The BUSTA project, funded by the European Union, is a collaboration between three schools and three associations. They developed alternative school programs that incorporated activity sessions with therapy animals from March 2022 to March 2024. Students in each country interacted with different therapy animals: dolphins in Lithuania, an assistant dog in Belgium, and horses in Bulgaria. Three main outcomes were achieved: A documentary film showcasing the therapy animal activities, featuring students, teachers, and therapists; an Impact report detailing the development of students’ new skills and experiences; a Guidebook to aid organisations working with special needs individuals and schools interested in similar educational activities.
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