EASPD est l' Association Européenne des Prestataires de services pour Personnes en situation de Handicap et représente plus de 12.000 services d'accompagnement pour personnes en situation de handicap en Europe.
In light of the online webinar conducted on 24th February organised by EASPD, there is an urgent need for the EU to asses the financial situation of social service providers.
The Inclusive Labour Market Alliance (ILMA) Launches a Joint Statement To Make Labour Markets Inclusive in Europe
On 27th January EASPD and Inclusion Europe launched easy-to-read and free information documents about the COVID-19 vaccination in 14 languages.
Last week, the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) organised its first Social Services Week. One main message appeared throughout: COVID-19 has re-affirmed the need to strengthen a disability services system built on the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The European Union should help forge a space for innovation in the sector.
European networks have joined forces and signed a joint statement calling on the EU to ensure that every citizen has the right to decent work in an open and inclusive labour market.
At the annual Conference of States Parties to the UN CRPD on the 3rd of December, EASPD co-organised an event with the European Commission to address the barriers faced of persons with disabilities in accessing the arts and culture sector.
On the 12th November EASPD brought together social service providers in the field of disability and the Head of Cabinet for Dubravka Suica to the launch its Second Snapshot Report on the Impact of COVID-19 on Disability Services.
On 16th October the General Assembly of the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities’ (EASPD) elected a new Executive Committee and Board
Hosted on 14th-15th October 'the Art of Inclusion - Disability and Diversity in Arts and Culture' conference showcased the work of artists and performers from across the world while calling for a clear strategy to promote meaningful inclusion.
Yesterday, the European Commission launched its Communication on achieving the European Education Area by 2025. The Communication presents the Commission’s plan to re-enforce cooperation on education in the EU and presents concrete steps to deliver on this ambition.
