One year after the official completion of the project “Multidisciplinary care for the inclusion of pupils with spina bifida and hydrocephalus” (Multi-IN), the project partners report very positive and sustainable results in the practical application of the developed resources.
During the first year following the end of the project, the Multi-IN website was visited by more than 1,400 unique users from Bulgaria and Slovakia (Bratislava). This level of interest clearly shows that the project materials continue to be relevant and actively used by parents, teachers, specialists and school teams working with children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus.
In addition to online access to the resources, the partners report that they regularly apply the Multi-IN materials in their day-to-day practice, working on individual cases. At the same time, school professionals increasingly contact the partner organisations seeking information, professional guidance and mediation between families and school teams. In many of these cases, the Multi-IN resources serve as a shared framework for dialogue and joint planning of support for individual pupils.
These outcomes clearly demonstrate that Multi-IN goes beyond the scope of a successfully implemented project. They reflect a real and meaningful impact, measured not only through developed outputs, but through improved quality of life for children, better access to education and stronger support for their inclusion in mainstream schools.
For the partners, the greatest value of the project lies in these tangible changes – children who feel more included, parents who receive understanding and support, and teachers who are equipped with practical tools and knowledge. All of this brings children with spina bifida and hydrocephalus one step closer to fulfilling their potential and their dreams.
The sustainable results achieved during the first year after the project’s completion confirm that Multi-IN is a long-term investment and a meaningful contribution to the development of inclusive education in both Bulgaria and Slovakia.