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Good afternoon,
My name is Maria and I'm from Portugal. I work on a project to train and integrate people with special needs into the job market.
At the moment, I have a group that is in the field of ceramics, so I need some help to think about physical adaptations to increase their autonomy in this area.
I'm looking for some kind of training to help me with this.
thank you for your attention.
Sincerely,
Maria Quaresma
Answer:

             Thank you for writing to us about the important work you are doing.   
             In your situation, we think it would be most helpful to find someone with expertise who is already in Portugal, and who could come to your work setting in person, look at the facilities there, and then make recommendations based upon what he or she sees.  It is hard of course to do that from a distance.     
            We must also say that we are not experts in training programs for people with special needs for the job market, including programs in  ceramics. So if we were in your place, it might be good to investigate who else in Portugal is involved in this area.
            What degree or certificate programs might exist in this field?  Can you research this? Or can you reach out to people who might know, which would bring you a step closer to your goal?  These are steps we would consider.  We will also be in touch with colleagues in Portugal (in Lisbon) who might be able to provide more specific advice.     
           We hope some of these thoughts may be helpful to you. All best wishes as your work continues.

Question Date: Tue, 02/01/2022