What is iD-Health<\/b><\/p>\n
iD-Health is a European project aimed at enhancing the digital health literacy of people with intellectual disabilities, so that they can manage their health more independently.<\/span><\/p>\n At a time when healthcare is increasingly linked to digital services \u2013 online appointments, health apps, telemedicine \u2013 people with intellectual disabilities need accessible training to participate equally in the healthcare system. The project is developing learning tools tailored to their needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Who is it for<\/b><\/p>\n The project is aimed at:<\/span><\/p>\n Programme Objectives<\/b><\/p>\n iD-Health aims to:<\/span><\/p>\n Project Activities<\/b><\/p>\n The main actions include:<\/span><\/p>\n In total, 90 people with intellectual disabilities and 30 support workers will take part in the evaluation activities, whilst more than 3,000 people are expected to benefit from the dissemination activities.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Expected Results<\/b><\/p>\n The project will create:<\/span><\/p>\n Impact<\/b><\/p>\n iD-Health is expected to contribute to:<\/span><\/p>\n The project is part of the European priorities for inclusion, digital transition and adult education.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Why it matters<\/b><\/p>\n Digital health is becoming a key part of everyday life.<\/span> iD-Health creates tools that make health information understandable and usable for everyone.<\/span><\/p>\n Project Partners<\/b><\/p>\n\n
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\n<\/span>Develop skills for using health apps and digital services<\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>Supporting people with intellectual disabilities in managing their own health.<\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>Development of methodologies and tools for trainers and carers.<\/span><\/li>\n
\n<\/span>Development of educational materials in a simple and understandable format.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n
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\n<\/span>Without accessible education, many groups are left behind.<\/span><\/p>\n\n