IDEAL Project Kick-off Meeting in Prešov, Slovakia

The first transnational meeting of the IDEAL project (Increasing Health Literacy of Deaf Adults through Innovative Methodologies) took place on 16-17 May, 2023, in Prešov, Slovakia. The meeting was organized by Innosign, one of the partner organizations involved in the project.

Representatives from all partner organizations gathered at the 2-day event to jointly launch this exciting new project. The goal of IDEAL is to increase the health literacy of deaf adults across Europe through the development of innovative educational materials and methodologies.

The program of the kick-off meeting included presentations of each partner organization, an overview of the project’s purpose, objectives, activities, expected impacts, and outcomes. The individual work packages were also discussed in detail.

Work Package 1 focuses on project management, Package 2 on creating a handbook for adult educators, Package 3 on developing educational activities to increase health literacy of the deaf, Package 4 on building an online platform, and Package 5 on awareness-raising and dissemination of results.

In addition to planning and coordinating the work packages, the meeting also addressed practical issues such as budget, timeline, reporting, and administrative tasks. Participants left the meeting with a clear understanding of the project and motivation to fulfill its objectives over the next 2 years.

The event brought together representatives from all partner organizations:

The kick-off meeting was an important first step in this innovative project, which aims to empower deaf adults across Europe and improve access to health information. The partners are excited to launch the activities and follow the impact of this inclusive initiative.

To stay informed about the news and activities of the IDEAL project, follow our Facebook page “IDEAL Project” and Instagram @‌idealhealth.top. We look forward to your support!

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