{"id":4518,"date":"2025-07-16T09:41:56","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T07:41:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/our-approach\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T11:01:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T09:01:08","slug":"our-approach","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/about-ecio\/our-approach\/","title":{"rendered":"Our approach"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id106_91d738-a8{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kb-row-layout-id106_91d738-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id106_91d738-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id106_91d738-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id106_91d738-a8 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id106_91d738-a8{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id106_91d738-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id106_91d738-a8{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-md, 2rem);}.kb-row-layout-id106_91d738-a8 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id106_91d738-a8 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column106_898c18-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column106_898c18-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column106_898c18-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column106_898c18-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column106_898c18-0c{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column106_898c18-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column106_898c18-0c > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column106_898c18-0c\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_652c26-22, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_652c26-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106_652c26-22\"]{max-width:1018px;font-size:20px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;font-family:'Nunito Sans';}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_652c26-22 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_652c26-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106_652c26-22\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_652c26-22 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_652c26-22[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106_652c26-22\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading106_652c26-22 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106_652c26-22\">At ECIO, we believe that everyone has the right to learn, develop and participate. That is why we are committed to education that is accessible, inclusive and mentally healthy. From our expertise and with a strong network, we support educational institutions on four powerful pillars.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Our approach to structural change<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>We put<\/strong> important themes <strong>on the map<\/strong> and influence policy. With inspiring stories, campaigns and events, we make inclusion visible and tangible. This is how we reach and touch a wide audience.  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Implement and advise<\/strong>: we support educational institutions with practical tools, handouts and advice. Through guest lectures, workshops and contributions to conferences, we help turn plans into action. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Research and knowledge sharing<\/strong>: we conduct practice-oriented research and translate insights into usable knowledge. We share this through publications, meetings and existing networks to further strengthen the education field. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborate and connect<\/strong>: we build bridges between people, organizations and sectors. By establishing and strengthening networks, we create collaborations focused on inclusion. Think theme sessions, communities or co-creation projects.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We do this together with partners such as student organizations, interest groups, regional networks and the business community. Our approach is future-oriented and aligns with trends such as digitization, flexibilization and personalized learning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">International cooperation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LINK network<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To make education more accessible and inclusive, it is important that we learn from each other. At the European level, we do this through the LINK network<em>(Learning Inclusively Network + Know-how<\/em>). Together with international partners <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ahead.ie\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AHEAD<\/a> (Ireland), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.dsis-drustvo.si\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DSIS<\/a> (Slovenia), <a href=\"https:\/\/nadp-uk.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NADP<\/a> (United Kingdom), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.siho.be\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SIHO<\/a> (Belgium), <a href=\"http:\/\/www.su.se\/english\/ps\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.su.se\/english\/ps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stockholm University<\/a> (Sweden) and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.universell.no\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universell<\/a> (Norway), we share knowledge, experiences and inspiring practical examples. This collaboration contributes to improving the quality of services for students with support needs in college\/university education in Europe and beyond.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">National Working Group on Inclusive Internationalization<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together with national partners Expertise Center for Diversity Policy<a href=\"http:\/\/echo-net.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">(ECHO<\/a>), <a href=\"http:\/\/iso.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ISO<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/lsvb.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">LSVb<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rijksoverheid.nl\/ministeries\/ministerie-van-onderwijs-cultuur-en-wetenschap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ministry of OCW<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mboraad.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MBO Raad<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.erasmusplus.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">NA Erasmus+<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.nuffic.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nuffic<\/a> (chair), Association of Universities of Applied Sciences (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.vereniginghogescholen.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">VH<\/a>) and Universities of the Netherlands<a href=\"http:\/\/www.universiteitenvannederland.nl\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer nofollow\">(UN<\/a>), ECIO works on inclusive internationalization opportunities. Our goal: to give students with a disability or support need the opportunity to study or intern abroad without barriers. Our pillars are:  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Taking stock<strong>:<\/strong> identifying needs through a national problem analysis and translating them into a national agenda including internationalization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Connecting: aligning the definition of inclusion, highlighting the importance of accessible international education and sharing knowledge and initiatives<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strengthen<strong>:<\/strong> implement actions together to remove bottlenecks that hinder inclusive internationalization.  <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><style>.kt-sc106_179a07-56 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc106_179a07-56 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}.kt-sc106_179a07-56 .kt-sc-textcol{padding-top:24px;padding-right:24px;padding-bottom:24px;padding-left:24px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-sc106_179a07-56 .kt-sc-imgcol, .kt-sc106_179a07-56 .kt-sc-textcol{min-height:450px;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"aligncenter kt-sc106_179a07-56 wp-block-kadence-splitcontent\"><div class=\"kt-split-content-wrap kt-sc-media-side-left\" style=\"grid-template-columns:50% auto\"><div class=\"kt-sc-imgcol kt-sc-imgcol-bg-auto kt-sc-img-side-left\"><figure class=\"kt-split-content-media-image wp-image-container-1203\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Beeldmerk-8-inclusielementen.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1858\" height=\"1920\" class=\"kt-split-content-img wp-image-1203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Beeldmerk-8-inclusielementen.png 1858w, https:\/\/ecio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Beeldmerk-8-inclusielementen-768x794.png 768w, https:\/\/ecio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Beeldmerk-8-inclusielementen-1486x1536.png 1486w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1858px) 100vw, 1858px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"kt-sc-textcol kt-sc-text-valign-center kt-sc-text-halign-center\"><div class=\"kt-sc-innter-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading106_4446ed-5c\">8 elements for inclusive education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We work to create education and workplaces where everyone is fulfilled. In doing so, we use the 8 elements of inclusion as a compass. These elements help us look systematically at policy, practice and culture: from accessibility and equal opportunities to involvement and ownership. Together with our partners, we work with these elements to translate the <a href=\"https:\/\/wetten.overheid.nl\/BWBV0004045\/2016-07-14\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UN Convention on Disability<\/a> into educational practice.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/handreiking\/8-elementen-voor-inclusief-onderwijs\/\">Read more about the 8 elements of inclusion here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At ECIO, we believe that everyone has the right to learn, develop and participate. 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