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Civil society needs policymakers’ support to thrive. The @europarl.europa.eu Interest Group on Civil Society is a welcome step in this. We invite MEPs to stand with us.
Join now: bit.ly/467iF4T

Read the manifesto, published today: bit.ly/3ZwDVgP
#EUCivilSociety #CivilSocietyInterestGroup

Text reads 'Leading change in Disability Services' Porto, Portugal, 14-14 May 2026. Image of Porto from the water looking up the hill with colourful facades of buildings. Logos of EASPD, Humanitas and Funded by the European Union disclaimer

EASPD and HUMANITAS invite you to our upcoming Porto conference, ‘#LeadingChange in Disability Services.’

Hosted on 14-15 May, we’ll be diving into how to drive organisational change to strengthen capacity for person-centred support.

Will you join us? Register here: www.easpdconference.eu

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To mark the UN International Day of Care and Support on 29th of October, the European Care Alliance urges the EU to earmark dedicated funding for care and support services in the next EU long-term budget.

Read more 👉 coface-eu.org/european-car...

#CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope

✈️ Som a Torí!
Participem al congrés internacional de @easpd.eu
per defensar que els serveis de #suport han d’incloure també #famílies i persones #cuidadores.
🔜 Demà presentem Som Futur, el nostre programa de compromisos de suport futur.
👉 easpdconference.eu

Empowering families, enabling self-determination.

Triple expertise by Unapei.

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🇪🇺 Unapei participated in the recent @easpd.eu conference in Turin. The program included a presentation about triple expertise which combines the knowledge of persons with disabilities, family members and professionnals.

👉 More information: easpdconference.eu

How can we help children fleeing war and their guardians? How can we improve child protection systems?

Our podcast is back!

Listen to a new episode with @easpd.eu: buff.ly/gW1roPk

#GUIDEforGuardians

Text reads: EASPD Newsletter. October 1 2025. We have the ambition, now time for the investment. Picture in the background shows many hands coming together in solidarity.

#EASPDnewsletter🗞 | Featuring:

🤝 52 European organisations call on the EU to ensure the next MFF promotes a fairer, more inclusive Europe
👩‍🍼EU Parliament launches report on Gender Care Gap
🔍UN researches barriers to equal political participation

Read: shorturl.at/W9SZX
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€100 billion for social spending sounds like progress, but is all as it seems? EASPD joins 51 European organisations calling for a greater commitment to social inclusion in the next #EUbudget.

Read our statement here➡️ easpd.eu/news-detail/...

#ESFplus #SocialRights

An infographic reading ’30 years of social platform’ with a pale grey background. Puzzle pieces of different colours form the shape of the number 30. Inside the puzzle pieces the following statements are written in small text: 40+ European social rights NGOs in our membership; Shaping landmark social policies since 1995; Leading successful campaigns and collective action for real social change; Building strong alliances with social rights defenders; Uniting the voices of diverse social groups, amplifying shared needs and priorities; Championing a sustainable, inclusive future of Europe where everyone can thrive.

✨ 30 Years of Impact ✨

📅 Explore the key milestones of our journey and discover how far we’ve come, and where we’re heading next 👉 socialplatform.org/30years/

Text reads: EASPD Newsletter. September 2 2025. Building bridges to strengthen disability support. Picture in the background shows a large group of people, men and women, standing in three lines and smiling.

#EASPDnewsletter🗞 | At the core of EASPD's work is connecting organisations that share the goal of creating a truly inclusive world.
That's why we spent the week with 20 managers of service providers within the @therealancor.bsky.social network.

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Text reads: EASPD Newsletter. September 1 2025. Reshaping support to empower families. Photo in the background shows a boy in a wheelchair and a young woman by his side. Both are smiling. They're playing with someone who is outside of the picture frame.

#EASPDnewsletter 🗞 | Our next big event is around the corner!
🗓️ On 20-21 October, we'll be in Turin to explore how service providers and families can work hand in hand to strengthen support systems for people with disabilities.

Read: shorturl.at/IvRT0
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Text reads: Join our final conference. Inclusive education in action: Lessons and tools from the ACT-INCLUSIVE project. 12 November | 13:00-17:30. Decorative Images of a cartoon person holding a sign board upon which the text is written. EU Co-funded logo

Inclusive education in action! Join us on 12 Nov in Brussels & online for the Final Conference of ACT Inclusive.

🗓12 November 13:00–17:30 CET
📍 Brussels & Online
💬Interpretation in EN, FR, ES and SI

Learn more and register here: easpd.eu/.../inclusiv...

Unaccompanied children face huge challenges arriving alone in a new country. Guardians step in to guide and protect them. Hear their stories from Ukraine & beyond in our new #GUIDEforGuardians video. 🎥 Watch now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZc5RgCQWcQ

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Whether you’re a teacher, school staff member, parent, or someone who cares about creating welcoming classrooms for all children, ACT INCLUSIVE has the resources you need to turn ideas about inclusion into practice.

Find out how ACT-INCLUSIVE tools can help you here: easpd.eu/news-detail/...

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#EASPDnewsletter 🗞️ | In short:

🎟️ Registrations to our conference in Turin on 20-21 October are open!
💻 AccessibleEU's online course on accessible technology design
🏡 EU commits to promoting independent living
💡 New Knowledge Hub resource

Read: shorturl.at/hlR2r
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We have launched registrations for our upcoming conference on supporting families of people with disabilities in Turin! Register👇
www.easpdconference.eu

#EmpoweringFamilies

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#EASPDnewsletter 🗞️ | You'll find:

🍿EASPD Summer Film Screening
🔍NGOs face scrutiny from European Parliament over funding
🤝QoLAB's local workshops aim to transform disability services
💡 Knowledge Hub resource by our Head of Operations

Read: shorturl.at/rzV4p
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Network for Sustainable Development in Public Procurement calls for value-driven and strategic procurement system EASPD and its partners in the Network for Sustainable Development in Public Procurement published an open letter to the European Parliament.

Read our open letter here easpd.eu/news-detail/...

As discussions continue in the @europarl.europa.eu on Public Procurement, the Network for Sustainable Development in Public Procurement urges MEPs to:
✅ Go beyond lowest-price competition
✅ Prioritise decent work, fair wages & sustainability
✅ Ensure simplification does not reduce checks on quality

Text reads: EASPD Newsletter. June 2 2025. Rethinking guardianship for children on the move. Picture in the background shows a woman smiling and hugging two children, a boy and a girl.

#EASPDnewsletter 🗞️ | Featured:

🏡 EASPD contributes to the first-ever EU Affordable Housing Plan
👨‍⚕️ Join Care4Skills Open Day on 2 July
👏 AccessibleEU celebrates the European Accessibility Act
💡 Knowledge Hub resource

Read: shorturl.at/caeRv
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AccessibleEU European Event. Thursday 3 July 2025, 9:30-17:30. Hybrid event, Thon Hotel EU, Rue de la Loi 75, Brussels, Belgium

From withdrawing money from an ATM to using a smartphone, the European Accessibility Act will raise the bar for accessibility requirements 🙌 To celebrate and promote awareness, Accessible EU is hosting a hybrid networking event on Thursday 3 July at the Thon Hotel, Brussels. More 👉 shorturl.at/jzi7J

EASPD’s Deputy Secretary General, Tim Ghilain, has been re-elected as Treasurer of Social Platform’s Management Committee!

Tim's election continues EASPD's commitment to work with our European partners to achieve a more social Europe and change people’s lives for the better.

Text reads: EASPD Newsletter. June One 2025. SUPPORT launches a new era for supported employment. Picture in the background shows two men, one of them in a wheelchair, working in a café.

#EASPDnewsletter 🗞️ | You'll find:

🔎 Why social services must be part of the EU Apply AI Strategy
☕ Upcoming EASPD Knowledge Café on Supported Decision-Making
🏫 ACT-INCLUSIVE celebrates inclusive education in 5 countries
💡 Knowledge Hub resource

Read: shorturl.at/CK8fG
Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

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EASPD and the Network for Sustainable Development in Public Procurement (NSDPP) is calling the @europarl.europa.eu Parliament's IMCO Committee to support a procurement framework that prioritises long-term value, fairness and sustainability.

Read our Open Letter here: easpd.eu/news-detail/...

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We’re happy to announce that the Beyond Digits project has officially launched its website! 🎉

🌐 Visit www.beyonddigits.eu/ to learn more about the project and how its accessible financial training materials will help professionals promote the financial literacy of neurodivergent adults.

Text reads: EASPD Newsletter. May II 2025. Inclusion begins with shared experiences. The picture in the background shows a group of people on the beach playing a game and high-fiving.

#EASPDnewsletter 🗞️ | You'll find:

👥 Two new members join EASPD Board
📩 Zero Project Awards 2026 nominations are open
📰 SIMS promotes inclusivity in sports journalism
💡 Knowledge Hub resource by our Learning and Development Officer

Read: shorturl.at/p3bYJ
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The report highlights several key messages:
🔹 Alternative employment models, incl. sheltered employment, are deeply embedded within national systems.
🔹 Pathways to the open labour market exist, but transitions are limited.
🔹 We should look to utilise the potential of supported employment models.

In contrast, supported employment promotes the participation of people with disabilities in the open labour market. This model provides support before, during and after employment to employers and employees to enable the successful inclusion of people with disabilities in the mainstream economy.

Alternative Employment Models can also offer opportunities in external workplaces which seek to integrate persons with disabilities in mainstream companies. While the individual continues to be employed by the sheltered employment provider, they on-site of an ordinary company.