Bridging the Gap for Young Adults with Disabilities through Digital and Employability Skills - LINK Project latest news

Erasmus+ KA2 Strategic Partnership "Learning Opportunities on Digital and Employability skills for Young Adults with Behavioral and Cognitive Disabilities (LINK)" recently held its second transnational project meeting in Portugal. During the meeting, hosted by Agrupamento de Escolas de Anadia, the partnership had the opportunity to discuss and plan the next steps of the project, as well as to review the progress made so far. During the first day of the meeting, the partnership took the opportunity to review the current status of the project and agreed on the final structure of the project results, namely the Curriculum and Handbook. The second day was focused on the presentation of the final Curriculum schemes and a revision of the activities foreseen in the curriculum. Additionally, partners discussed the content and organization of the local trainings for associated partners. The partners worked hard during the meeting, but they also had the chance to immerse themselves in Portuguese culture. They enjoyed visiting the beautiful beaches of Aveiro and attending a traditional Fado show in Coimbra, which provided a pleasant break from the meeting activities.

One important aspect of the meeting was the verification of the results of the mid-term monitoring questionnaire. The results were analyzed and discussed, and the partnership is pleased to report a high level of satisfaction in relation to communication inside the partnership, involvement, and envisaged outcomes.
One of the key outcomes of the project so far is the development of the curriculum, which is almost ready for release. 5 modules dealing with different activities to develop digital skills and competences for entering the job market activities. Additionally, partners are currently working on writing the different chapters of the handbook, which will be a valuable resource for those interested in the project's subject matter and for those who will be willing to implement the proposed learning path. Partnership is excited about the potential impact of the project on the lives of young adults with behavioral and cognitive disabilities.