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The 2nd Panhellenic School Map Competition, themed “Mapping Accessibility: Can my classmate in a wheelchair reach school?”, officially concluded yesterday with an awards ceremony. Over eight months, students, with the support of their teachers, learned to use geotechnologies and create digital maps, acting as “human sensors” by collecting data about the accessibility of their local

Spotin announces the results of the 2nd Panhellenic School Map Competition “Mapping Accessibility: Can my schoolmate in a wheelchair come to school?”! A total of 38 schools, 95 educators and 472 students participated, mapping 8,477 points and creating 191 digital maps. View the schools’ incredible projects at the digital library.  Congratulations to all participants for their

Spotin has been accepted to participate in the 18th cycle of the Green and Sustainable Development Accelerator by HIGGS, a specialized training and advisory program that supports non-profit initiatives on environmental/green and sustainable development. Through this intensive program, Spotin and seven other organizations will be trained in strategic planning and business development. The bootcamp includes

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, December 6, 2022, Spotin organized an online event entitled “Disability = Impairment?”, where we explored the difference between disability and impairment, emphasizing societal barriers. Our exceptional guest speakers Panagiotis Pitsiniagas and Cool Crips highlighted the importance of inclusion and visibility. Key insights: Impairment is not synonymous with

The 2nd Map Competition “Mapping Accessibility” launched with an insightful event on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, where we had the chance to get acquainted, discuss the next steps of the Competition and listen to insightful contributions from guest speakers. Special thanks to: Ms. Eleni Tomai, who helped us understand the power of maps as a