2025 Sustainable Life Warriors and Legacy: Innovative Education and Training Project

1 · Background and Need

The New Taipei City Adapted Physical Activity and Sports Federation has long promoted the philosophy of "caring for the disadvantaged and innovative education," dedicated to improving the quality of life and opportunities for social participation of people with disabilities and those with limited mobility. Continuing the results of the previous year's "Sustainable Life Warriors and Legacy," this project deepens the research and development of assistive devices, technical education, and innovative education for people with disabilities and limited mobility. It strengthens their capacity for self-directed learning and physical activity, using education, training, and innovation invention competitions as vehicles to promote sustainable development and social inclusion.

2 · Project Goals and Implementation Methods

Project Goals

• Build a system of self-directed physical training and innovative education for people with disabilities.
• Cultivate a group of teachers with disabilities who possess creative thinking and technical skills.
• Promote joint participation between disadvantaged groups and mainstream students, putting inclusive education and life education into practice.

Implementation Methods

• Those who obtained the entry-level teacher qualification in 2024 return for refresher training and lead the courses.
• Offer courses in innovative education and assistive device design.
• Plan a "Science Innovation Camp" during winter and summer breaks and participation in international invention exhibitions.
• Led by Dr. Wu Hsin-ta, professor at the Green Energy Center of DePaul University.

3 · Beneficiaries and Potential Lasting Impact

Beneficiaries

• People with disabilities
• Active seniors
• Students at all school levels
• Their families and teachers

Lasting Impact

• Helping people with disabilities create self-worth and self-reliance
• Driving inclusive education and a culture of care in schools and communities
• Continuing the "life warrior" spirit and cultivating sustainable talent with innovative thinking
• Participating in international exchanges and competitions through innovation and invention, raising social visibility and recognition

4 · Performance Evaluation Methods

• Number of participants and learner refresher-training completion rate
• Winning multiple domestic and international invention competition awards
• Course satisfaction and the number of learner creations
• Trained learners participating as teaching assistants in outreach activities
• Number of collaborations with the public sector and social groups, and media coverage exposure

5 · Alignment with Rotary's Four Priorities

Increase Our Impact

Using international invention competitions and innovative courses as a stage, the project showcases the self-reliance and creativity of people with disabilities, raising society's recognition and respect for the abilities of the disadvantaged.

Expand Our Reach

The project extends to schools and communities at all levels in New Taipei City, enabling students, families, and teachers to participate together, broadening the scope of benefit and social connection.

Enhance Participant Engagement

The project encourages past learners to return for refresher training as teaching assistants and brings in cross-disciplinary experts (such as in green energy, engineering, and education), promoting broad participation and multi-party collaboration.

Increase Our Ability to Adapt

Through the development of innovative assistive devices and technical education, people with disabilities can adapt to environmental challenges, enhancing their daily self-care and innovative problem-solving abilities.

6 · Media and Public Relations Plan

• Produce a special publication and results coverage (budget about NT$100,000) to introduce learners' invention achievements to the public.
• Promote courses and award news through local media, social platforms, and public-sector websites.
• Invite media interviews during invention exhibitions and graduation ceremonies to raise social visibility.
• Partner with charitable organizations and businesses to jointly promote the "Sustainable Life Warriors" brand image.