NeuroDem

Empowering Neurodivergent Youth to act as Changemakers for Inclusive Democratic Advocacy and Innovation

Project number: 2024-2-DE04-KA220-YOU-000279068

Transforming our future

Our Goal

The NeuroDem project supports active citizenship for neurodivergent (ND) youth at risk of social exclusion, focusing on those with Autism (ASD) and ADHD.

It aims to ENGAGE, CONNECT, and EMPOWER ND youth as changemakers through inclusive democratic and advocacy initiatives. By co-creating impactful projects, they address local challenges and contribute at national and EU levels. The project tackles barriers faced by ASD and ADHD youth by developing their civic competences, ENGAGING them in co-designing educational resources, CONNECTING them with stakeholders through Policy Roundtables and campaigns, and EMPOWERING them to drive democratic and social innovation in Neuro-Dem Labs.

Target Groups

Neurodivergent youth (18-29 years old) focusing on youth with autism and ADHD
Youth workers and youth organizations, as they will receive training on neurodiversity awareness, inclusive communication, participatory methods and emotional-behavioral support strategies tailored in democracy and advocacy contexts
Policymakers and youth councils will be involved in the NeuroDem Policy Roundtables to strengthen links between youth initiatives and inclusive policymaking level
Special education professionals will offer input, share good practices and receive training opportunitiess
Community members, self-representation advocacy groups of disabled youth, and CSOs will be engaged in the NeuroDem Labs and Campaigns to raise public awareness on ND.