Communicate for Inclusion: Enhancing the Communication Skills of Youth Workers Supporting Young People with Intellectual Disabilities

Locations: Belgium, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Lithuania, Poland, Slovenia, Spain

Timeline: 2026

Creating Change

The project helps strengthen inclusive youth work practices across Europe by equipping youth workers with practical communication and participation tools that directly improve opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. It also builds a sustainable European network of inclusive practitioners while amplifying the visibility, participation, and leadership of young people with disabilities in community life.

Social Impact

The project strengthens the capacity of professionals working with youth with disabilities across Europe to create more participatory and innovative practices for people with intellectual disabilities. The approach is practical and emphasizes inclusive communication, digital storytelling, and youth-led participation.

Supported by

Program Reach

30 participants from 9 countries trained
Local follow up events reach additional stakeholders
Tools for inclusive practices

Programme Initiatives

Five-day in-person international professional development training

Capacity-building workshops including digital storytelling and participatory facilitation

Cross-border peer learning between organizations from 10 European countries

Tools for inclusive communication practices

Local multiplier events and dissemination activities in partner countries

Sustainable Development

By strengthening communication, promoting active participation, and creating more accessible opportunities for engagement, the initiative helps ensure that every person with disabilities can have their voice heard and play an active role in shaping their communities. It contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals by promoting inclusive and equitable quality education (SDG 4), reducing inequalities (SDG 10), supporting peaceful, inclusive societies where everyone can participate (SDG 16), and strengthening partnerships that advance inclusion and shared learning (SDG 17).