Scenario 10

The problem identified in the community:

Children and young people with disabilities spend too much time online.    


WHERE?

The problem manifests itself in the field of spending free time.


WHY?

Causes:
1. The lack of a balanced program regarding the use of online means, which leads to too much time spent online, to the detriment of involvement in other types of activities - learning, socializing, spending time outdoors, physical activities, etc.
2. Too few community centers, where children and young people with disabilities have access to different resources and fun, safe and free activities.
3. Lack of knowledge and understanding by children and young people with disabilities of the negative effects of spending a long time in the online environment: attention problems, obesity, behavioral problems, insufficient rest, delays in the development of social skills, less time for learning.



HOW COULD WE CHANGE THE SITUATION ?

Possible solutions:
a) Raising awareness of the family and young people with disabilities on the negative effects of too much time spent in the online environment; parental monitoring and setting daily or weekly resonable online time limits.
b) The encouragement and support of various organizations and voluntary groups by the local authorities in the implementation of various attractive actions and events in the community (workshops, clubs, competitions, shows, etc.), so that young people with disabilities have more options to socialize, make friends, learn new things.
c) Organization of counseling and debate meetings, to encourage and motivate young people with disabilities to identify their own passion/hobby, so that the time spent in the online environment is reduced.