IMPACTsci Education & Training @IMPACTsci
IMPACTsci is a social enterprise with the mission of developing innovative, inclusive educational methodologies and tools that align with the diverse neurotypes impactsci.org Lisbon, Portugal Joined November 2024-
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After over 2 years of collaboration, research, and impact across Europe, we’re proud to share the final video update from the #ACTIVATE project: youtu.be/sb3hXWEThwI Join our Community and be part of the movement shaping a more inclusive future: facebook.com/groups/activat…
#Autism Acceptance Month is here! Blaine shares the latest updates from #ACTIVATE, a project co-funded through #ErasmusPlus. We’re continuing our #MyAutismJourney campaign. To take part, visit neuroadvocacy.eu/blog/ #IMPACTsci #AutismAcceptanceMonth #Neurodiversity #Inclusion
Carolina Fonseca has written an opinion article for Human Resources Portugal on #inclusion in the workplace and the role that training can play in transforming organisations. ➡ Full article at: hrportugal.sapo.pt/inclusao-no-tr… #IMPACTsci #Neurodiversirty #inclusionInWorkplace
In this video, one of our participants shares why they joined the Autistic Advocacy Academy - #ACTIVATE #ErasmusPlus #AutismAdvocacy #Autism #DisabilityRights #AutisticVoices #AutismAwareness #AutismSupport #Neurodiversity #Inclusion #IMPACTsci
📢Inscrições abertas para o piloto da Academia de Autoadvocacia Autista do projeto europeu #ACTIVATE. Para jovens #autistas dos 16 aos 29 anos. 🗓️De 9 a 16 de fevereiro 🌐Formato: online ➡️Link para inscrição: forms.gle/ZJpTzEsz4yW8cJ… (até 3 de fevereiro) #autismo #IMPACTsci
2025: A Year of Empowerment & Advocacy with #ACTIVATE! This year, We’ve built the curriculum, created the Train-the-Trainer Programme. In 2026, the programme pilots with 70 youth in 4 countries! Stay tuned! ➡️ neuroadvocacy.eu Full video at: youtu.be/lUd-RSn9zys
ACTIVATE’s #MyAutismJourney campaign is inviting #autistic people across Europe to share their personal stories in any format they prefer. 👉Want to be part of this campaign? Watch now to follow Sofia’s story: youtu.be/PkX27OAmli4 #autism #youth #autismawareness #IMPACTsci
SHIFT Project – Advancing ESG in Higher Education! On 16 Oct 2025, we joined online the 3rd TPM of the SHIFT Project, hosted by the University of Łódź, which presented the alpha version of the ESG Impact Index Open-Access Platform. ➡️ shift-esg.eu
Blaine, trainer at the #ACTIVATE Academy, walks you through the #Autism Advocacy Academy curriculum - a programme designed to strengthen self-advocacy skills in education, healthcare, the workplace, policy, and online spaces. Full video at: youtu.be/C0LIHGfS1QA
Our representative, Raquel Lebre, shares her personal reflections on the #ACTIVATE project: ‘’I’m also autistic, which makes this project so meaningful to me.’’ 📽️Watch how the Autistic Advocacy Academy is empowering #autistic voices across Europe: youtu.be/-7eb1wjjg3I
Efthalia shares her motivation to join the #ACTIVATE team as an Advocacy Academy Trainer. ➡ We will share updates in the coming weeks on how to apply to be a trainer or to join the ACTIVATE Advocacy Academy Video : youtu.be/R4YOQUszjqE #IMPACTsci #youth #autismselfadvocacy
Want to make your visuals more inclusive? Start here: 🔗 createherstock.com Diverse content requires diverse creators - and CreateHER Stock is a brilliant space centring Black women and femmes in their full complexity. #IMPACTsciSpotlights #BlackFemmeRepresentation
On 1 July, after the High-Level Event, #IMPACTsci joined the #EAfA2025 Get Together in Brussels to reflect on #inclusive apprenticeships, learner voice and green transitions.🔗Learn more: eafa-2025hle.eu 🌐impactsci.org #ApprenEU #SkillsForAll #Apprenticeships
On 7–8 July, #IMPACTsci joined the #WELDIFY consortium meeting online. Hosted in Nicosia by Center for Sustainability, partners aligned on next steps for a #sustainable, #safer & more #inclusive welding future. 👉 weldify.eu Follow us and stay tuned! #ErasmusProject
On 30 June–1 July, #IMPACTsci was present at #EAfA2025 in Brussels, to engage in vital conversations on skills, inclusion and the green transition - 2 days of learning, meaningful exchanges and knowledge sharing - strengthening connections across Europe.🔗 eafa-2025hle.eu
Honoured to join the CHARLIE International Summit - shaping #EthicalAI and Bias-Free Technology. Our L&D Project Lead, presented: Designed to Disrupt: How #Neurodivergent-Led Research Reframes Responsible #Innovation ➡️Watch now: youtube.com/watch?v=DIT-cx… #IMPACTsci #InclusiveAI
#AutismMythVsFact ❌Myth #4: "Autistic people are antisocial and don’t want to interact with others." ✅Fact: Many autistic people enjoy social interactions but may find socializing overwhelming or difficult due to sensory sensitivities or communication differences.
Myth vs Fact⁉️ ❌Myth #3: "Autistic people don’t feel emotions." ✅Fact: Autistic people experience emotions just like anyone else, and sometimes even more intensely, though they may express or process them differently. Share your thoughts in the comments. #AutismMythVsFact
❌ Myth #2 : "Autism is caused by bad parenting." ✅ Fact: There is no scientific evidence linking parenting style to autism. Autism has a neurodevelopmental basis, with genetic and environmental factors playing a role. Share your thoughts in the comments ⤵️ #ActivateProject
We’re celebrating #FamousAutisticPeople who are challenging stereotypes and showing the world the richness of #neurodiversity. Gretas'' quote: "I’m on the autism spectrum, so I don’t really care about social codes that way." Let’s uplift autistic voices! #ActivateProject
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