New Horizons in Inclusive Education: Success of the ATTEND Project in Croatia

Assistive technology has been implemented in 34 educational institutions across 22 cities in Croatia, as part of the ATTEND project. The project, led by CARNET, aimed to improve the education and support of children with developmental disabilities through the use of hardware and software aids. The results of the project were presented at a final conference on April 24, showcasing its implementation that began in July 2021.

The Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation of the University of Zagreb (ERF), the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science of the University of Zagreb (FER), and the City Reykjavik were project partners in implementing the ATTEND project. Training sessions were provided to directors and employees of educational institutions to efficiently use the new equipment in working with children with developmental disabilities.

A total of 5,686 pieces of assistive technology equipment were delivered to the institutions, benefitting over 1750 students. Multiple workshops, webinars, and an e-course were organized for more than 1450 participants to enhance their skills. ERF and FER also established a new Laboratory for Assistive Technology (AT Lab) and a Catalog of assistive equipment purchased as part of the project.

The City of Reykjavik organized trainings and shared examples of good practices for Croatian directors and employees