The Impact
We are very pleased to have achieved a significant impact on all targeted groups, especially among young people with albinism, aniridia, and/or low vision, as well as social workers, experts from various fields related to low vision, and the participating organizations themselves.
Argentina
The Argentine national organization, Simplemente Amigos, has achieved nationwide impact throughout Argentina thanks to the project results. They have made a significant difference for individuals with low vision and their families, as well as for organizations and centers working with low vision issues.
Europe
The European Federation, Aniridia Europe, has achieved impact across Europe, thanks to the project results. They have made a significant difference for individuals with low vision and their families, as well as for organizations and centers working with low vision issues.
Spain
The Spanish national organization, ALBA, has achieved nationwide impact throughout Spain thanks to the project results. They have made a significant difference for individuals with low vision and their families, as well as for organizations and centers working with low vision issues.
Chile
The Chilean national organization, Albinos Chile, has achieved nationwide impact throughout Chile thanks to the project results. They have made a significant difference for individuals with low vision and their families, as well as for organizations and centers working with low vision issues.
Italy
The Italian national organization, Simplemente Amigos, has achieved nationwide impact throughout Italy thanks to the project results. They have made a significant difference for individuals with low vision and their families, as well as for organizations and centers working with low vision issues.
We are generating a significant impact on the following target groups as a result of the project outcomes:
– PEOPLE WITH LOW VISION: We have opened new pathways for understanding associationism in a more inclusive and digital manner. This allows young people with low vision to foster associationism worldwide, enabling them to create, participate in, and improve social entities that pave the way for inclusion in society and help them find new ways to overcome their barriers.
– PROFESSIONALS FROM ALL FIELDS: The outcomes of this project have provided professionals with essential training on low vision, making a considerable impact on their careers and equipping them to better understand and support young people with low vision within their work environments.
– EXISTING SOCIAL ENTITIES: By utilizing the outcomes proposed here, we are empowering existing organizations. These entities can now access necessary planning tools for their development and growth, allowing them to achieve their future goals.
Finally, the project has had a positive impact on the families of people with low vision and their local communities, who have recognized that associationism offers a powerful advantage on the path to inclusion.
Evaluation
For the project evaluation, a total quality management method was used, establishing evaluation processes at critical stages of the project:
> INITIAL EVALUATION, which assessed the pre-application and preparation phases.
> EVALUATION DURING THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE, which focused on analyzing the project’s development. The quality of the outcomes was also evaluated through pilot testing and external assessments.
> FINAL EVALUATION, in which a joint review of the entire project was conducted.
Qualitative and quantitative indicators were used to objectively measure the project’s progress and quality.
QUANTITATIVE INDICATORS
QUALITATIVE INDICATORS
Pilot Tests
In this project, several pilot tests were conducted to evaluate the developed outcomes with young people with low vision, as well as with professionals and social entities.
These tests, involving over 150 participants, were carried out across the various countries and continents previously mentioned, utilizing a blended approach with both in-person and digital sessions and assessments.
