{"id":1090,"date":"2020-10-07T18:15:01","date_gmt":"2020-10-07T18:15:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.ideashapers.eu\/crowdsourcing\/"},"modified":"2021-04-28T13:57:43","modified_gmt":"2021-04-28T13:57:43","slug":"crowdsourcing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.ideashapers.eu\/en\/crowdsourcing\/","title":{"rendered":"crowdsourcing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; wpex_fixed_bg=&#8221;fixed-top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619615664435{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.ideashapers.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/simon-rae-jJYlr6H1ClM-unsplash-scaled.jpg?id=1642) !important;}&#8221; wpex_bg_size=&#8221;140%&#8221;][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/4&#8243;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\"><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/4&#8243; wpex_fixed_bg=&#8221;fixed&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:50px;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How to multiply the impact of leisure activities attuned to special kids\u2019 needs?&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Comfortaa%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619529687792{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619618257536{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]High functioning autistic children can participate in a wide range of leisure activities, though accessing a new environment can be challenging. Moreover, not knowing the rules of the game really goes beyond their comfort zone.<\/p>\n<p>Plenty of local initiatives succeed in the objective to entertain these children for a moment, but let\u2019s not underestimate the impact in the long run. The beneficial effects will definitely contribute to a more diverse and inclusive environment\/society.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:40px;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Wouldn\u2019t it be great to reach out to families far and wide?&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Comfortaa%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619521260872{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619521564480{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]A few years ago, I was asked if we could commit us for a project designed to help autistic children. At first, we questioned which domain of life required greater attention? We agreed with dedicated experts to focus on leisure activities.<\/p>\n<p>The authors of \u201cDeveloping leisure time skills for people with autism spectrum disorders.\u201d describe a pastime as a meaningful engagement during unstructured time. Does it sound like fun? Not really!<\/p>\n<p>So how can we make a difference?\u00a0Which approach can be most effective?[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;How can we pursue multiple objectives, never losing out of sight the fun factor\u2026 our prime concern?&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Comfortaa%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619529855648{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-bullets.vcex_69f22b3a292fd .vcex-bullets-icon{color:#45b39d;}.vcex-bullets.vcex_69f22b3a292fd{color:#000000;font-size:14px;font-family:Comfortaa;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-bullets vcex-bullets--vertical custom-icon vcex_69f22b3a292fd\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon vc-material vc-material-adjust\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Objective 1 &#8211; Allow the children having a good time in a safe environment.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon vc-material vc-material-adjust\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Objective 2 &#8211; Teach them the basics of a new activity.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon vc-material vc-material-adjust\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Objective 3 &#8211; Guide our starters to the next level in an inclusive environment.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon vc-material vc-material-adjust\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">Objective 4 &#8211; Helping them to stand in life with more assets due to the achieved communication and integration skills.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The initial project plan involved rolling out a pilot scheme within a 25km range around Ghent. Which implied that we:&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%2345b39d&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Comfortaa%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619531516304{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:15px;\"><\/div><style>.vcex-bullets.vcex_69f22b3a29b6c .vcex-bullets-icon{color:#45b39d;}.vcex-bullets.vcex_69f22b3a29b6c{color:#000000;font-size:14px;font-family:Comfortaa;}<\/style><div class=\"vcex-module vcex-bullets vcex-bullets--vertical custom-icon vcex_69f22b3a29b6c\">\n<ul role=\"list\">\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon vc-material vc-material-adjust\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">needed to start from scratch for most of the activities (creating a kind of virtual reality).<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon vc-material vc-material-adjust\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">targeted a too small group of children.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon vc-material vc-material-adjust\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">missed out on the international expertise, London at first instance.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon vc-material vc-material-adjust\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">accepted the linguistic and financial limitations of developing the project in a restricted (Dutch-speaking) area.<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"vcex-bullets-ci-wrap wpex-inline-flex\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon-wrap vcex-icon-wrap wpex-mr-10\"><span class=\"vcex-bullets-icon vcex-icon vc-material vc-material-adjust\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><\/span><div class=\"vcex-content wpex-flex-grow\">\u2026<\/div><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>[vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619531353877{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]Operating across borders is the best way to increase our impact on tomorrow\u2019s world. Scoping out to the larger potential also allows us to practice the train the trainer principle from day one. For the pilot we plan to facilitate a collaboration between 3 communities to speed up the process, bearing in mind the goals for inclusion set by authorities worldwide.[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Next-level thinking: the inclusive nature of the project is essential to its success!&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Comfortaa%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619531617199{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619533451278{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]Raising funds to invest in a child\u2019s future in the long run is an act of social responsibility. However, keeping a small number of children in a safe space isn\u2019t the smartest way to deal with the challenge. Financing leisure activities is a good investment once we reach out to a maximum of newbies.<\/p>\n<p>By helping children to step up to the regular or inclusive leisure offer, they give their seat to beginners. And only 3 to 4 sessions later, another small group can take their chances. Talking about exponential growth potential![\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:25px;\"><\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;The power of an international network: we train the trainer to multiply the impact!&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Comfortaa%3A300%2Cregular%2C700|font_style:300%20light%20regular%3A300%3Anormal&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619532801934{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]<div class=\"vcex-spacing wpex-w-100 wpex-clear\" style=\"height:10px;\"><\/div>[vc_column_text text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; font_family=&#8221;Roboto&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1619533529774{margin-left: 25px !important;}&#8221;]Local initiators \u2013 in general &#8211; don\u2019t feel the need to neither grow locally nor spread wings.\u00a0With their approval we attune the activity to fit the concept of initiation workshops. And we connect (them) with potential partners that can implement the concept in their community.<\/p>\n<p>And off course lifting children to the next level, requires that we give support to coaches in the inclusive leisure environment. They need to feel comfortable with welcoming special children in their groups.<\/p>\n<p>We much appreciate all the good work and acknowledge the influence of all these individual projects. Together we will have more impact and our ambition is to grow a business. 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