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” Direct input from educational practice.” <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n

Nine students make up ECIO’s Youth Advisory Board. They know from their own experience what does and does not work in education, and give us valuable insights into how to truly shape an inclusive learning environment. <\/p>\n\n

Perspective that matters<\/h2>\n\n

These young people are at the center of everyday educational realities. They bring in their experiences, challenges and ideas, and help us stay focused on what students need. <\/p>\n\n

Critical, engaged and inspiring<\/h2>\n\n

The Youth Advisory Board actively thinks along, asks critical questions and gives advice on our projects and activities. They spar with us and challenge us – exactly what we need to make education more inclusive. Thanks to their input, our advice and tools are better aligned with practice. This allows you as an education professional to build education where all students feel seen and supported. <\/p>\n\n

Meet our Youth Advisory Council<\/h2>\n\n
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Isaac Arnold<\/h3>\n\n

I’m Isaac Arnold, a 21-year-old marketing and communications student at Curio. My passion for social issues surrounding mental health and education inspires me to join ECIO’s Youth Advisory Council. As a student with support needs due to ADD, my goal is to make college education more accessible so that all students’ talents and strengths are realized. My goal is to embrace diversity in learning styles and create an environment where every student can shine based on their unique strengths. Together, let’s strive for a more inclusive and effective college education. <\/p>\n\n

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Bastianne Doctor<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

I am Bastianne Dokter, a Social Work student who enjoys challenges and strives to make a positive contribution to the world around me. The qualities I bring to the ECIO Youth Council are my enthusiasm, open attitude, and a strong sense of justice. I use my entrepreneurial attitude to turn these qualities into action. For example, I have used my own and the experiences shared with me by fellow students to start a project within my college around inclusive education. As a first step in this project, together with a friend, I founded a student platform for students with disabilities. Within the ECIO Youth Council, I want to merge my acquired knowledge, experiences and my entrepreneurial attitude. My goal is to continuously work for inclusive education for all students. <\/p>\n\n

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B’Elanna Leenders<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

I am B’Elanna Leenders, a 25-year-old pre-master’s student in Pedagogical Sciences at Radboud University. My goal is to make a lasting contribution to inclusive education for autistic students. This aim stems from both my professional knowledge and my experiential expertise in this field. I would like to develop skills for providing policy advice, which can add value to my future career as an educator and experiential expert. <\/p>\n\n

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Dorthe Ros<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

I am Dorthe Ros, a 26-year-old college student in Applied Psychology. I am committed to inclusion in education and student well-being. With my expertise and personal experiences with mental issues, I strive to break the taboo on this within education. My goal is for everyone to feel seen, heard and welcome. As a member of the Youth Advisory Council, I use my critical eye and out of the box thinking to formulate clear and actionable advice. <\/p>\n\n

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Dominique van Steijn<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n

I am Dominique van Steijn, 21 years old and I have autism. As an mbo student I would like to work for ECIO to make education even more inclusive, based on my own experiences. After all, I know better than anyone what it is like to go to school with a disability. My school is doing well, but I still hear too many bad stories from peers. I am looking forward to working with the other young people! <\/p>\n\n

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Hans Bruintjes<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

I am Hans Bruintjes, a law student at NTI. In addition to my studies, I have taken courses on education law and leadership. My internship in the House of Representatives and other experiences have immersed me in the topic of inclusive education. In the future, I want to focus on education, law and policy. To gain experience in this, I plan to join the youth advisory board of the Center for Inclusive Education. I hope to make a valuable contribution with my experience in politics and my knowledge of education law. <\/p>\n\n

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Luc Damen<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

My name is Luc Damen and I am currently studying Public Administration at the Free University. My background is in (special) education, where I gained experience both in the classroom and at policy level. In pursuing inclusive education, I find it essential to recognize the differences as well as similarities between students. With my public administration background, I want to think strategically about how ECIO can collaborate effectively with government agencies to achieve our goals. <\/p>\n\n

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Niels Hogerdijk<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

I am Niels Hogerdijk from Germany, a medical student at Erasmus University Rotterdam and a member of MFVR’s Diversity and Inclusiveness Committee (DISCO). My goal is to contribute to more inclusive education through the Youth Advisory Council, with my experience as a person with a physical disability. Together with ECIO and the Youth Advisory Council, I work to provide education that supports every student in reaching their full potential, benefiting all of society. <\/p>\n\n

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Jesse Vermeulen<\/strong> <\/h3>\n\n

My name is Jesse Vermeulen, 21 years old, and I study hbo law in Den Bosch. In my free time, I am committed to inclusivity and accessibility, especially in my municipality of Waalwijk. My involvement in these issues is partly due to my own experience as a visually impaired person. I would like to be part of the youth council of ECIO, with the main goal of giving advice that ECIO can actually do something with. My ambition is to help ECIO improve and realize their organizational goals. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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