Welcome to e-include, the e-journal of Inclusion Europe.

Implementation Period	1st January 2009 -31 December 2011
Funded by	European Commission Executive Agency for Education, Audiovisual and Culture in the framework of the Lifelong Learning Programme (Key Activity 3)
Project Number	143623-LLP-1-2008-1-BE-KA3-KA3NW
Project Coordinator	European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (ESPAD)
Project Partners	AIAS Bologna onlus – Ausilioteca team (Italy) CECD - Mira Sintra (Portugal) Centre de la Gabrielle - Mutualité Fonction Publique (France) FAIDD – Access and participation for diverse people (Finland) Hft (United Kingdom) Learning Disability Wales (United Kingdom) Modem (Belgium) NCHA Nottingham Community Housing Association (United-Kingdom)

Objectives

The objective of the ImPaCT in Europe network is to “accelerate the effective participation of target groups at risk of exclusion and improving their quality of life” as outlined in the European i2010 initiative on e-Inclusion by stimulating the effective use of ICT-enabled services and providing competence building opportunities for the end users of Person Centred Technology (PCT) via education and training services.

Results

The network will deliver the following outputs:

A sustainable network embedded within the working structure of the European Association of Service Providers for People with Disabilities (EASPD);

Stakeholder meetings consisting of panels of experts in each of the key technological areas of PCT as they relate to education, training and lifelong learning; at home, at work and in ICT training;

An ethical framework for the implementation and use of PCT;

A report mapping the current state of play in regard to the use of PCT for the promotion of independence for the individual and the training of social care staff, including models of good practice;

A training needs analysis for staff within health and social care provider organisations;

A website to act as a knowledge centre for PCT in Europe

For more information regarding this project, please visit the project website: www.impact-in-europe.eu