ReStart - Aquatic Sport for community live Restart

According to the latest Eurostat 2018 report, there are more than 73M people with disabilities in the EU, equivalent to approximately 17.5% of the total population. This number is expected to increase rapidly over the next decade as the EU population is aging and more than a third of people aged over 75 have a disability. Within the scope of combating discrimination and exclusion of citizens with disabilities, and promoting social inclusion policies, the European Commission has supported programs to defend the rights and opportunities of these citizens, through reference measures and instruments. But despite the contemporary development of today's society, and the influence of universal inclusion policies, there continues to be a lack of articulation between areas and agent’s transversal to the problem of disability, reducing the offer of opportunities to these citizens. “ReStart - Aquatic Sport for community live Restart” main goal is to contribute specifically to the inclusion of Citizens with Disabilities in the community, in an innovative approach through outdoor sports, enhancing the sports practiced in nature and, specifically, in the aquatic environment, rich in nature. sensory stimulation and psychosocial cooperation. Specific objectives 1: Enhance the benefits of sports activities in nature and the aquatic environment, in the quality of life of citizens with disabilities, based on studies and good practices developed. 2: Promote the learning of new motor skills and specific knowledge, within the scope of the rehabilitation process of people with disabilities, resorting to the practice of sports, based on studies and good practices developed, for better involvement in daily routines. 3: Foster collaborative work networks between the partners involved and entities participating in the actions, namely partnerships between the field of rehabilitation and sport, promoting social inclusion in the community and the development of psychophysiological benefits. that is published through this page expresses the views of the project beneficiaries only and it does not represent the views of the European Union or the European Commission. It shall not be deemed to constitute legal or official notice on behalf of the European Union or the European Commission. Neither the European Union nor the European Commission can be held responsible for this content nor the use thereof made by any third parties. Page 2 of 2