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The internet - and certain software - helps special learners through not only images, text size and background color, but
by allowing them to sort out information in a way that suits them best. Many books are not user-friendly and put special
learners off reading. However, the internet and assistive technology allows individuals to personalize the way they view
information - to enlarge the script or have the text read to them. That is why specialists advocate using the internet in
the further education of special learners but unfortunately, the internet has little to offer when the special learner is
seeking further free help.
The project provides young and adult special learners in EFL with access to a free portal where they get the requisite
tools, techniques and resources they need to overcome their particular challenges will make it easier for them to
complete EFL programs. This will make them not only more efficient and autonomous, but also more employable and
reduce unemployment.
COUNTRY IN WHICH IT WAS DEVELOPED: EU
COUNTRY/ COUNTRIES IN WHICH IT IS OPERATING: Bulgaria, Finland, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Portugal
FACTS ABOUT SIZE AND SCOPE
1) All together at least 120 special learners from six countries will contribute directly in the training courses as
stakeholders to try to evaluate the Portal materials.
2) The Portal will be available free for thousands of special learners.
3) All together 60 EFL trainers were asked to reply to our questionnaires to get to know the opinion of those working
with our target group.
4) All together 90 special learners struggling with English as a second language were asked to reply to our
questionnaire to get their view on their difficulties a and support they find useful
OUTLOOK
The modules will be available gradually on the Portal
L INKS TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: (WEBSITE , SUPPORTING MATERIAL LIKE YOUTUBE VIDEOS, PUBLICATIONS
ETC.)