ICC 2012 in Cluj – Napoca, Romania

18th ICC 2012 for Blind & Partially Sighted Teens

ICC 2012 in Cluj-Napoca, Romania is a very special opportunity to learn how Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and Assistive Technologies (AT) enrich the life of blind and partially sighted people.
Students from about 15 European countries will enjoy plenty of opportunities for intercultural activities, communication and networking, planning for future studying and job integration, fun and leisure activities.
Come and get involved!

Two different events for students aged

15 to 17 years, 23 – 30 July 2012

17 to 20 years, 1 – 8 August 2012

 

ICC: Much More than Technology

Handling ICT and AT have become a prerequisite for blind and partially sighted persons for inclusion in education, vocational training, leisure, culture, politics, … Skills in handling ICT and AT in the information society with a growing awareness for accessibility became a key success factor.

ICC’s focus is on making use of ICT in the best way for:

• Interaction and communication
• integration in education (school/university)
• enhanced opportunities in the labour market
• independent living and leisure time activities

ICC is an incentive to acquire the skills needed for your own future!
ICC is international, a unique occasion to enjoy yourself and to get the feeling of being part of a greater international community of colleagues with similar interests.

 

Workshops

Based on your needs and previous knowledge you are invited to select from a list of more than 20 workshops (3 or 6 hours each), e.g. focusing on

• newest ICT/AT (e.g. Internet, music, speech input, games, programming)
• social and presentation skills
• daily living skills
• ICT and AT supported mobility
• managing to start to study at university
• Job search and labour market integration skills
• …

National co-ordinators will support you in putting together your individual workshop programme for the week.

 

Leisure Time Activities

ICC is fun! Enjoy fascinating and challenging activities you never thought of – together with peers from all around the world!

Language

The language used at the camp is English. Having good skills in speaking English is absolutely necessary to benefit from the programme.

 

Expenses

The general participation fee, covering all expenses for the week, will not exceed € 400 per participant (travel costs are not included).

Care

Participants enjoy the training and supervision by professionals coming from universities, schools and special organisations from all over Europe.
A trainer : participant ratio of 1 : 2 – that also applies to the varied leisure time programme (days out, swimming, games etc.) – guarantees individual support.

Technical equipment

All equipment, including individual AT, will be made available on site.

 

Organisation

ICC is managed by the International Association ICC, a non profit organisation with national co-ordinators in more than 30 countries.
Each year one partner acts as the Host of ICC.

Interested blind and partially sighted students should contact their National Co-ordinator for further information and application.

 

Host of the ICC 2012:

Liceul Pentru Deficienti de Vedere
(High School for the Visually Impaired)

Address of location:

Strada Calea Dorobantilor Nr. 31
400117 Cluj – Napoca
Romania

International Association ICC:

Klaus Miesenberger ● University of Linz ● Tel.: +43-732-2468-9232,

E-mail: icc@aib.uni-linz.ac.at ● WWW:

http://www.icc-camp.info

Organiser in your country:

Bartiméus Onderwijs
Van Renesselaan 30a
3703 AJ Zeist
H. Snetselaar
Tel: 030-6982350
E-mail: hsnetselaar@bartimeus.nl

 

Aanmelden voor ICC 2012

Per e-mail, adres: ICC@bartimeus.nl

Met vermelding van:

• Naam
• Geboorte datum
• Adres
• Postcode
• Plaats
• Telefoonnummer
• E-mail adres
• Voor welke kampweek je in aanmerking wil komen: kamp 15-17 jaar, 23 -30 juli of
  kamp 17-20 jaar, 1 – 8 augustus 2012