EASPD is the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities and represents over 15.000 support services for persons with disabilities across Europe
In the newest edition of Closer to Brussels magazine, EASPD Policy Manager, Thomas Bignal, has contributed an article highlighting the essential role that social services provide within the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read more …The European Expert Group on the Transition from Institutional to Community-based Care has released a statement calling on the EU to prioritise social inclusion in its COVID-19 Recovery.
Read more …We kindly ask our members to contribute to an important survey on the work of EASPD in 2020 by February 5th 2021.
Read more …Check out our newest resources concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and the vaccination process; updates include reports, guidelines and other good practices to support members, service providers, policymakers and other stakeholders in their response to the outbreak.
Read more …Registrations are open for 2021 EURECO forum with this year's topic focusing on harnessing the digital transformation for persons with disabilities and support services as well as the critical impact of the COVID19 pandemic.
Read more …On 18th of January, EASPD wrote a letter to the Vice President Dubravka Suica, with regards to the upcoming publication of the Green Paper on Ageing. This letter provides key recommendations for the provision of high-quality care and support services to persons with disabilities who are ageing, as well as to persons who acquire disabilities as they age.
Read more …As part of its “Commit!” Work Programme 2021, EASPD is looking for a Researcher/Research team to produce a report on the Impact of Social Services on Local Development. Deadline: 28th April 2021.
Read more …During the 5th Online Exchange Event of the Digital Road to Mannheim, EASPD will participate in the “Pact for Skills Experts Roundtable - Digital skills and the Social Economy: which way forward?” workshop, on Thursday, January 28, 2021.
Read more …The Inclusive Labour Market Alliance (ILMA) is pleased to invite you to the policy webinar “EU role in ensuring Inclusive Labour Market in Europe.” The objective of the event is to call EU policy makers for action to ensure that every citizen has the right to decent work in an open and inclusive labour market.
Read more …This webinar by EASPD and the Zero Project will bring different stakeholders together to discuss the current situation of employment of persons with disabilities and what is needed to overcome the barriers created -directly or indirectly- by COVID-19.
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EASPD Provider forum - Slovenia 2021 Supporting persons with disabilities during COVID19 pa
Assistive Technology plays an important role
