HOW DOES EASPD WORK?
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EASPD wants people with
disabilities to:
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Live the lives they want.
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Have the same lives as everyone else.
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Have the same chances as everyone else.
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Be part of society.
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Be equal citizens.
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Many people with disabilities need help to
make these things happen.
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EASPD works for people with disabilities and
their families,
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the European Commission,
the Council of Europe and
other Organisations.
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We want to have IMPACT- so the right things get done.
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We want to give INFORMATION- to tell our member what is happening.
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We want INNOVATION- to do things better.
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EASPD has different groups.
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1) The Standing Committee on
Enlargement - for Central, Eastern and South Eastern Europe.
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2) The Standing Committee on Education-
for good inclusive education.
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3) The Standing Committee on
Employment (and an
Interest Group on Occupational Services)- for good inclusive jobs.
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4) The policy Impact Group - so we can
have good laws and policies.
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5) The Interest Group On Assistive Technology – to make sure things like computers and buildings are built right.
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6) The Interest Group on Workforce
Development – to get enough good staff
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