Type of Project: Funded project Model project
Accessible Work for All (AW4A)

Description / Topics

Accessible Work for All (AW4A) is a project with 4 partners from Austria, Germany, Italy and Poland. The project is funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union and is led by Equalizent (Vienna). AW4A promotes equality, non-discrimination and diversity. How. By providing information about work and labour law in an accessible or barrier-free format. This means that deaf job seekers can find support and information online in their first language - sign language. In addition to Austrian, German, Italian and Polish sign language, we use subtitles, images and animations to make the information more accessible.
Project description in German Sign Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE5NG5GPPRU

"Analysis and summary"
The Accessible Work 4 All partners conducted a survey in Austria, Germany, Italy and Poland in early 2020 to find out the needs of deaf job seekers for information in sign language about work and labour law. The survey consisted of 14 questions in Austrian, German, Italian and Polish written and signed language. More than 250 people participated in the survey. is a digital survey, analysis and transnational report. Deaf job seekers are asked questions about labour law. The survey results are analysed and summarised in a written report.
Summary and analysis of the survey in German Sign Language: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oh5gnlfFQtM

"Accessible Toolkit"
Collection of easily accessible information on labour law on topics such as employment contracts, maternity leave, home office, references and employment relationships . The 15 videos use sign language and subtitles as well as animations documenting the content.
Playlist of the 15 videos on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOaDrMjh9Pl-KGlnq9EQi2Pdp5QgZwC3p

"Information is Empowerment" (September-November 2021)
is a training package and digital manual. The training uses what is called an integrated learning model (blended learning). The model consists of a mixture of methods using online and digital materials as well as traditional face-to-face training. The training is tested by deaf job seekers.

Start:

1 Sep 2019


End:

30 Nov 2021


Grant Number:

2019-1-AT01-KA202-051516

Funded by:

  • EU-Programm Erasmus+

ICF Reference of the Project:

  • The bio-psycho-social approach of the ICF provides a conceptual frame of reference.

Project Management:

  • Kinberger, Joanna

Employees:

  • Kaul, Thomas, Prof. Dr. (im Ruhestand) |
  • Dolza, Enrico, Dr. |
  • Dziurla, Rafal

Institutions:

Equalizent Schulungs- und Beratungs GmbH
Joanna Kinberger (Projektleitung Gesamtprojekt)
Obere Augartenstraße 20
01020 Wien
Telephone: 0043-1-4098318 E-Mail: office@equalizent.com
Homepage: https://www.accessiblework4all.eu/de/ueber-2/

Universität zu Köln, ehemals Arbeitsbereich Pädagogik und Didaktik hörgeschädigter Menschen
Prof. Dr. Thomas Kaul (seit 1.8.2021 im Ruhestand)
(Projektleitung Deutschland)
Homepage: https://www.hf.uni-koeln.de/34421

Istituto dei Sordi di Torino
Dr. Enrico Dolza (Projektleitung Italien)
Homepage: https://www.istitutosorditorino.org

Echo - Polska Fundacja Pomocy Dzieciom Niedoslyszacym
Rafal Dziurla (Projektleitung Polen)
Homepage: https://www.fundacja-echo.pl

Reference Number:

R/FO125990


Last Update: 22 Mar 2023