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
New resources to help shape the future of EU social investment
Discover EASPD's new advocacy tools to influence the next EU budget and strengthen support for people and inclusive communities.
Disability issues gain visibility in the 2026 European Semester
The 2026 European Semester includes record disability references, highlighting growing EU attention to inclusion and social protection.
Recommendations for community-based support across Europe
The European Expert Group calls on the next EU Presidencies to prioritise deinstitutionalisation and inclusive support systems.
How to support unaccompanied children in migration?
New GUIDE project report highlights guardians’ needs, ongoing challenges and solutions to strengthen support for unaccompanied children.
Travel Grants available for EASPD’s 30th Anniversary Conference in Brussels
EASPD is offering financial support for organisations to attend its international conference on 5-7 October.
Stand for mental health care built on choice
EASPD urges Council of Europe to withdraw mental health proposal allowing forced treatment, protecting autonomy and human rights.
EASPD joins high-level procurement dialogue ahead of new EU Act
EASPD joined an EU procurement dialogue in Brussels, discussing the future public procurement rules and what it means for our sector.
INCLUSIVE-PATH opens doors after school
INCLUSIVE-PATH partners met in Cyprus to refine educational tools and plan next steps to ensure inclusive transitions into work.
