Welcome to the IT STARTS WITH ME page. Our initiative is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities to develop their leadership skills.
“Through the training and my participation in the project, I have become more confident in different situations and feel that I am a bigger part of society.”
“Through the project and the training, I was able to put into words what a leader is and how you can inspire others to see that even a person with a disability can become a leader — if society is open to seeing possibilities rather than obstacles.”
“I developed skills I never thought I would be able to.”
“Everyone was able to lead workshops when the right conditions were in place and the proper preparation was done. Creating a non-judgmental environment was crucial for ensuring that everyone could both lead and participate.”
“In this project we truly felt accepted, without any ifs or buts. We felt free to say what we thought. We are sad that it has come to an end, because we had gotten used to the continuity it offered. We hope it can continue in some way!”
“Through It Starts With Me, we were able for the first time to select a committee within Sharing Life where persons with disabilities themselves take on leading roles. It was a historic moment — those who were elected were so proud, and their friends cheered. It clearly showed how important and necessary it is to create spaces where people with disabilities can lead and be believed in. They have the ability — but they must be given the chance.”
She also pointed out that although the organisation has 300 members, only 40 participated in the election. This shows that there are still barriers in attitudes and a lack of trust, both among people with disabilities themselves and among their parents, that must change for participation and leadership to become a reality on a broader scale.
She also pointed out that although the organisation has 300 members, only 40 participated in the election. This shows that there are still barriers in attitudes and a lack of trust, both among people with disabilities themselves and among their parents, that must change for participation and leadership to become a reality on a broader scale.
Erasmus+ Project: 2023-1-SE02-KA220-YOU-00015539
The project It starts with me is co-funded by the Erasmus+ programme of the European Union. The content of this presentation is the sole responsibility of the partnership and neither the European Commission nor the Swedish National Agency is responsible for any use that may be made of the information contained therein.
