We organized a hands-on testing session for the InTouch application with 22 young people at Shkolla Teknike Ekonomike. The session started with a presentation of the “InTouch” project, introducing participants to its objectives and how it supports accessibility for individuals with disabilities. After the introduction, participants downloaded the InTouch app
Here is the video of the beta version of the app created as part of the In Touch Project aimed at mapping accessible facilities in the six partner nations of the consortium (Albania, Italy, Malta, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus).https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18ToDyZ5qa
Here is the video summary of the actions and goals achieved in 24 months from In Touch Project Activities that saw the participation of 6 international organisations, youth workers, representatives of institutions and young people with disabilities. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/18EQVNQNAt
The final conference of the “IN TOUCH” project took place from December 11–14, 2024, in Cagliari, Sardinia, bringing together partners, stakeholders, and participants from the Western Balkans and EU countries. This event marked the successful conclusion of a project dedicated to enhancing the inclusion of young people with disabilities
As part of the In Touch Project manual for inclusive non-formal education, we organized a unique “Football with Goggles” activity to foster empathy, teamwork, and non-verbal communication skills among students with and without hearing impairments. The activity involved students creating and wearing handmade goggles that simulated limited vision, providing an experience
During the “Mirsevjen Party” project organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Tirana, we proudly promoted the “IN TOUCH” project to a wider audience. This event provided an excellent platform to share the project’s innovative tools and outcomes, including the Manual of Non-Formal Education Activities and the Mobile App
This activity, part of the “In Touch Project’s Inclusive Non-Formal Education Manual,” brought together students with and without hearing impairments for an engaging football game designed to foster empathy, non-verbal communication, and inclusivity. All participants wore handmade goggles that simulated visual impairments, offering them a unique sensory challenge. The
Today we tested the in touch application with 15 young people at BEYOND barriers offices. At the beginning of the meeting participants were presented with the ‘In touch’ project and afterwards they downloaded the in touch app and start to use it’s features. At the end of the activity
In the six countries participating in the project, over 300 services and activities accessible to young people with and without disabilities have been mapped. The results of the research will be used in the development of a mobile application that represents a platform where it will be possible to
In the framework of the Youth Exchange, which is currenty underway, as a highlight we can point out the Conference on improving the position of people with disabilities, with a special emphasis on young people with disabilities in society, organized by the Association of Youth With Disabilities of Montenegro
