VOICE aims to create a Europe where every citizen can participate. The project’s purpose is to empower individuals to act as active citizens, equip professionals and educators with inclusive methods, and influence policy so accessibility and inclusion are built into democratic participation. In short: VOICE moves from insight to real, lasting impact.
VOICE aims to create a Europe where every citizen can participate. The project’s purpose is to empower individuals to act as active citizens, equip professionals and educators with inclusive methods, and influence policy so accessibility and inclusion are built into democratic participation. In short: VOICE moves from insight to real, lasting impact.
800.000 EU Citizens are explicitly denied the right to vote due to disability-related legal restrictions
Voting procedures and political information are complex and not designed for cognitive accessibility.
Educators and caregivers often lack the specific tools and training to foster political literacy.
A widespread assumption that individuals with cognitive disabilities lack the interest or capacity for political life.
Family and support networks can be both enablers and obstacles, sometimes discouraging the independent decision-making.
Asociación San Xerome Emiliani (Spain)
A leading non-profit organization promoting the inclusion, education, employment, and independent living of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
In-Red (Spain) – Coordinator
A social innovation organization specializing in community engagement, participatory methodologies, and social inclusion initiatives.
PASFORM vzw (Belgium)
A European training and consultancy organization with expertise in adult education, vocational training, digital learning, and Erasmus+ project implementation.
ARFIE (Belgium)
Association de Recherche et de Formation sur l’Insertion en Europe.
A European network promoting inclusive education and the social inclusion of people with disabilities through research, training, advocacy, and policy development.
CADIA (Italy)
Founded in 1974, CADIAI is one of Italy’s leading social cooperatives. It provides comprehensive health, social care, and educational services, with extensive expertise in disability inclusion, elderly care, and support for vulnerable groups.
OPEN GROUP (Italy)
A social cooperative delivering education, community welfare, inclusion, and support services for vulnerable populations.
SocieTeQ (Greece)
Social Innovation, Technology & Entrepreneurship for Quality.
A non-profit organization specializing in social innovation, digital transformation, inclusive education, and technology for social impact. SocieTeQ leads the project’s digital infrastructure, communication, dissemination, and online engagement activities.
With proven,inclusive methodologies to support democratic engagement.
With accesibility and inclusion at their core.
By the diverse perspectives and contributions of all its members.
With accesibility and inclusion at their core.
By the diverse perspectives and contributions of all its members.
With proven,inclusive methodologies to support democratic engagement.
VOICE – Voting, Opportunities, Inclusion and Civic Engagement
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Project Num:2025-1-ES01-KA220-ADU-000356297