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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

14. 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

15. 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!

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