ASPAYM Castilla y León hosted the kick-off meeting of the European project unBLOCKed – Using VR technology in the design of teaching practices for students with disabilities in special education in Valladolid on January 14, 15, and 16. This initiative, co-funded by the Erasmus Plus programme, will run for two years.
This first meeting brought together partner organizations from Romania, Turkey, Slovenia, and Spain, with the aim of establishing the project’s strategic and operational foundations. During the working sessions, the partners defined the common methodology, implementation timeline, task distribution, target group, and the visual identity of the project—key elements to ensure a coherent and effective implementation.
The unBLOCKed project aims to improve the education of students with disabilities through the design of a comprehensive curriculum focused on developing daily life skills and social adaptation. This approach incorporates the use of interactive technologies, particularly virtual reality, as an innovative pedagogical tool in the field of special education.
Among the main expected outcomes are the development of a specific curriculum for digital games, the creation of the educational video game unBLOCKed, and the launch of a pilot application alongside teacher training. All of this is intended to promote greater social participation among students and to enhance their autonomy and abilities.
In addition to the technical sessions, the meeting agenda included cultural activities, allowing participants to get to know the city and strengthen networking among partner organizations—an essential component for the success of European projects.
By hosting this initial meeting, ASPAYM Castilla y León reinforces its commitment to educational innovation, social inclusion, and international cooperation, consolidating its role as a leading organization in the development of European projects aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities.
