The project aims to equip young men and women with intellectual disabilities with the necessary skills to protect themselves from the risk of sexual harassment in the digital space, whilst at the same time enabling them to reap the benefits of ICT and social media. This group is at increased risk of sexual harassment due to various factors, such as:
- Limited opportunities for sexual and digital education.
- Difficulty in recognising abusive or inappropriate behaviour.
- Lower cognitive and social skills, particularly in the online environment.
- Difficulty interpreting ambiguous social cues online.
The project recognises the need to strengthen their protection by providing them with appropriate tools and knowledge, whilst at the same time empowering their autonomy in the digital world.
Target Groups of the Project:
Young people with intellectual disabilities
Staff working with young people with disabilities
Stakeholders in the youth and social care sectors, such as:
Organisations
Policy-makers at national and European level
Project objectives
The European PR.I.S.C.I.LLA programme aims to enhance the inclusion and safety of young people with intellectual disabilities in the digital world, through innovative and experiential learning methods.
- Inclusion and diversity: Tailored learning opportunities for young people with disabilities, with the aim of enabling them to navigate social media safely and enhancing their autonomy.
- Empowering professionals: Tools and methodology to support safe digital use by young people.
- Digital empowerment: Developing digital skills and critical thinking for safe and positive use of the internet.
Impact
The project is expected to have a wide-ranging positive impact at local, national and European level. Specifically, it will equip the organisations involved with specialist knowledge and tools for the safe use of social media by young people with intellectual disabilities, enhancing their protection from risks and promoting responsible use.
Project Partners:
ASSOC (ROMANIA – Project Coordinator)
K.S.D.E.O. EDRA (GREECE)
ANZIANI E NON SOLO (ITALY)
INTRAS (SPAIN)
KMOP SKOPJE (NORTH MACEDONIA)
