Erasmus+ Adult Education Project - KA204 Strategic Partnership

Project Summary

The "Discover Your Talents and Turn Your Deficits into Advantages" project has successfully enhanced educational opportunities for adults with special needs by developing an innovative assessment tool that identifies their interests and strengths. This tool has guided individuals towards tailored learning programs, fostering self-confidence, self-efficacy, and life satisfaction while promoting their integration into society and the workforce.

Led by the Manisa Directorate of Guidance and Research Center (Turkey), this project brought together experts from Germany, Greece, Italy, Romania, and Turkey to develop inclusive educational strategies that empower adults with disabilities.

Project Details

• Project Coordinator: Manisa Directorate of Guidance and Research Center, Turkey

• Project Number: 2018-1-TR01-KA204-058728

• Project Link: Project Website

• Partner Organizations:

  • SC Psihoforworld (Romania): Developed cooperative programs for individuals with disabilities, integrating sports, arts, and therapeutic activities to enhance social inclusion.

  • IIAPHS (Italy): Specialized in psychology, psychometrics, and competence modeling, focusing on improving educational methodologies.

  • Greek Association for Education and Development of People with Disabilities: Provided vocational and academic training, preparing individuals with disabilities for employment and self-sufficiency.

  • ARDA Beratung & Bildung GmbH (Germany): Offered certified courses in management, electrical engineering, workplace safety, disability education, and vocational training. ARDA successfully completed over 50 projects in inclusive education.

Project Achievements

The project addressed critical gaps in adult education for individuals with disabilities by developing an assessment tool that:

• Identified personal interests and competencies

• Enhanced self-awareness, self-confidence, and career potential

• Improved life satisfaction and societal integration

• Fostered employment and skill development

This tool successfully helped match learners with the most suitable training programs, ensuring long-term educational and professional success.

Project Activities & Outcomes

• Four Transnational Meetings:

  • Turkey: Project introduction, strategy planning, and team formation.

  • Greece: Implementation and refinement of the assessment tool.

  • Italy: Evaluation of project outcomes and strategy enhancement.

  • Germany: Final analysis, review, and dissemination of project results.

• Five Learning & Training Activities:

  • Participation of 20 psychological counselors, special education professionals, and trainers from five partner countries.

  • Hosted in Germany, Italy, Greece, Romania, and Turkey.

  • Activities included:

    • Workshops on assessment tool development and validation

    • Training on the creation and implementation of competency inventories

    • Observations and research in special education institutions

Impact and Sustainability

• A validated, multilingual assessment tool in English, Turkish, Italian, German, Greek, and Romanian.

• Successful implementation and testing through pre- and post-assessment surveys, data analysis, and participant feedback.

• Innovations in adult special education at regional, national, and international levels.

• Increased adoption of inclusive education policies.

The knowledge gained from this project will continue to influence educational strategies, policy recommendations, and training programs for adults with disabilities, ensuring long-term impact in inclusive education.

Final Notes

With the successful completion of this project, we have established a strong framework for inclusive education. The methodologies and tools developed will remain available for future educational institutions and organizations supporting individuals with disabilities.

For further details, please visit our official project website:

• Discover Your Talents and Turn Your Deficits into Advantages