Accessibility & Inclusion

Accessibility & Inclusion

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Accessibility & Inclusion

INCLUSIVE PROGRAMMES

Inclusive Ocean Programmes

Ocean Awareness works with a range of organisations to deliver inclusive ocean experiences, including programmes designed for:

  • Young people with additional needs
  • Community inclusion initiatives
  • Youth development programmes
  • Wellbeing and recovery groups
  • Participants new to ocean environments

These programmes help ensure that the benefits of ocean environments are available to everyone.

Coach with students looking at an item from the sea in one of the students hands
Lady with child posing on rocks by the beach

The Dignity of Risk

Experiencing the ocean involves challenge, learning and personal growth.

Ocean Awareness programmes support participants in building confidence through carefully guided experiences that balance safety with the opportunity to explore and develop new skills.

By encouraging gradual progression, participants develop resilience, confidence and independence — both in and out of the water.

Working Together

Collaboration Is at the Heart of What We Do.

Ocean Awareness works with schools, youth organisations, community groups and international partners to expand access to ocean-based learning.

We collaborate with organisations including youth services, outdoor education providers, Leave No Trace, Léargas and a growing network of Erasmus+ and EU partners.

These partnerships allow us to:

  • Share knowledge
  • Develop new programmes
  • Reach communities who may not otherwise have access

Together, we are building pathways into outdoor and ocean-based learning across Ireland and Europe.

Research & Development

Learning Through Experience.

Every Ocean Awareness programme contributes to ongoing reflection and learning.

Working with universities, NGOs and international partners, we explore how ocean environments support wellbeing, education and community development.

Our work contributes to areas including:

  • Blue Mind and ocean wellbeing
  • Outdoor experiential learning
  • Inclusion and accessibility
  • Youth development and mental health

By combining practical experience with research partnerships, we continue to develop and improve our programmes.

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