Welcome to EquALL!

This is a course for you if you are interested in inclusion in the sport sector. 

“EquALL” is a small-scale partnership of a sports club from Greece (Youthorama) and an experienced organization from Germany (AIC Athletes Inspire Children Gug). 

Its' goals are to train, in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude for becoming competent, coaches, young volunteers, professors and sports clubs’ managers, as well as athletes with disabilities to embrace empathy by putting themselves in the sports shoes of people with Visual Impairment.

Check Mate is course that includes all the research and results from the Check Mate Project. It is an annual project between partners from Greece and Turkey breaking down barriers between countries in conflict through sports. The main target group is inclusive sports clubs and general schools where pupils aged 5-18 with Visual Impairment (VI) are together with sighted ones. Our strategy to safeguard the participation of pupils with VI together with sighted ones, consists of a preparatory 3-months plan. We will update mapping the general schools and inclusive sports clubs where pupils with VI attend together with sighted ones; we will design and produce an educational sports package consisting of innovative deliverables; we will train young mentors and young volunteers to assist the implementation and dissemination events in the school units/ sports clubs and local communities respectively. 

An implementation 6 months - plan will follow to run an academy of parents with VI and their classmates for breaking down any barriers of inclusion; we will implement 20 workshops in 20 schools and inclusive sports clubs of our target group, where pupils aged 5-18 years old attend together with sighted ones, to encourage inclusion in blended teams such as female/ male – sighted/ with VI etc. A final 3 months – plan will finalize the project results with research on evaluation forms and production of a Good Practice publication accompanied by dissemination events. The deliverables will be in English, in all consortium languages, in Braille edition with tactile drawings accessible for the VI. The deliverables have been uploaded in the asynchronous educational learning platform of SALTO, HOP.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• Understanding Inclusion in Sports: Explore the importance of inclusivity in sports, focusing on the benefits for individuals and communities. Learn how to address barriers related to physical, social, and cultural differences. 

• Event Design and Planning: Develop skills to design inclusive events, including setting clear goals, identifying your target audience, and choosing appropriate activities. 

• Accessibility and Adaptation: Gain insights into creating accessible venues and tailoring equipment and rules to meet diverse needs, including individuals with disabilities. 

• Building Diverse Teams: Learn how to collaborate with stakeholders, including athletes, coaches, and community members, to ensure representation and inclusivity at every stage of planning.

• Promoting Participation: Explore effective outreach and communication strategies to engage underrepresented groups and foster broad participation. 

• Evaluation and Improvement: Understand how to gather feedback and assess the impact of your event to identify areas for improvement and ensure long-term inclusivity.

Course Features:

Interactive modules with videos, quizzes, and case studies. Tools and templates for planning and evaluation. Theoretical insights in inclusive sports and event management. Networking opportunities for exchange and collaboration.

By the end of this course, you will have the knowledge and tools to design and execute inclusive sport events that celebrate diversity, foster teamwork, and create positive experiences for all participants.