White Flags

Background There is a challenge globally, to include pupils with visual impairment in Physical Education in general schools. This project met this global need and provided a sustainable solution for all general schools where pupils with visual impairment attend. Beneficiary organization invented an innovative light sound ball. The unique mini ball for all pupils is not for sale but it is only donated. Hellenic Ministry of Education approved the “White Flags" educational material for all schools. Objectives S.M.A.R.T. Objectives: We launched a campaign “A ball for all” raising awareness for equal opportunities and putting “sports for all” first in general schools where pupils with different abilities are together. We demonstrated with the use of mini blind footballs the importance of health-enhancing physical activity accessible to all, how to adapt football workshops to curriculum physical education in schools, clubs, sighted/ VIP or blind people. Implementation Educational workshops in general Schools where pupils with visual impairment attend, aiming for social inclusion, equal opportunities and awareness of the importance of health enhancing physical activity, through increased participation in and equal access to sport for all. All sports activities in the schools were in-the-field with physical movements including all pupils. We implemented 3 TPMs in 3 different countries and experiential inclusive football activities in consortium countries. Achievements Here is the list of the 4 Working Packages:WP1: Management and coordination “White Flags” WP2: Pilot educational Material for “White Flags” Schools with the use of Innovative mini blind footballWP3: Development of International Campaign “A ball for all”/ Dissemination and Exploitation of Results Strategy (Video of the project with interviews from all partners’ leaders). Communication strategy, Sustainability and co-funding resourcesWP4: Quality assurance control