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"The In:Clusion Project was amazing for Jacqueline. She’s come out of her shell so much! Seeing the group make that booklet and music video? Incredible. It's done them the world of good.”- Facilitator
This project focused literacy development for adults with intellectual disabilities. It provided an interactive programme that combined literacy and numeracy training with art, music, and movement.
20 learners attended classes in the Greencastle Community Centre. The course aimed to improve functional literacy skills, such as reading and understanding instructions, labels, and forms. It also enhanced communication skills, which fostered stronger social connections and a greater sense of belonging in the community.
Learners worked together to craft an original story, called Greencastle Fairies. This was a fantastic demonstration of their literacy and artistic skills. They brought the story to life with vibrant illustrations, which was published as a booklet.
The group also composed their own song, which combined numeracy with rhythmic patterns and musical structure.
Participants also produced a captivating music video, which interpreted their song visually and expressed their literacy and artistic journey.
Participants really enjoyed socialising and engaging with literacy in a safe and welcoming environment.
Click here to watch the music video.
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Learner artwork.
This project was a collaboration between Greencastle Community Development and Pairc Na Gaeilge.
For more information about the project, please contact Adele McElinney, Regional Literacy Coordinator at Donegal ETB, at adelemcelhinney@dletb.ie
The Adult Literacy for Life Collaboration and Innovation Fund
The Collaboration and Innovation Fund supports projects for adults with unmet literacy, numeracy and digital literacy needs and projects that support organisations to be literacy friendly. The closing date for 2024 applications has now passed but keep an eye out for information on our 2025 fund which will be launched in December.
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