all across Europe
European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities
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EASPD is the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities and represents over 20,000 support services for persons with disabilities across Europe.
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We promote equal opportunities for people with disabilities through effective and high-quality service systems.

Key areas of work
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
EASPD will host the EMBRACE project’s final conference in Brussels!

On 1 December, the Erasmus+ project EMBRACE – which aims to foster the inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities in Early Childhood Education and Care settings – will host its final conference, which will take place in a hybrid format.
About the project
The EMBRACE project’s objective is to raise awareness around these issues, to equip ECEC staff and leaders with the needed tools and knowledge to foster a culture of inclusion, and to develop inclusive values and attitudes among ECEC educators. Its main activities include:
A transnational report that offers in-depth insights on the state of play in each of the participating countries regarding the opportunities for initial and continued education of ECEC staff on topics concerning inclusive ECEC of children with intellectual disabilities.
An e-learning course that encompasses the design, development and piloting of an eLearning course for ECEC staff.
A handbook on Fostering a Culture of Inclusion.
An awareness raising toolkit.
What to expect at the conference
During the conference, our project partners will present the four project results aimed at enhancing the quality of Early Childhood Education and Care, which include tools designed to promote the inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities. Furthermore, the conference will feature a discussion on EU policies and the challenges associated with achieving inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), led by Géraldine Libreau, the leader of the Thematic Working Group on Early Childhood Education and Care within the EU Commission's DG EAC.
The event, which will be hybrid, is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the life changing impact of inclusive ECEC for children, explore practical tools for its implementation, and engage in thoughtful discussions on overcoming the current challenges to deliver high-quality, inclusive ECEC.
In-person attendance
For those who wish to attend the conference in person, you can register via this link.
Registrations will close on 17th November at 23:59 CEST.
Online attendance
If attending in person isn't feasible for you or if you prefer remote participation, we have you covered! You can register here for online access. After successful registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you, containing all the information you need to join the webinar.
Agenda
13:30 – 14:00 | Registrations |
14:00 – 14:15 | Opening
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14:15- 14:30 | Embrace project Key objectives and actions
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14:30 – 15:20 | EU State of play and challenges for the inclusion of children with disability in ECEC Chair: Irene Bertana, Senior Policy Officer, EASPD
Q & A |
15:20 – 15:35 | Coffee break |
15:35 – 16:30 | Tools for inclusion: project results and their methodology Chair: Ángela Corbi, Membership Officer, EASPD
Q & A |
16:30 – 17:00 | The project: lessons learned and next steps
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Calendar
EASPD will host the EMBRACE project’s final conference in Brussels!

On 1 December, the Erasmus+ project EMBRACE – which aims to foster the inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities in Early Childhood Education and Care settings – will host its final conference, which will take place in a hybrid format.
About the project
The EMBRACE project’s objective is to raise awareness around these issues, to equip ECEC staff and leaders with the needed tools and knowledge to foster a culture of inclusion, and to develop inclusive values and attitudes among ECEC educators. Its main activities include:
A transnational report that offers in-depth insights on the state of play in each of the participating countries regarding the opportunities for initial and continued education of ECEC staff on topics concerning inclusive ECEC of children with intellectual disabilities.
An e-learning course that encompasses the design, development and piloting of an eLearning course for ECEC staff.
A handbook on Fostering a Culture of Inclusion.
An awareness raising toolkit.
What to expect at the conference
During the conference, our project partners will present the four project results aimed at enhancing the quality of Early Childhood Education and Care, which include tools designed to promote the inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities. Furthermore, the conference will feature a discussion on EU policies and the challenges associated with achieving inclusive Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC), led by Géraldine Libreau, the leader of the Thematic Working Group on Early Childhood Education and Care within the EU Commission's DG EAC.
The event, which will be hybrid, is a unique opportunity to gain insights into the life changing impact of inclusive ECEC for children, explore practical tools for its implementation, and engage in thoughtful discussions on overcoming the current challenges to deliver high-quality, inclusive ECEC.
In-person attendance
For those who wish to attend the conference in person, you can register via this link.
Registrations will close on 17th November at 23:59 CEST.
Online attendance
If attending in person isn't feasible for you or if you prefer remote participation, we have you covered! You can register here for online access. After successful registration, a confirmation email will be sent to you, containing all the information you need to join the webinar.
Agenda
13:30 – 14:00 | Registrations |
14:00 – 14:15 | Opening
|
14:15- 14:30 | Embrace project Key objectives and actions
|
14:30 – 15:20 | EU State of play and challenges for the inclusion of children with disability in ECEC Chair: Irene Bertana, Senior Policy Officer, EASPD
Q & A |
15:20 – 15:35 | Coffee break |
15:35 – 16:30 | Tools for inclusion: project results and their methodology Chair: Ángela Corbi, Membership Officer, EASPD
Q & A |
16:30 – 17:00 | The project: lessons learned and next steps
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