Title: Pilot Report on the Inclusion Self-Assessment of Organization.
ODOM TC – Open Doors, Open Minds
Fundacja Europejskich Inicjatyw na Śląsku (FEIS)
Internal Working Draft
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.
WorkingDraftNotice
TThis report is based on approximately 30 selfassessment questionnaires completed by representatives of organizations and institutions from Poland, Ukraine and other EU countries. The percentages presented below are preliminary aggregated results based on the current dataset and should be verified after the final review of all questionnaires.
PurposeandContext
The pilot Inclusion Self-Assessment was developed within Activity A4 – 'ODOM TC - Open Doors, Open Minds'.Its objective was to assess the organisational readiness of participating organisations to implement inclusion in a systematic way and to tailor the training programme to the identified needs.
Methodology
The questionnaire covered organizational policies, governance, anti-discrimination procedures, accessibility, participation of people with fewer opportunities, staff competences and organizational practices.
The survey involved approximately 30 organizations from Poland, Ukraine and other EU countries. Although the sample is not statistically representative, it provides valuable evidence of recurring organisational challenges.
PreliminaryResults (aggregated)
Area
Written Inclusion Policy
Preliminary result
Interpretation
approx 20%
Designated Inclusion
Coordinator approx. 13%
Formal antidiscrimination procedures
approx. 23%
Anonymous feedback collection approx. 17%
People with fewer opportunities represented in decision-making
approx 20%
Regular consultation with people with fewer opportunities approx 27%
Fully accessible physical and digital activities
approx. 20%
Inclusion training during the last two years approx. 30%
Most organisations do not yet have a formal Inclusion Policy.
Responsibility for inclusion is rarely formally assigned
Procedures remain uncommon.
Systematic monitoring is rarely implemented.
Participation remains limited.
Consultation is usually occasional.
Accessibility is improving but not yet systematic
Capacity building is still needed.
FEISCommentary
While organizations generally recognise inclusion as an important value, the pilot indicates that this commitment is often not reflected in formal organizational systems such as policies, procedures, designated responsibilities or regular monitoring.
This demonstrates a clear need for structured implementation support.
Recommendations
Adopt a written Inclusion Policy,
Appoint an Inclusion Coordinator or responsible team,
Introduce anti-discrimination procedures,
Collect anonymous feedback regularly,
Strengthen participation of people with fewer opportunities in decision-making,
Improve accessibility of events and communication,
Provide regular inclusion training for staff and volunteers,
Use periodic organizational self-assessment.
InclusionEssentials
The pilot directly contributed to the creation of the free Udemy course 'Inclusion Essentials'.
The course includes short video lessons, downloadable templates, an Inclusion Policy template, accessibility checklists, a self-assessment tool and practical implementation guidance.
FutureDevelopment
The pilot findings will be used as the foundation for developing a comprehensive organisational inclusion support model combining advanced e-learning, regional workshops, mentoring, implementation visits, case studies and a Polish-Ukrainian Inclusion Network.
Funded by the European Union Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency (EISMEA) Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them
