DisABILITIES Civic LAB
DisABILITIES Civic LAB is an online compendium of scenarios build by YWwD in those workshops in Romania, Greece and Spain. In this way young women with disabilities are co-creators of an innovative tool that could be used as a source of inspiration for other vulnerable women. Compedium has 2 main parts:

a) 14 scenarios build by YWwD;

b) apart from these scenarios based on the real obstacles/problems of YWwD, the compendium also contains the practical guidelines for practitioners: what means a scenario, how to build one, what elements to include, what techniques can be used, tips to increase the level of involvement of young people in the construction of a scenario.

Scenario 11

Access to Education for YWwD

The problem identified in the community:

Access to Education for YWwD


WHERE?

Public schools and educational institutions in Bucharest.


WHY?
1. Lack of accessible infrastructure in schools.
2. Limited availability of specialized educational resources.
3. Insufficient awareness among educators about the needs of YWwD.

Causes:
1. Limited funding for inclusive infrastructure.
2. Inadequate training for educators on inclusivity.
3. Societal misconceptions about the capabilities of YWwD.


HOW COULD WE CHANGE THE SITUATION?

Possible solutions:
1. Advocacy Campaign: Develop a campaign to raise awareness among policymakers and the public about the importance of inclusive education.
2. Inclusive Curriculum Design: Collaborate with educators to design a more inclusive curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of YWwD.
3. Peer Education Program: Empower YWwD to become advocates within their schools, educating both students and teachers about inclusivity

Date: 5 March, 2024
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