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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
ADEDU award winners share their inclusive digital education practices
Each year, ALL DIGITAL gives recognition to the teachers, trainers, educators and changemakers across Europe who empower people to navigate through the digital world. This year, they had five categories:
- Access to digital
- Digital upskilling
- AI & Emerging technologies
- Digital wellbeing
- Digital skills policy
The Accessible Digital Education project had its own award that was given to applicants under the 'Access to digital' category. It recognised outstanding educators and educational practices that use inclusive and accessible technologies and approaches in adult education. The winners of the ADEDU awards category will present their practices online on 29 September at 11:00 CEST. You will get to learn more about their innovative practices in accessible digital education.
Agenda
11:00-11:05 | Welcome and introduction
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11:05-11:15 | All DIGITAL Awards : Introduction
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11:15 – 11:35 | ALL DIGITAL: ADEDU Award Category
Winners for innovation making public libraries accessible. |
11:35-11:55 |
Finalists for builiding a course to make digital banking accessible to vulnerable groups. |
11:55-12:00 | Closing remarks Tavishi Rekhi, EASPD |
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Stronger foundations for entering employment
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EASPD advocates for a stronger European Child Guarantee and tackling housing exclusion
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Long-term care settings for older people
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We are looking for innovative and inclusive housing practices!
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Calendar
ADEDU award winners share their inclusive digital education practices
Each year, ALL DIGITAL gives recognition to the teachers, trainers, educators and changemakers across Europe who empower people to navigate through the digital world. This year, they had five categories:
- Access to digital
- Digital upskilling
- AI & Emerging technologies
- Digital wellbeing
- Digital skills policy
The Accessible Digital Education project had its own award that was given to applicants under the 'Access to digital' category. It recognised outstanding educators and educational practices that use inclusive and accessible technologies and approaches in adult education. The winners of the ADEDU awards category will present their practices online on 29 September at 11:00 CEST. You will get to learn more about their innovative practices in accessible digital education.
Agenda
11:00-11:05 | Welcome and introduction
|
11:05-11:15 | All DIGITAL Awards : Introduction
|
11:15 – 11:35 | ALL DIGITAL: ADEDU Award Category
Winners for innovation making public libraries accessible. |
11:35-11:55 |
Finalists for builiding a course to make digital banking accessible to vulnerable groups. |
11:55-12:00 | Closing remarks Tavishi Rekhi, EASPD |