Empowers people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI): project ABI_SPARK is officially launched
On 6 November 2025, the ABI_SPARK project was officially launched with partners from Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, and Croatia. The kick-off meeting was hosted by Voorall, an advocacy organisation based in Den Haag. This Erasmus+ initiative aims to empower people with Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) to participate fully in society and maintain their autonomy. The project will achieve this through the co-creation of accessible and inclusive learning materials, the promotion of lifelong learning, and the development of practical tools to support adults with ABI, families, caregivers, and professionals working with people with ABI. Bringing together six partner organisations from four European countries (Portugal, Germany, the Netherlands, and Croatia) the ABI_SPARK project will examine the educational gaps, learning needs, and barriers experienced by adults with ABI, their families, friends, and other stakeholders. The project will also identify and collect inclusive and accessible tools, such as ABI passports, identification cards, specialised training programmes, and AI-based communication and support resources. These will inform the co-design of new learning materials and the collection of good practices related to supportive AI technologies and communication tools. During the kick-off meeting, partners outlined the project’s objectives and discussed the implementation plan for the coming months. Initial activities will focus on desk research into existing tools, practices, and knowledge across partner countries, alongside an assessment of the current gaps and barriers affecting people living with Acquired Brain Injury. One of the project’s key outcomes will be the development of an Online Knowledge Hub bringing together resources, tools, and learning materials. The project will also establish a European community of ambassadors to help sustain and promote the use of these materials. In addition, the consortium will develop guidance aimed at strengthening the support provided by health and social care (HSC) sectors to adults living with ABI. Over the coming months, the partners will continue to collaborate through knowledge exchange, research, and the development of new resources designed to raise awareness and build capacity across Europe. This project is co-funded by the European Union. ABI_SPAR partners during the Kick-Off meeting.