ABOUT
SailAway will boost the participation of children and youth with ASD in sailing, by improving the skills of sailing professionals and clubs on how to effectively involve them in sailing activities and programmes, as well as raising the awareness of parents of children with ASD about the benefits and access to such opportunities.
SailAway aims at
Enhancing the skills of sailing coaches/instructors
on delivering inclusive sailing activities for children and youth with ASD and engaging them in meaningful ways.
Raising the awareness of sailing clubs
on providing inclusive sailing activities for children and youth with ASD.
Increasing the awareness of parents of children with ASD
on the possibilities and access to sailing programmes/opportunities for their children within supported environments.
How SailAway will succeed
By developing a capacity building programme
for sailing instructors and training them on how to effectively include children and youth with ASD in sailing activities.
By developing a guide for sailing clubs,
containing guidelines and practical strategies to implement when working with children and youth with ASD.
By developing an e-learning platform,
which will host the capacity building curriculum modules.
By creating an awareness raising toolkit
to inform sailing clubs and parents of children and youth with and without ASD for the benefits of including them in sailing.
By organizing infodays
as well as a final conference, which will be held in Greece.