The Diabete Type: Opportunity! (DTO) project aims to break down barriers that limit access for young people with diabetes to educational opportunities offered by the European Union, including Erasmus+ programs. Diabetes often poses significant obstacles for young people wishing to participate in international experiences such as internships, study abroad programs, and volunteering. The main goal of the project is to ensure accessibility to these programs for individuals with diabetes, promoting social inclusion and equal opportunities while reducing the risk of exclusion. The project represents the first step in a multi-year journey, starting with the involvement of Italy, Spain, and Poland, with the ambition to expand internationally in the coming years. This collaboration aims to increase the effectiveness of the project results and remove barriers to mobility for young people with diabetes across Europe and internationally.

Project Objectives

– Identify and remove barriers that limit access to international opportunities for young people with diabetes
– Promote social inclusion of young people with diabetes within European programs, such as Erasmus+
– Create a platform and practical tools to support young diabetics in participating in international opportunities

Planned Activities

– Research and analysis of the differences in support systems for diabetics across the participating countries
– Creation of digital tools, such as the DTO web platform, to facilitate access to international opportunities
– Organization of local training and awareness activities
– Training of Youth Ambassadors to support and disseminate the project results

Project Results

– DTO Toolkit, a practical guide for young people with diabetes who want to participate in international opportunities
– DTO Web Platform, an interactive resource providing information on legislation, support systems, key contacts, and direct experiences
– DTO Training Course, a training course for 9 Youth Ambassadors to promote the inclusion of young people with diabetes
– Local DTO Activities, 12 training days and 12 promotion days to raise local awareness about diabetes and inclusion.