all across Europe
European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities
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The European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) is the leading voice of disability services across Europe, representing over 20,000 services in 50 different countries.
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We promote human rights and equal opportunities for people with disabilities through effective and high-quality support.
Key areas of work
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Education
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Employment
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Inclusive Living
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Technology
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Early Childhood Intervention
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Arts and Culture
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Workforce Development
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Funding of Social Services
We must take concrete steps to transform services into person-centered models that empower individuals, while positioning service providers as key drivers of this shift toward a human rights-based approach.
Kirsi Konola, EASPD President
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Civil society continues fight against funding cuts
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Civil society calls on the Council of Europe to uphold human rights in mental healthcare
EASPD and other civil society organisations urge the Council of Europe to withdraw the Draft Additional Protocol to the Oviedo Convention.
Improving access to mental health and care services for vulnerable groups
Last week, EQUICARES project met in Istanbul. The partners discussed the work done so far and identified eight pilot sites.