Today, EASPD becomes Disability Support Europe. After 30 years of working to unite & transform the sector, we’re ready to go further. Together, we're building a world where people with disabilities have the same choices & opportunities as everyone else. disabilitysupport.eu

Take part in EASPD’s survey on waiting times and waiting lists for disability support services. 📅 Deadline: 28 August 🔗 Take the survey: lnkd.in/eTDBDg7S

Join us in Brussels from 5–7 October for our conference as we explore how to build an Architecture of Inclusion and celebrate 30 years of EASPD. 🎂 We'll discuss the policies and standards needed to give people with disabilities the same choices and opportunities as everyone else: lnkd.in/gEe7X3rT

Thousands of children arrive in Europe alone each year. Who is there to support them? Join us in Brussels on 1 September to find solutions and build stronger guardianship systems across Europe. 🔗 Register in person (by 26 Aug) bit.ly/4pBnSKJ 🔗 Online bit.ly/4x4KqpY

We join more than 250 organisations across Europe in calling on the European Council and EU leaders, urging them to protect and strengthen the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) in the next EU budget. 👉 Read more: easpd.eu/press-releas...

MEP Marit Maij ends our event reasserting what @europarl.europa.eu EMPL Committee and the #EUFunds4Social coalition want for a future, dedicated European Social Fund in the next #EUBudget: - A substantial budget allocation - Strong social targets - The inclusion of partnership principles

While EU leaders look to prioritise competitiveness in the next #EUBudget MEP Maravillas Inmaculada Abadía Jover reminds us that competitiveness and inclusion go hand in hand with a strong #Europe needing strong societies.

MEP Estelle Ceulemans raises concerns over ‘problematic’ #MMF proposal supporting the #EUFunds4Social coalition’s message and stressing that ‘the social dimension cannot be treated as a secondary priority.’

Today EASPD and the EUFunds4Social are in the @europarl.europa.eu calling for the safeguarding of the #ESF and #ERDF in the future #EUBudget. Learn more here: easpd.eu/press-releas...

1 week before @europarl.europa.eu votes on its #EUBudget position, the EUFunds4Social Coalition calls for strong, dedicated, stand-alone budgets for the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Find out why this is essential: easpd.eu/fileadmin/us... @easpd.eu

EASPD stands with 355 organisations across Europe to call for strong EU social investment in the next EU budget. We call for a stand‑alone ESF and ERDF to support jobs, skills and inclusion across Europe. Read more: easpd.eu/press-releas... @ruthpaserman.bsky.social @maritmaij.bsky.social

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

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

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

1/2 🇪🇺 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

#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 Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

€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

✨ 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/

#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 Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

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

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/...

We have launched registrations for our upcoming conference on supporting families of people with disabilities in Turin! Register👇 www.easpdconference.eu #EmpoweringFamilies

#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 Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

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

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.

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Congratulations to our new Board 🎉 We are delighted to welcome Social Platform's new Management Committee who will guide our network over the next 2 years. We can't wait to work together to continue to advance #socialrights in Europe!

#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