<< Objectives >>Improving general accessibility of persons with disabilities (PWDs) is a core priority at EU level. The LMI4Dis_ABLED project will focus on facilitating access to quality labour market information (LMI) for new emerging career options, through highly skilled VET and career inclusion professionals and adequate LMI tools. Tailored and inclusive LMI services for PWDs will improve their labour market accessibility, career aspirations and opportunities, economic prosperity and autonomous living.<< Implementation >>The LMI4Dis_Abled project seeks to equip training, social & labour market inclusion professionals with adequate competencies and tools to provide quality career navigation services to PWDs through the development of: a. Updated LMI material for PWDs. b. Competence Profile Handbook on LMI provision for PWDs & Training Program for professionals serving PWDs c. Digital Careers Information System for PWDs, as a tool for professionals working with enabling PWDs active involvement and employability.<< Results >>The LMI4Dis_Abled project is expected to deliver concrete LMI material and tools, enhancing the competencies and capabilities of VET & disability support professionals involved in helping PWD for career planning, job rehabilitation and participation in VET opportunities, workplaces and communities. Long-term outcomes will contribute to eliminating barriers that exclude PWDs from social participation, to increasing their employability as well as the inclusiveness of VET, labour market & society.

Due to the social stigma surrounding their pathology, People with mental illness (PWMI) still experience social exclusion and are especially vulnerable to have their basic Human Rights violated in different spheres of their lives. Contrary to what one may think, the violation can take place in the framework of health and social care services- such as community service centers, day care centers or physicians’ offices, among others- either because of paternalism, prejudice or ignorance of the service providers. Organizations and health and social service professionals (HSSP)- but also family members and individuals affected by mental health condition- may consider as valid some decisions and actions that imply violation of rights, because they often don’t realize that certain practices actually abuse basic human rights.When it comes to vulnerable groups, such as people with mental disability, the mere contemplation of Human Right principles in our countries’ legislation doesn’t itself assure their observance in the practice. What DOES assure it, are well trained and sensitized professionals who put Human Rights in practice.BE RIGHT project consortium- composed of 6 organizations referent in Research/ Health and Social Services Provision/ VET Education delivery from 5 EU countries- joined forces to together develop the first sector specific training course in Human Rights of PWMI applied to the context of health and social services provision. The course is addressed at health and social services professionals working with persons living with mental illness. It is composed of 15 theoretical-practical training units with a double focus, on the one hand, equipping the professionals with baseline knowledge about human rights in context of social and health services and, on the other hand, addressing practical application of the human rights approach in the context of provision of services to PWMI. The objective is for Health and Social Service Professionals (HSSP) to be introduced to, sensitized and finally able to put in practice the human rights based approach in their working context. The course has been designed in co-production between service users- experts by experience- and professionals in the field of Mental Health, VET training and Human Rights from 5 European organizations. Thanks to its e-learning format the final version of the training course is available free of charge in 6 languages to any professional or organization interested in offering the training course to its professionals at https://training.beright-mh.eu/?lang=enBE RIGHT project partners believe that the extreme vulnerability of PWMI against their human rights violation can be stopped only if they themselves know their rights and are aware of which treatment received is correct and which is not only not correct but also reportable. Considering the specific conditions of PWMI- whose concentration and learning ability is often limited due to the illness symptoms and/or as side effect of the medication- BE RIGHT project developed a tailor made, accessible educational board game that- in an easy and fun way- helps to provide the PWMI with empowering knowledge about their Human Rights as citizens, patients and service users. All the materials necessary to assemble and play the game- the board, activity cards with questions/tasks, instructions and answers book- are available for download and printing in 6 languages, free of charge, on the Be Right project website: http://www.beright-mh.eu/index.php/educational-board-game/The main innovative aspect and the added value of the BE RIGHT project lies in the fact that the project’s consortium created a bottom up working context within the project, where the two target groups- people with first-hand experience of mental illness and professionals providing health and social services- worked hand in hand, together with the partner organizations at all stages (co-production): needs analysis, educational tools development, pedagogical test of the pilot version of the tools, developing the final version of the tools.

<< Objectives >>- Improve quality of services in VET for people with a disability and beyond- Raise awareness & improve knowledge of staff about initiatives, trends and key topics in quality of services & quality assurance; links between quality services, rights & quality of life; perceptions of people with disabilities about quality of services; increase quality culture & quality behavior of staff in service providers.- Promote mutual learning among staff, improve implementation of quality assurance system.<< Implementation >>Mapping of research/publications on quality-related topics and assurance in VET/the social sector; including EU and UN initiatives, and on QoL, rights; drawing out key topics.Focus groups with PWD, their families, staff about the meaning of quality in the servicesOnline manual to upskill staff, addressing key principles and issues; assess quality assurance in their organization; to do a self-assessment of their quality processesRecommendations for the improvement of quality assurance schemes<< Results >>Comprehensive mapping, feeding into user-friendly e-booklet on quality assurance, rights-based approach, quality of life; tool for self-assessmentConclusions from focus groups including PWDStaff with improved knowledge in these areas & cultural & linguistic skills; improved VET service qualityDissemination strategy & activities Increased awareness/understanding of topics addressed among partners of partners & other stakeholders Input into Framework for social services of excellence for PWD

This project is based on previous experience developed at our institution in the framework of a scientific study about the design of an education program to promote the quality of life of adults with multiple disabilities, validated by international experts. We now feel the need to bring together the best practices developed at European level in this area, to promote the qualification and fairness of the services available to these citizens. Regarding education for the quality of life of people with disabilities, it is aimed at focusing on an educational system of multidimensional and multidisciplinary nature that respects diversity, individuality and development, aiming at a culture of cooperation and collaboration for the disabled. problem solving, maximizing the potential of each individual with a disability and providing an improvement in the educational response. This project intends to develop an education program to promote the quality of life of adults with severe and profound disabilities, defining strategies to be implemented with these people and their families, as well as identifying areas of training for employees and guidelines of organizational policies and practices. In this context, the main objective of the project is to improve the education of adults with disabilities through the provision of educational strategies that promote their quality of life and foster the qualification and professionalism of service providers in the scope of that issue. The project involves about 270 participants from the following target groups: clients, professionals, managers and stakeholders of centers for the education of adults with severe and profound disabilities or similar organizations; researchers from a research center on education for the quality of life of people with disabilities; persons concerned with the quality of life of people with disabilities; and policy makers. It will be determined the profile of the quality of life of adults persons with severe and profound disabilities and identified individual variables, services and community that are predictors of personal quality of life outcomes (quantitative methodology and benchmarking). We intend to identify good practices and successful experiences developed by partner in terms of adequacy, quality, force and relevance for improving the quality of life of adults with severe and profound disabilities (case study and benchlearning). And design an education program for the quality of life of adults with severe and profound disabilities In terms of expected results, it is expected that the application of the new paradigms through best practices based on conceptual models and frameworks of human functioning and the provision of individual support among people with disabilities, centered on change through innovation, reorganization of services and institutions and its effectiveness, contribute to a successful and effective impact in improving their quality of life. Thus, it is intended to promote a positive vision in the way these people are seen and lead to the change of attitudes towards the disabled population, reflecting the quality and the equity of the services made available during their life.

Context and background:Statistics show that people with disabilities are more exposed than others to unemployment and social exclusion and labour market inclusion has a positive impact on social inclusion. In particular, young people with disabilities (YPWD), 17 to 29 y.o., are at high risk of becoming NEET. In order to support their job placement, the role of Job Coaches has become key, professionals who have the task of accompanying the client in job search and in the subsequent reintegration path.The direct experience of the Jump to Job! partners and the study of previous projects on the same topic show, however, that there is still a lot of room for improvement in Job Coaches intervention with YPWD. Another fundamental person that has proven to be more and more important in supporting job integration is the Peer Mentor, who with her/him experiential contribution can relate to the YPWD in a privileged manner. Their contribution is still undervalued and taken into little consideration.Jump to Job Objectives:Consequently, with the aim of facilitating the job placement of the YPWD, the project aims to achieve the following results:1)YPWD are more self-confident and have more active approach to the job search;2)Job Coaches and YPWD have a stronger, more fruitful relationship, supporting real job inclusion;3)Companies are able to adapt their environment and work process to create a sustainable job for YPWD;4)Job Coaches’ training is more effective and takes into account clients’ input and insight and is co-produced by YPWD;Activities:●A need analysis on Peer Mentors and Job Coaching for people with disability in the countries of the project partners is released;●A first training course will be delivered to 16 people (12 Job Coaches and 4 Peer Mentors);●A first pilot will be implemented at national level (4 countries) to test the effectiveness of the first training content;●A feedback analysis on the first training is released;●A second training course will be delivered to 16 people (12 Job Coaches and 4 Peer Mentors);●A second pilot will be implemented at national level (4 nations) to test the effectiveness of the second training;●A feedback analysis on the second training is released;●A training module for Job Coaches and peers is be delivered - Peer Mentor and Job Coach for young people with disabilities Curriculum.Number and profile of participants:Jump to Job! plans to train 12 Job Coaches and 4 Peer Mentors in their training path; subsequently, during the field tests, the project expects to involve at least 8 other Job Coaches for each participating service provider partner and to use the training contents with at least 25 YPWD for each service provider partner. In total, the project therefore plans to involve at least 32 between Job Coaches and Peer Mentors at least 100 YPWD.Methodology:Training programmes will be given following the principles of the FROG methodology, and will develop around 4 thematic nuclei (Vision, Identity, Communication, Impact) which will provide participants with innovative tools and skills in order to allow them to improve their intervention skills with the YPWD, in line with the objectives of the project. Participants will also be trained in how to successfully support companies in their employment of YPWD.Furthermore, the project includes 2 training and 2 field tests to allow real and incisive feedback on the final formulation of the training module.Research, training, testing and feedback will therefore be interrelated and enclosed in a virtuous circle.Results, impacts and long term benefit:Peer Mentor and Job Coach for young people with disabilities Curriculum and training content will be available online on the project website in 5 languages (English, Dutch, Greek, Spanish, Slovenian) and uploaded on an e-learning platform. Dissemination events of the project results will be held in Greece, Spain, Belgium and Slovenia. In this way the curriculum will be known at European level and could be used by professionals internationally, leading to a real improvement in the job placement and social inclusion of the YPWD.