Beno Schraepen

Beno Schraepen is a Lecturer at Artesis Plantijn University of Applied Sciences in Antwerp, Belgium, teaching in the Bachelor's program for Special Education (also referenced as Social Educational Care Work) since 1999. He co-founded IncEna (Study Centre for Inclusion and Enablement) in collaboration with the University of Antwerp and serves as coordinator of the research and expertise center for People and Society.

His academic credentials include a Master's degree in Psychological and Educational Sciences (specializing in Special Education and Development, 1994) and a postgraduate degree in Development Cooperation from Ghent University.

Dr. Schraepen's research centers on inclusion across educational, social, and care contexts, with emphasis on quality of life, youth development, and leisure accessibility. His work bridges theory and practice through IncEna, which delivers customized training, coaching, and consultancy to advance inclusive processes in education, housing, care, and employment sectors.

He has directed significant research projects including:

• IKKO (2025-2027): Ensuring continuity of inclusive care during transition from childcare to preschool education
• PINC (2020-2023): Teacher training for inclusive playgrounds and recreational activities
• ASuMIE (2020-2023): Developing support strategies for inclusive education barriers
• O2 (2018-2022): Scientific foundation for support frameworks under Belgium's M-Decree
• COBIADO (2013-2017): Identifying factors for elderly well-being in residential care

His international collaborations and practice-oriented research consistently translate into actionable knowledge for professionals and policymakers.