<< Objectives >>The main objective of the INTUX project is to introduce training on accessible and inclusive user testing with people with disabilities in UX design and related higher education courses The project also aims to empower people with disabilities to be aware of their rights and take a more active role in usability testing and be able to collaborate with public and private sector organisations on the basis of an equal partnership in user testing.<< Implementation >>Establish a learning framework for a training course for UX design students in higher education on user testing with people with disabilities. Create and test a training course on inclusive and accessible user testing with people with disabilities.Generate user scenarios to apply theoretical knowledge on user testing in a practical context, directly involving and empowering people with disabilities. Stimulate the uptake of the training in higher education curricula through recommendations.<< Results >>Learning framework for the development of a training course for UX design students on inclusive and accessible user testing with people with disabilities; Training course on inclusive and accessible testing with people with disabilities; 3 user scenarios for user testing with people with disabilities; Recommendations for the inclusion of the training course on user testing into UX design and related programmes in other European universities.

The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) requires to enable persons with disabilities to have effective access to general technical and vocational guidance programmes, placement services and vocational and continuing training. Vocational education is the most common choice for people with disabilities (especially, the ones with intellectual disability) after school, because only a few have the possibilities to reach for higher education. Unfortunately, in most of the countries vocational training system for students with disabilities suggests possibility to gain profession only in special classes; learners who prefer inclusive training report to lack supportive services. The context minded while designing as well as implementing the Project meets the modern approach of inclusive education and vocational training, stating that every student is able to study with the timely provided adequate support. Attitude of inclusion is in line with the provisions of UNCRPD and it says that the educational environments should be flexible and transformative and adjust to the individual needs of a person, not contrariwise. The objective of the Project was to increase accessibility to Vocational training and Higher education for persons with special (individual) needs and/or intellectual disability via (1) developing of applicable training module meeting the special needs of all students, (2) support means and information provision to the pedagogues dealing with persons with special (individual) educational needs. The core principle of the methodology of carrying out the project was clear management and division of responsibilities amongst partners. The following activities were performed: (1) Setting the outline of the training modules taking into consideration expectation of both pedagogues and trainees’ communities’ expectations, cultural and socio-economic factors of each of participating countries was led by Lithuanian partner; (2) preparation of draft training modules, setting its structure and content was led by two UK partners; (3) description of the training modules including good practice examples was led by Estonian partner; (4) preparation of the material for trainers/pedagogues – disability etiquette – material including ethical dealing with persons with different kinds of disabilities was distributed according to the specialisation of partners (kind of disability partner mostly deals with); one additional topic, not envisaged initially (on Autism Spectrum Disorders) was included; (5) Evaluation (practical probation) of prepared training modules was performed in two stages: 5.1. round table discussion to get the feedback of professionals as well as trainees were led and summarized by Italian partner; 5.2. practical probation of prepared training modules applying it at the vocational training institutions was led and summarized by Latvian partner; (6) elaboration of final versions of the training modules according to the findings of probation was led by Greek partner; (7) conclusions and recommendations for vocational training specialists and practitioners were prepared jointly by the partners under coordination of leading partner. Seeking to pay attention to the problematics in the field of vocational training of persons with disabilities, dissemination and publicity activities were organized or Project presentations were included into other events and activities of Partners’ organizations. Due to the abovementioned activities the following results and impact was attained: (1) the needs of learners with disabilities as well as of educators to reach the inclusive training were defined; (2) the necessary knowledge provided to the educators; (3) strengthened national cooperation between sectors as well as transnational cooperation and best practice transfer amongst European countries; (4) based on the defined needs official position requiring improvement was formulated and delivered to the policy makers (Ministries of Education and Social Affairs); (5) some of issued recommendations included into Vilnius University disability awareness strategy “University Open for Everyone”; module also included and presented at inclusive education events and in other countries. Overviewing the longer-term benefits worth to mention awareness raised and increased sensitivity towards learners with disabilities and special needs. Received feed-back from the educators revealed that discussions, knowledge gained via training module facilitated to introduce more personalised view – individualised approach towards each situation of a learner with individual needs. These benefits contribute to making vocational training system more open for persons with individual needs. The project is important not only for project promoters or personal participants, but also to the society they represent, local communities, municipalities and finally on the country and European level.

The subject of the Project:Determination of disaster and emergency (earthquake, fire and flood) response and evacuation methods for individuals who live depended to medical devices. Determination of measures to be taken against disaster risks in existing living areas and post-disaster temporary shelter standards.Target Audience of the Project:The main target group of the project is disaster and emergency response and evacuation personnel. In addition, the families of the individuals in question, as well as the personnel working on the housing of the victims after disasters, are among the target groups.The project aims to achieve the following objectives:- To increase the professional knowledge and skills of disaster and emergency response and evacuation personnel.- Taking the necessary precautions against the disaster and emergency risks in the living spaces of the individuals who live depended to medical devices and making them safe.- Determining the accommodation standards that these individuals can safely and healthily live after disasters and emergencies.Project Partnership:The project partnership was created by bringing together organizations that have different expertise in disaster and emergency situations, muscle diseases NGOs, distance education, medicine, disability, design, education, risk management and innovation.1- Eskişehir AFAD is a public institution experienced in disaster awareness training, the response in disaster and emergency, evacuation and the establishment of shelter areas.2- Osmangazi University (Training and Research Hospital) has experience in neurology and muscle diseases. Osmangazi University (Distance Education Application and Research Center) is experienced in distance education and producing innovative digital education contents.3- Association for Combating SMA Disease is an NGO experienced in ensuring the active participation of individuals with SMA in the community life and supporting all kinds of activities that will benefit the patients.4- PUI is an NGO experienced in responding to natural or human disasters and providing assistance to disaster victims.5- AIJU specializes in e-learning, data mining, cloud computing, augmented reality, 3D and virtual reality on various platforms.6- The Latvian Umbrella Body For Disability Organization (SUSTENTO) is an umbrella organization that includes more than 50.000 disabled or chronic diseases in 54 different member organizations in Latvia.Project Outputs;1- Distance Education Portal containing educational videos, animations and digital books produced by determining disaster and emergency response techniques and evacuation methods for individuals who continue their lives depending on medical devices (O1). In addition, the portal will contain training content on measures to be taken against disaster risks in current living areas and content on post-disaster temporary shelter standards.2- Training material to be produced with methods such as animation and 3D, which disaster and emergency response personnel can learn about the importance, priority and technical features of the medical devices which individuals living in depended to medical devices are connected. (O2)Project activities:Preparation, implementation and dissemination will be done in the following ways.Preparation Process;1. Working meetings with relevant organizations and associated partners (universities, NGOs related to muscle diseases, etc.).2. Home visits for the purpose of recognizing the living spaces of the individuals who live depended to medical devices and learning about the devices.3. Meeting with doctors and academicians working in health facilities for these individuals.4. Literature review and data collection.The implementation process;1. Transnational Project Kick-Off Meeting and Project Launch.- Project management, distribution of tasks between partners, time and financial management etc. administrative issues.2. Vocational Education and Training activity (Short-term personal mobility, Learning, Teaching, Training Activities)- Target; Sharing knowledge, experience, good practices and technical knowledge for the production of intellectual products.3. Output development processDissemination Process;- Project Workshop as a Multiplier Event; Both the evaluation of the quality of the project outputs and the introduction of the project results.- To hold project promotion meetings with related institutions, to attend workshops, fairs and to open stands.- To increase the visibility in printed, visual and social media and to prepare promotional brochures about project activities and results.- To distribute digital outputs to the relevant institutions in written or digital format.- To prepare scientific articles about project activities and results.- To ensure that the project outputs and results affect the policies and programs to be developed in this regard through the Disaster and Emergency Management Presidency.