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FEAT-DS E-course Module
E-course for educators on how to promote social inclusion of adults with Down syndrome through artistic and manual activities, enhancing creativity, confidence, and social connection.
Aims of the tool
To train educators to use art and manual skills as tools for social inclusion and personal development, fostering creativity, cooperation, and empathy in diverse learning environments.
Description of the tool
This online module offers a practical and inclusive approach to promoting the social participation of adults with Down syndrome. It combines theory and practice on using art as an educational tool, exploring how creative activities improve communication, self-esteem, and fine motor skills.
The course includes units on designing accessible art projects, facilitating group collaboration, and activities such as “Brush Strokes”, which encourage teamwork and self-expression through color and silence.
Participants develop key competences in inclusion, creative facilitation, and accessible activity design. By the end, educators will be equipped to implement art-based programs that strengthen confidence, social relationships, and a sense of belonging for all participants.
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Tool overview
http://toolbox.salto-youth.net/5181
This tool is for
Educators, trainers, youth workers, and facilitators working with adults with intellectual disabilities, especially those with Down syndrome.
and addresses
Social Inclusion
It is recommended for use in:
Training and Networking
Materials needed:
Large paper sheets (e.g. flipcharts), colored pencils or paints, brushes, recycled materials, and adaptive tools according to participants’ motor abilities.
Duration:
Estimated duration: 2–3 hours of self-paced learning.
The process includes a theoretical introduction, guided practical activities, and reflection on how to apply inclusive artistic methods in educational and social contexts.
Behind the tool
The tool was created by
European project consortium [insert project name if available], developed under WP2 with the support of the European Union (Erasmus+ / EACEA).
in the context of
Developed within a European project focused on social inclusion through art and creativity, aimed at improving the training of educators working with people with disabilities.
The tool has been experimented in
Pilot training sessions, educational workshops, and online learning modules for teachers and social workers.
The tool was published to the Toolbox by
Mine Vaganti NGO (on 4 November 2025)
and last modified
30 October 2025
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