A Year Better is presented to future occupational therapists in Wrocław

As part of the Erasmus+ co-funded project A Year Better, Fundacja CIRCLE organised a multiplier event in Wrocław on 17.05.2026, hosted by Szkoła Policealna Pascal. The event brought together 10 students of a post-secondary occupational therapy programme for a session dedicated to digital inclusion, active ageing, and the practical use of digital tools by older adults.

The multiplier event provided an opportunity to present the A Year Better project to future occupational therapy practitioners – a professional group whose work often involves supporting older adults and who may play a key role in promoting digital inclusion among seniors in their future practice.

Held in a friendly, classroom setting, the event opened with a brief introduction to the project. The Fundacja CIRCLE team presented the main objectives of A Year Better, the consortium of seven partners from six European countries (Spain, Poland, Italy, France, Belgium and North Macedonia), the work packages, and the results achieved so far.

Participants were then invited to explore the A Year Better platform and its ten short training modules available in six languages, aligned with the European Digital Competence Framework (DigComp). Special attention was given to two selected modules: "Twój bank dostępny 24 godziny na dobę" (Online Banking 101) and "Dobrostan psychiczny i narzędzia cyfrowe – Przewodnik po spokoju, równowadze i bezpieczeństwie emocjonalnym" (Mental Wellbeing 101). Both modules were presented as ready-to-use resources that trainers and professionals can freely apply in their work with older adults.

The discussions that followed showed genuine interest in the topics addressed by the project. Participants reflected on the digital exclusion of older adults in their own environment, sharing that they often perform online banking operations on behalf of senior family members who feel uncertain or fearful of using digital tools themselves. During the Online Banking presentation, participants cited numerous examples of online scams targeting seniors, underlining the real-world relevance of the module. The Mental Wellbeing content also resonated with the group, who highlighted its usefulness for their future occupational therapy practice. Participants offered a thoughtful suggestion: while digital autonomy is important, seniors should also be gently encouraged to maintain real-life contact with nature, cultural institutions and their community – balancing digital participation with offline wellbeing.

The feedback received was very positive, with attendees expressing appreciation for the initiative and its practical value, and requesting access to project materials for use in their own future professional work with older adults.

The A Year Better project is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ Programme. Its aim is to empower older adults by strengthening their digital skills, promoting inclusion, and supporting their wellbeing through innovative digital learning resources and self-assessment tools.

For more information about the project and its results, please visit the A Year Better platform.