Education and Digital literacy to Grow Inclusive Talents
The EDIGIT project works with the education, disability care and technology sectors to empower STEM educators with inclusive values for an accessible technological future.
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Technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, reshaping the way we live, work, and engage with society. However, not everyone benefits equally from the digital transition.
People with disabilities face significant barriers to accessing and using technology due to a lack of inclusive design and awareness among technology developers. This digital divide is not just a challenge—it is a call to action.
EDIGIT responds to this need by addressing the root of the problem: the lack of a disability-inclusive perspective in STEM education. If future innovators and developers are not exposed to accessibility principles at an early stage, technology will continue to be designed without considering the diverse needs of all users. To bridge this gap, EDIGIT equips teachers with the tools to integrate inclusive values into STEM education, ensuring that students grow up to be professionals who understand the importance of accessibility in technology development.
This international initiative builds on the success of Talentos Inclusivos, a project developed by CITIC (University of A Coruña) and ASPACE Coruña, supported by FECYT. Over five editions, Talentos Inclusivos has involved more than 400 participants—including people with cerebral palsy, students and teachers—across 22 schools in Galicia, working together to develop real-world technological solutions.
Key objectives
Develop training materials to equip teachers and educators with the skills needed to promote responsible STEM careers and to introduce inclusive practices in such education, including interactive workshops with students and people with disabilities.
Encourage inclusive values in students by implementing inclusion-focused practical initiatives and raising awareness of the daily lives of people with cerebral palsy and other disabilities.
Promote STEM careers in schools through creative and collaborative approaches, ensuring inclusion and actively addressing the gender gap in science.
Increase STEM knowledge and skills among non-university students, while promoting awareness of science’s societal value, as well as the principles of Responsible Research and Innovation, Universal Design, and digital accessibility.
Strengthen collaboration between the disability care, education, and technology sectors to drive a digital transformation that is accessible, socially responsible, and inclusive for all.
What is Erasmus+?
Erasmus+ is the European Union’s programme designed to support education, training, youth, and sport across Europe.
The 2021-2027 programme prioritises social inclusion, sustainability, digital transformation, and promoting young people’s engagement in democratic life.
It is aligned with key EU initiatives, including the European Education Area, the Digital Education Action Plan, and the European Skills Agenda.
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