Inclusion Navigator: Escaping the Institution, Imagining Independence
Awarded for participating in the Escape the Institution online activity and reflecting on institutionalisation, inclusion, and the philosophy of independent living. This badge recognises your ability to engage critically with systems of exclusion and imagine more inclusive futures.
By earning this badge, you show awareness of the challenges faced by disabled individuals and a commitment to breaking down stereotypes and advocating for choice, autonomy, and equity.
Skills and experiences gained
- Awareness of ableism and systemic exclusion
- Empathy and inclusive thinking
- Critical reflection on institutionalisation
- Understanding of the philosophy of independent living
- Creativity and problem-solving through interactive storytelling
This badge demonstrates your curiosity and capacity to learn through creative, youth-led digital experiences. It shows your engagement with real-life social justice topics in an accessible, meaningful way.
You have to finish 2 tasks to get the badge
Tasks
Task no.1
Evidence verified by: self-approved
Play the escape room “Escape the Institution” and experience the symbolic and emotional challenges represented in the story.
Task no.2
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Reflect on what you experienced, by responding to questions below:
- What moments in the game made you reflect the most?
- How did the escape room represent real barriers faced by disabled people?
- What does independent living mean to you after this experience?
Task no.3
Evidence verified by: one activity organiser
Share or Act on Your Learning. You can choose one of the following tasks:
- Write or create a visual/multimedia piece (e.g., poster, drawing, audio) expressing what inclusion or escape means to you.
- Identify one way you or your community could support more inclusive practices.
- Interview someone with lived experience or read/watch their stories, and summarise what you learned.
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