Sports for Integration of Young People with Disabilities (SIYD)
The SIYD project – Sports for Integration of Young People with Disabilities – aims to improve access to sports and physical activities for young people with disabilities. Co-funded by the European Union under the ERASMUS-SPORT-2022-SSCP program (Project Code: 101090155), the project reflects a strong commitment to inclusion and diversity in sport.
Project Goals
- Increase participation and accessibility in sports for young people with disabilities.
- Promote inclusion and diversity in line with the priorities of the Erasmus+ Sport program.
Key Activities
- Development of a Good Practice Guide for sports programs for youth with disabilities.
- Establishment of a basketball club for young athletes with disabilities.
- Creation of a web portal to provide easier access to information about sports opportunities.
- Development of a mobile/web application with details on accessible sporting events, facilities, and locations.
Project Partners
- Sports Basketball Club Dunav-Ruse-2016 (Bulgaria) – Coordinator
- Sports Club For You Moving (Cluj, Romania) – Partner
- Basketball Club Ogulin (Croatia) – Partner
- Champions Factory Ireland Limited (Ireland) – Partner
- Marketing Juju (Bulgaria) – Partner
This project underlines the belief that sport is a powerful tool for integration, ensuring equal opportunities for young people of all abilities to participate, grow, and thrive.