DISmode

Successful realisation of the Portuguese National Multiplier event in Braganca, Portugal – 21 February 2025

On 21 February 2025, the Portuguese National Multiplier event took place in Braganca, Portugal. The event is organised by INSTITUTO POLITÉCNICO DE BRAGANÇA – the coordinator of DISMODE project. More than 60 physically and 40 online participants took part. Among them were certified disability support moderators (from the pilot implementation phase), as well as representatives of academic institutions, social affairs, municipalities and educational institutions. All project results have been presented as well as the piloting report for the realisation of the pilot blended trainings in Portugal. As a result of the event, negotiations for exploitation of the project results have been done.

At the afternoon part of the event, the participants worked on sustainability actions by sharing experience from the work with youth with disabilities.

Piloting phase in Turkiye – case studies

Case study 1
İsmail Özdemir: Special Education Teacher

Piloting Experience:
I applied Dismode to various teaching tasks, such as creating individualized learning plans (ILPs), visual schedules, and progress reports.
Accessibility Features:The platform’s templates and AI suggestions helped me create materials with accessible fonts, color contrasts, and layouts tailored to students’ needs.
Collaboration Tools:Dismode allowed me to share presentations with parents and support staff, enabling real-time feedback and updates.
Engaging Visuals:I used the platform’s data visualization tools to create simplified charts that made student progress more understandable for families.
DISmode project proved invaluable in supporting my work as a special education teacher, helping me meet accessibility standards, save time, and foster stronger collaboration with families and colleagues.

The DISmode project’s resources significantly enhanced my ability to support students with disabilities. By adopting the functional profile, applying inclusive educational strategies, and utilizing effective communication practices, I observed notable improvements in student engagement and inclusivity within my classroom.

Case study 2
Nurefsan POLAT : Young moderator as a sport trainer

As a young moderator working with individuals with disabilities, I employed the DISmode project’s resources to improve my support strategies.
The DISmode project’s resources were pivotal in enhancing my role as a moderator supporting individuals with disabilities. By implementing the functional profile, inclusive strategies, and effective communication practices, I was able to provide more structured, accessible, and empathetic support, resulting in improved outcomes for the individuals I worked with.

Dissemination of the project during IGNITION Community of practice: The future of the EU Higher education: New challenges, new opportunities – 29 January 2025

Our project results were disseminated during the event organised as part of the “IGNITION Community of practice: The future of the EU Higher education: New challenges, new opportunities”. Our project coordinator prof. Vitor Gonsalves presented the opportunities and the know-how which our project results are providing to ensure the transition between the school education and higher education institutions of youth with disabilities.