Second edition

The Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) entitled Inclusive & Accessible Environments for Disability 2026 is hosted by the University of Bergamo (Italy) with the collaboration of the University of Picardie Jules Verne (France), the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (Germany), and the University of Castelo Branco (Portugal) University of Macedonia (UOM).

It is a short course for higher education students from partner institutions addressing basic concepts, models, criteria and indicators for promoting inclusion and participation of the persons with disabilities in the living environments (built, digital and natural), with a particular focus on the theme of accessibility and universal design. Furthermore, it will develop a broad-spectrum knowledge of the technologies (mainstream and assistive) to support social inclusion in relation to the different types of disabilities.

Finally, the Course aims at promoting in participants preliminary skills in analysing existing situations and designing environments and solutions from an inclusive and participatory perspective.

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Participants

Students from different European universities including:

  • University of Picardie Jules Verne (France)
  • Castelo Branco Polytechnic (Portugal)
  • Bauhaus-Universität Weimar (Germany)
  • University of Macedonia (UOM), University of Bergamo (Italy)

Eligibility

Both undergraduate and postgraduate students can participate

Language requirements:

English (English proficiency level required equal to B1)

Erasmus+ Grant:

Students will receive ERASMUS+ funding from their universities to participate in the programme to cover travel expenses and accommodation.

ECTS = 3

All the activities are accessible for students with disabilities

Phase 1: Online sessions (E-mate Flat)

April 2026

Kick-off Meeting and programme presentation
BIP program presentation, student’s presentation and survey on background and expectations

Phase 2: Intensive week in Bergamo (Italy)

May 4ᵗʰ-8ᵗʰ 2026

Thanks to the collaboration with local experts and organisations, the BIP theoretical and practical sessions concern environmental accessibility and inclusion in different life contexts (built, digital, natural and urban) with particular attention to technologies.

The program include:

  • Introductory seminars
  • Stakeholder Meetings
  • Field Trips and Events
  • Guided Project Works

Per saperne di più

UniBg academic coordinator: Mabel Giraldo 

UniBg administrative coordinator: Silvia Cortinovis

Info: [email protected]