Project
About ChangeABLE
Over the next three years, we will be working across borders and in an inclusive manner. We are training adults with disabilities to become climate ambassadors. Our shared message is greater participation and commitment to climate protection – in everyday life and in politics.
To this end, we have planned four work packages for the coming three years.
With this project, we aim to reach as many people as possible – with and without disabilities.
Our Approach
Four work packages guide what we do in the ChangeABLE project.
Survey
We are conducting a survey on climate change in easy-to-read language. We want to know what impact climate change has on our ambassadors and on other people.
Training
We are developing guides and training programmes tailored to specific target groups. We are running training sessions and educational excursions.
Campaigns
We invite people to take part in inclusive activities and support the development of climate protection campaigns.
Advocacy
We are planning discussions with political decision-makers. We support the ambassadors so that they can voice and raise their concerns.
Project Objectives
For Participants
- Build understanding of climate change and its disproportionate impact on people with disabilities
- Develop practical skills for participating in local and national climate action initiatives
- Gain confidence in advocating for inclusive climate policies that reflect diverse needs
- Connect with a cross-European community of advocates and changemakers
For Organisations
- Develop and share accessible methodologies for inclusive environmental education
- Create open-access toolkits and training resources for the disability and climate sectors
- Strengthen cross-sector partnerships between disability advocacy and environmental organisations
- Contribute evidence and recommendations to EU-level policy discussions
Our Partners
We at ChangeABLE are around 20 people, with and without disabilities, from the following six organisations across three countries.
GAP & Prosper Group
Partners — Ireland
Global Action Plan Ireland (GAP) is an environmental NGO based in Ballymun, Dublin. Prosper Group works in disability services and inclusion.
Agado & die reha e.v.
Partners — Germany
Agado works in education for sustainable development. die reha e.v. is a specialist organisation in inclusive adult education and disability services.
InEuropa & Coopattiva
Partners — Italy
InEuropa specialises in European project coordination and development. Coopattiva is a social cooperative working with people with disabilities.
Project Timeline
2025 — Year 1
Research and Development
Needs analysis, stakeholder consultations, and development of the inclusive climate action framework. Initial partner workshops and methodology design.
2026 — Year 2
Pilot and Implementation
Delivery of pilot workshops across all partner countries. Testing and refinement of accessible resources and training materials with participant feedback.
2027 — Year 3
Scale and Dissemination
Full-scale programme delivery, policy recommendations, final conference, and publication of all resources for open access across the EU.
Funded by Erasmus+
ChangeABLE is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme, Key Action 2: Cooperation Partnerships in Adult Education. The programme supports transnational partnerships that develop innovative practices and promote the sharing of knowledge across borders.