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IDiPD promotes webinar for the dissemination of the CATL Inclusive Model and Manual
Updated : 13/07/2026
On July 1, the IDiPD, I.P. promoted a webinar dedicated to the dissemination of CATL Inclusive Model and Manual, as part of the implementation of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (EDPD 2026-2030). The webinar was an opportunity to reflect on the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities, inclusion and the importance of community responses capable of ensuring the full participation of all children and their families.
During the session, ARCIL presented the CATL Inclusive Model and Manual, developed as part of a project funded by IDiPD, I.P., which provide guidelines and practical recommendations for the implementation of more inclusive responses. The University of Aveiro also presented the results of the impact assessment of the application of the model, highlighting benefits in terms of autonomy, participation and well-being of children and young people, as well as strengthening inclusive practices in organizations.
Inclusive CATLs are a concrete response that positively transforms the lives of children, families and communities. As a community-based response, they play a key role in reconciling work and family life, helping to reduce inequalities and prevent poverty and social exclusion that most often affect families of children with disabilities. At the same time, they complement inclusive schooling and strengthen the ecosystem of support needed for the development and inclusion of all children and young people.
The webinar also included the presentation of funding opportunities for Non-Governmental Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (NGDOs) and the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2026-2030, enabling the CATL Inclusive Model to be framed in national policies to promote inclusion and equal opportunities. The initiative was an important moment of knowledge sharing and reflection among participants, reinforcing the relevance of collaboration between public entities, civil society organisations and higher education institutions in building increasingly inclusive responses for children and young people with disabilities.
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IMPACT ASSESSMENT: https://arcil.org.pt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Relatório-CATL-INCLUSIVO-ARCIL-AVALIAÇÃO-DE-IMPACTO-SOCIAL.pdf