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IDEA- Intellectual Disabilities engaged in Art

High quality learning opportunities for adult people with intellectual disabilities in artwork, art-crafts,  soft-skills, entrepreneurial and social media skills

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PEIRAIKI ENOSI GONEON KHDEMONON KAI FILON AMEA is a non governmental, non-profit organization, which operates since 1993 in the field of special care for people with Intellectual Disabilities. In 1997, Peiraiki Enosi founded PEK/AMEA, a community day care centre for adults with intellectual disability (ID). PEK/AMEA is licenced by the state to provide primary and secondary social care services at its facilities. It consists of a group of programs designed to meet the needs of 35 adults with mild and moderate intellectual disability. It is based on the principles of the United Nation’s Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities that promotes dignity and respect and recognizes individuals as active agents of their own rights. PEK/AMEA’s facility-based services include health/medication monitoring, meal provision, transportation and social services. Our facility-based activities provide psychological support/counselling, occupational therapy, physical education, arts and socialization groups. In addition, our community-based services provide individuals with opportunities to participate in activities in integrated, social settings with members of the community. Lastly, PEK/AMEA organizes community awareness actions (theatrical performances, seminars, educational workshops) on a regular basis. Our envision is to create a flexible, responsive, compassionate environment where all services and activities support human and civil rights of individuals with intellectual disability and contribute to personal growth.

CHALLEDU – inclusion | games | education is a non-profit organization that pioneers new models of learning, inclusion and engagement. CHALLEDU is one of the leading R&D experts in game-solutions for education and inclusion. Our team designs and implements playful experiences, games, formal and non-formal educational programs, tools, platforms and applications based on cross-sectoral, interdisciplinary approaches. We focus on 2 main sectors:

SOCIAL INCLUSION: The projects in this sector focus on inclusion and empowerment of marginalized groups, such as people with disabilities, people with health problems (i.e. dementia), older people, NEETs. The aims are: social inclusion, improved employability, development of skills and competencies, advocacy. The emphasis is given to create environments where people with different abilities, cultural backgrounds and skills, and different generations can interact with each other. The approaches in this sector involve non-formal and informal education, living labs, open co-creative workshops, game-based tools, and cross-sectoral approaches.

EDUCATION AND INNOVATION: We see education as a driver for positive societal, environmental, and innovative change. The projects developed in this sector focus on the promotion of entrepreneurship, STE(A)M education, civic and active citizenship, environmental challenges and agriculture, culture, and sustainable development. Our target groups include young people, adults, students, trainers and educators, professionals and institutions. Our approach encompasses forms of non-formal and informal education, game-based methodologies, role-model methodology, open-learning and digital tools, gamification, as well as cross-sectoral approaches. 

The CHANCE Association is a non-govermental organisation, established in 1996 and currently has 70 members. The main goal of the association is to work for improving the quality and living conditions of children and persons with intellectual and physical disabilities, using all means to develop their potential and for a positive change in society’s attitude towards these persons and their integration into society. The association provides support to its members in the implementation of their activities for people with intellectual disabilities and their families by providing information, expert and methodological advice, funding and support for the implementation of projects. It also supports the opening and development of community-based social services for people with intellectual disabilities, early intervention, inclusive education and supported employment. The CHANCE association is a member of the European Association of Service Providers for People with Disabilities (EASPD), The European Association of Societies of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families (Inclusion Europe) and the International Network of people with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families (Inclusion International)