The UJI opens a new edition of the UniDiversitat course on training for employment and independent living for young people with intellectual disabilities



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## The UJI opens a new edition of the UniDiversitat course on training for employment and independent living for young people with intellectual disabilities Students from the programme visited the UJI Electric Racing Team and the UJI Hand, both part of the UJILab Innovació initiative

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For the fourth consecutive year, the Universitat Jaume I has inaugurated the course "UniDiversitat: training for employment and independent living for young people with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities and autism spectrum disorder". This inclusive post-secondary initiative is designed for individuals aged 18 to 30 who have intellectual or developmental disabilities or autism spectrum disorder and are eligible under the Youth Employment Initiative.

This year, 15 new participants are joining the university experience offered by UniDiversitat. With this new cohort, the programme has now served approximately 60 students at the Universitat Jaume I.

The opening ceremony featured remarks from Elsa González, vice-rector for Social Responsibility, Inclusive Policies, and Equality, and Odet Moliner, the programme’s academic director. The teaching staff, including tutors Aida Sanahuja and Rocío Marín, as well as Mercé Barrera and Patricia Arroyo, were also present. Representing Inserta Empleo, a branch of the ONCE Foundation focused on employment for people with disabilities, M.ª Carmen Estañol participated as well.

Running until May 16, the course aims to improve participants’ employability, social inclusion, and independent living skills. It achieves this by focusing on the development of general and professional competencies, paving the way for access to mainstream work environments.

The programme is supported by the vice-rectorates for Social Responsibility, Inclusive Policies, and Equality; and for Studies and Lifelong Learning, alongside the university’s Disability and Diversity Unit. Funding is provided by the ONCE Foundation and the European Social Fund. Additional support comes from national and regional organisations, including Plena Inclusió (a federation advocating for people with intellectual disabilities) and CERMI (the Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities), as well as local partners such as Castellón’s Independent Living Office and several disability-focused foundations and associations.

**Visit to Innovation Teams at UJILab**

As part of the programme, students visited two innovation teams at the university: the UJI Electric Racing Team and the UJI Hand Team. These initiatives are part of UJILab, a university-wide programme coordinated by the INCREA Chair and supported by Spain’s Ministry of Innovation, Industry, and Trade.

During the visit, students had the opportunity to learn about innovative projects and prototypes developed by both teams. Members of the UJI Electric Racing Team presented their cutting-edge electric motorbikes, explaining the design and construction processes and emphasizing the focus on sustainability.

The UJI Hand team showcased their work on creating affordable mechanical prosthetic hands, designed to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

This hands-on experience allowed UniDiversitat students to explore opportunities in technology and innovation, while engaging directly with team members who shared their expertise and insights.

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