On May 27th, the Asociación Liber conducted an online training session at Som – Fundació for 21 individuals we support, focusing on the rights of people with intellectual disabilities with support provisions. This talk had a clear objective: to provide tools to the people we accompany so that they can detect and report any violations of their rights.
Empowering people with disabilities
This action is part of the Service Learning (ApS) project aimed at improving the knowledge and exercise of rights for adults with special educational needs. This project focuses on the training and education of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who have undergone a process of capacity modification.
During the session, our participants learned about their rights and the changes established in the reform of Law 8/2021. Additionally, they were taught to recognize situations of violation and the steps to follow to report them. This training is crucial to ensure that the people we accompany know how to defend their rights and live more independently and safely.
An innovative project with university participation
The project is carried out in collaboration with various universities through their Legal Clinics. In our case, a group of Law students from the Carlos III University of Madrid developed the talk in a close, accessible, and enjoyable manner, offering a personalized service adapted to the educational needs of each person, which fully satisfied the attendees of the talk.
This collaboration not only benefits the people receiving the training but also provides the students with valuable practical experience. By participating as advisors, the students develop communication, social, and relational skills, applying what they have learned in class in a practical way.
Benefits for everyone
The training session on May 27th was a resounding success. The 21 participants were very satisfied and grateful for the information received. This type of initiative is essential to empower people with disabilities and ensure that they can fully exercise their rights. At Som – Fundació, we are committed to the defense and promotion of the rights of people with disabilities. Thanks to the collaboration with the Liber Association and the universities, we can offer training that empowers the people we accompany and contributes to a more just and inclusive society, where everyone has the tools to defend their rights and live with dignity.