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Kazakhstan: educating for a more inclusive world | I'mPOSSIBLE | IPC's Educational Programme
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Kazakhstan: educating for a more inclusive world | I'mPOSSIBLE | IPC's Educational Programme

Changing Mindsets: The Importance of Early Adaptation

The Challenge of Changing Attitudes

  • It is challenging for adults to change their mindsets; however, it is easier to adapt attitudes and behaviors during childhood.
  • Emphasizes the significance of early intervention in shaping positive behaviors and attitudes in children.

I’mPOSSIBLE Project Overview

  • NPC Kazakhstan, with support from the Agitos Foundation, initiated the pilot project "I’mPOSSIBLE" in nine schools located in Astana city.
  • The project engaged 424 children, including 43 children with disabilities and involved 36 teachers.

Understanding Disability

  • Highlights a perspective on disability: it is not solely physical (e.g., legs or eyes), but also a mental state.
  • Suggests that self-identifying as disabled can perpetuate a mindset of limitation.
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Kazakhstan is one of the countries implementing I’mPOSSIBLE, the education programme developed by the International Paralympic Committee to spread the Paralympic values and the vision of the Paralympic Movement to young people throughout the world. International Paralympic Committee's vision is to make for an inclusive world through Para sport. Our mission is to lead the Paralympic Movement, oversee the delivery of the Paralympic Games and support members to enable Para athletes to achieve sporting excellence. SUBSCRIBE for more great Paralympic content ▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/paralympics More information about the Paralympics can be found on the Paralympic website ▶ https://www.paralympic.org/ Like and follow the Paralympic Games @Paralympics Facebook ▶ https://www.facebook.com/paralympics Twitter ▶ https://twitter.com/Paralympics Instagram ▶ https://www.instagram.com/paralympics #Paralympics LICENSE Paralympic footage via IMG REPLAY ▶ https://bit.ly/34Vls03