Participation and dissemination at EURASHE Annual conference – 8-9 June 2023, Bucharest, Romania
The Bulgarian Inclusion Support Team was invited to participate together in a Breakout session about the INVEST Fellow programme during the 32nd Annual EURASHE conference. The event took place on 8-9 June 2023 and was hosted by the University POLITEHNICA of Bucharest (UPB). During the event series discussions were held about the inclusive Higher education together with the new EURASHE President, Mr. Hannes Raffaseder, CEO of the St. Pölten University of Applied Science and the Rector of UPB Prof. Mihnea Costoiu. Both of them expressed interest towards the project and it was agreed to invite them for one of the project multiplier events. Currently EURASHE is a partner in the ATHENA project aims to transform the he sector and to offer students education that will include knowledge on accessibility. this will lead to new approaches in various professions to build a more inclusive society. ATHENA partnership is planning to develop a set of recommendations on integrating accessibility and design for all into the HE curricula, we want to make another step forward in promoting equal opportunities, access and social inclusion of people with disabilities. Possible synergies between DISMODE and ATHENA were discussed.
