PROC-ASD
PROmoting Coding careers for adults with ASD
SUMMARY
Acknowledging the EU’s need to increase the number of individuals with strong digital skills, PROC ASD focuses on training ICT professionals to include people with ASD in coding training. By developing an online learning platform and engaging various trainers and people with ASD, the project promotes not only inclusion and diversity but also the availability of innovative and high-quality learning opportunities for adults.
Startdatum: 01/12/2025 Enddatum: 30/11/2027
Projekt-Referenz: 2025-1-DE02-KA220-ADU-000
EU-Zuschuss: 250.000,00 EUR
Programm: Erasmus+
Schlüsselaktion: KA2
Aktionstyp: Cooperation Partnerships
Projekt PARTNER:
- NGO NEST BERLIN EV [DE]
- SYMPLEXIS [GR]
- Social Enterprises S.L. [ES]
- Autismo Córdoba [ES]
- ΑΝΟΙΧΤΟΙ ΟΡΙΖΟΝΤΕΣ Ι.Κ.Ε. [GR]
- INQUIRIUM LTD [CY]
- Asociatia Profesionala Neguvernamentala de Asistenta Sociala ASSOC [RO]
Projekt THEMEN:
- Schaffung neuer, innovativer oder gemeinsamer Lehrpläne oder Kurse
- Disabilities
- Digital literacy skills and competences
ZIELGRUPPEN:
- Persons with ASD, their families and/or carers
- Adult educators and trainers
Projekt ZIELE:
- Train ICT providers’ staff on including people with ASD in coding courses.
- Improve access for adults with ASD to ICT training opportunities.
- Raise awareness of ASD support organizations about ICT skill-building and career potential.
ABSTRACT:
PROC ASD aims to enhance ICT professionals’ skills to include people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in coding training. The project emerges from the need to provide suitable and inclusive employability opportunities for people with ASD, while recognizing the shortage of well-trained ICT individuals in the EU. Adopting a collaborative approach, PROC ASD seeks to develop innovative learning materials for use by trainers in coding courses designed for people with ASD.
Project OUTCOMES.
- PRO-ASD Toolkit and Course Guidelines document to be used by ICT training providers.
- Open-access online learning course/platform for people with ASD, online webinar for trainers (ToT) and five peer learning sessions.
- Five national bootcamps for persons with ASD.