Capacity All for Action

- Assess Accessibility Across the 3 Countries: Conduct a needs assessment involving at least 30 public organisations responsible for implementing accessibility strategies to evaluate the current s...

- Assess Accessibility Across the 3 Countries: Conduct a needs assessment involving at least 30 public organisations responsible for implementing accessibility strategies to evaluate the current state of accessibility. - Train Technical Staff in Accessibility Literacy: Deliver 12 online crash course sessions (4 per country) on accessibility-related topics, training 20 technicians from public institutions to enhance their knowledge of legal frameworks, best practices, and implementation strategies. - Increase Participation and Awareness: Host the "ACCESSIBILITY TALKS" event, engaging 500 participants (both online and in-person), including professionals, stakeholders, and the general public; Achieve a broader impact by reaching 25,000 individuals through online dissemination of project materials, posts, and videos. - Promote Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination: Produce and distribute an accessibility toolkit, including training materials, an accessibility practical guide, and the impact assessment report, with a target of 100 downloads by the project’s conclusion. - Collect Feedback and Assess Impact: Gather 100 surveys from stakeholders and participants to evaluate project outcomes and measure the overall impact.

All activities were successfully executed as planned, achieving the expected outcomes and ensuring the overall objectives of the project were met: - A1 focused on the comprehensive management of the project, encompassing planning, coordination, and financial oversight, facilitated by regular online meetings and continuous monitoring. - A2 was successfully implemented through a needs assessment involving desk research, surveys, and data analysis to evaluate the accessibility status in Portugal, Spain, and North Macedonia. - A3 consisted of the development and delivery of an online training programme on accessibility, supported by materials in native languages, designed to empower technicians from public organisations. - A4 involved organising the hybrid event “ACCESSIBILITY TALKS,” held in Lisbon, where specialists shared diverse perspectives and experiences. All project partners were present in Portugal for the event. - A5 focused on effectively disseminating and communicating the project’s objectives and results through social media campaigns, promotional videos, and networking efforts. - A6 consisted of an assessment survey measured the project's impact and achievements, providing critical insights for the final report.

1. Assess Accessibility Across the 3 Countries: 2 distinct types of surveys were carried out (vs 1 foreseen) targeting different groups, adding depth to the Diagnostic Report: 182 responses, including 148 from people with disabilities, engaging 34 public entities vs 30 foreseen. 2. Train Technical Staff in Accessibility Literacy: Developed four online training modules, training 37 participants across three countries. Although fewer sessions took place, participation target has exceeded by +17 trained individuals. 3. Increase Participation and Awareness: "ACCESSIBILITY TALKS" event had 600 participants (in-person and online) vs 500 foreseen. Social media campaigns and structured communication efforts impacted over 1.039.693 indirect beneficiaries meeting the proposed goal. 4. Promote Knowledge Sharing and Dissemination: Produced an accessibility toolkit supported by the Diagnostic Report and training materials, widely shared as part of dissemination efforts, achieving 147 downloads vs 100 foreseen. 5. Feedback and Assess Impact: 137 feedback surveys were conducted during the project (vs 100 foreseen), including feedback from "ACCESSIBILITY TALKS" participants, other activities and all the project.