators.
  • NGOs, policy makers and local communities.

Objectives

  • To strengthen personal development, creative expression and active empowerment of young people with visual impairment through arts education.
  • To enhance the professional development of youth workers and educators working with/for young visually impaired people in their learning environments and community projects through arts education.
  • To unlock the potential and active participation of young people with visual impairment through arts education.

Project partners