HIPEN The European Network for Professionals working with People with Hearing Impairments

HIPEN Membership is by Organisation Established in 2007 at a Meeting in Kremnica, Slovakia of 5 Organisations who had previously worked together in EC Projects An Association registered in France under their law of 1st of July 1901 and the Order in Council of 16th of August 1901 Bank Account in France www.hipen.eu

HIPEN In 2016, there are 13 Members from 10 Countries, covering all aspects and ages of Lifelong Learning: Czech Republic Finland France Norway Poland Romania Serbia Slovakia Slovenia UK www.hipen.eu

What networks should be about Networks are about continuity Networks are about learning The core mission of networks Networks are about shaping policy and practice EC Grundtvig Network Training Course

Functions of Networks Functions of Networks Networks tackle challenges jointly faced by Members Networks enable coordinated action which is often lacking. Functions of Networks Networks create synergy between - activities Institutions members with common objectives Networks increase the effectiveness of learning provision, and contribute to quality assurance. EC Grundtvig Network Training Course

HIPEN How We Work We Exchange – Explore – Decide – Develop General Meetings: Twice a Year (May & October) May: Members Exchange and Explore issues of common interest and begin process of Decision October: These Issues are Developed as Transnational Project Proposals, each led by a Member. Members take part as they chose. www.hipen.eu

HIPEN For example: May 2016 Meeting in Angers: Blue Sky Thinking about – Supporting Students with Cochlear Implants Teaching Languages Vocational Training student (and professional) exchanges October 2016 Meeting in Ljubljana: Proposal Work Groups Vocational Training Teaching Mother Language at Primary and Secondary Schools ‘Our Languages are from the same Root’: focus on Slavic Language HIPEN Junior Year 4: Focus on History www.hipen.eu

HIPEN EC (EACEA) Funding Proposals Use of Erasmus+ Programme Especially: KA1: Mobility of Individuals KA2: Cooperation for Innovation & the Exchange of Good Practice Youth in Action www.hipen.eu

HIPEN HIPEN is Network Support for the Members A constant connection for members with EU Projects Reports and updates at our General Meetings, and the Project Process A living valuable resource where members feel they know each other and frequently ask for information, help and support from each other www.hipen.eu

HIPEN Network Support for the Members At the Meeting in Ljubljana Updated Proposal Preparation Workshop How to make an application Process from Concept to Final Report Led by the Expertise of Members www.hipen.eu

HIPEN Network Support for the Members Increasing focus on additional needs of people who are deaf/have hi: eg Autistic Spectrum Multiple Disabilities Self-Advocacy Immigrants & Refugees www.hipen.eu

HIPEN Examples of Previous Projects ProDeafToolKit: Training Package for Deaf Awareness of Public Services and Employers HIPEN Junior: 3 Annual Projects to date for deaf students to meet and experience different cultures. Oldinc: Oral Language Development for Inclusion (for 0 to 6 year old children and their families) SensAge Teaching English to Deaf Students www.hipen.eu

HIPEN 2016: Running Project: Teaching Sign Language, as part of the Common European Framework for Languages 2016: Successful Proposals Together We Can: Supporting deaf people from education into employment Strategic Partnership Cooperation Between Schools: Career Counselling for Deaf Students. Associated Partner in SENSNET www.hipen.eu

HIPEN Links with ENVITER (www.enviter.eu): European Network for Vision Impairment Training Education & Research Memorandum of Understanding Presidents attend each other’s General Meetings Partner in Jean Monnet Network Project (2013) Joint Network Funding possibilities SensAge and SENSNET (for ageing people) EASI: A Virtual Academy www.hipen.eu

HIPEN EASI: European Academy on Sensory Impairments Sharing knowledge which is available in the Networks by creating and sharing a Knowledge Base Providing courses and training for professionals who work with people with a sensory impairment Providing a platform for exploiting and disseminating results of EC funded projects Controlling the quality of the training programmes A Virtual Academy …… Cheaper than travelling! www.hipen.eu

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