The overall goal of the project is to empower vulnerable groups and to provide opportunities for better participation in society by raising the knowledge about accessibility at large. One sub-goal is to raise awareness within our own network. The wider goal of the project lies in contributing to the creation of accessible solutions, which also supports improving the situation and coping mechanisms for people with disabilities, because accessibility helps to participate in the life of society on an equal basis with others.

The project consists of various activities, all of which contribute to raising awareness, such as the development and delivery of a training programme, the preparation and creation of accessibility awareness videos, the development of e-learning content and the creation of an accessible training environment. Accessibility issues are the main focus, in addition to specifics of different disabilities, as accessibility is directly linked to creating opportunities for people with disabilities. At the same time accessibility is also important for other members of society, because it takes into account the whole life cycle of a person, which again makes the project important for even a wider target group. An important part of the project is the making of training videos, thus ensuring the sustainability of the project in the long run.

The project will contribute to empowering vulnerable target groups more widely, as it is an accessibility awareness program. The project will help to empower people with disabilities and increase accessibility, while providing sector-specific knowledge to vulnerable target groups through the network of the Estonian Chamber of People with Disabilities.

Projekti rahastab EMP toetuste Aktiivsete Kodanike Fond, mida vahendab Avatud Eesti Fond koostöös Vabaühenduste Liiduga.

Project manager Mari Puuram, e-mail: mari.puuram@epikoda.ee, tel: +372 5401 0437
Project period: 01.10.23- 29.02.24