To pinpoint the obstacles that hinder young individuals with Down syndrome from accessing suitable educational and training opportunities. To enhance the knowledge and skills of youth workers and ...

To pinpoint the obstacles that hinder young individuals with Down syndrome from accessing suitable educational and training opportunities. To enhance the knowledge and skills of youth workers and educators in novel methodologies and mentoring support approaches, thereby boosting their competencies. To empower young people with Down syndrome by equipping them with knowledge and skills in electronics, consequently enhancing their employability prospects and self-esteem

Launching a pilot phase of an e-learning course, involving youth workers and educators aged 20 and above who have experience working with young individuals with disabilities. Facilitating a co-design process that engages trained youth workers, educators, and professionals from the electronics field to create the Training Format and games for the Web Platform. Testing the Training Format and Web platform, constituting the Blended Programme, in collaboration with adult learners with Down syndrome

Deliverables: One e-learning course tailored for youth workers and educators, centered on tinkering, coding methodologies, and mentoring schemes. A Research Report presenting the findings of a comprehensive study on the educational requirements of young people with Down syndrome and the existing offerings. A Training Format designed for young learners with Down syndrome, rooted in tinkering methodology. A Web Platform meeting high accessibility standards and featuring interactive coding modules.