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.
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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
Understanding universal design for learning in digital education
Universal design for learning (UDL) is discussed at length when we talk about inclusive education. It is a framework that encourages educators to make learning environments more flexible for the different needs of different students. We have reached a point where education and digitalisation cannot be spoken of separately.
The Accessible Digital Education (ADEDU) project is hosting a webinar on how UDL can be applied in digital education. Rachel McMahon, Education Design Advisor at Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, Ireland will share her expertise on UDL and its importance on adapting to the increasingly digitalised way of learning ad teaching.
Join us on Wednesday 5 November at 11:00 CET.
BENEFITS’ Innovative Impact Measurement Approach Featured in Global Healthcare Transformation Publication
A research article on the BENEFITS project’s innovative approach to impact measurement has been published in the online.
EASPD calls for inclusive and quality jobs at the European Parliament event on the future of work
EASPD joined EU policymakers to highlight the need for quality job opportunities for people with disabilities and carers.
EASPD’s first study on inclusive housing
This EASPD study examines inclusive housing practices through 7 on-the-ground cases from Finland, Greece, Moldova, Slovakia and Spain.
Member States agree on the importance of supporting independent living!
The Council of the EU adopted conclusions on the social inclusion for people with disabilities, stressing the key role of independent living.
EU amplifies children’s voices in fight against poverty
The European Commission has launched an EU-wide survey inviting young people to share views on improving the European Child Guarantee.
Applications open for European Capitals of Inclusion and Diversity Award
The 2026 ECID Awards recognise European towns and regions promoting inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities for all residents.
Towards choice-based care delivery systems
Discover Eurofound’s latest insights on informal care in the EU and how we can ensure fair, sustainable, and choice-based support.
Putting service providers at the heart of the Anti-poverty Strategy
EASPD contributed to the European Commission consultation on the first-ever EU Anti-poverty Strategy.
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Understanding universal design for learning in digital education
Universal design for learning (UDL) is discussed at length when we talk about inclusive education. It is a framework that encourages educators to make learning environments more flexible for the different needs of different students. We have reached a point where education and digitalisation cannot be spoken of separately.
The Accessible Digital Education (ADEDU) project is hosting a webinar on how UDL can be applied in digital education. Rachel McMahon, Education Design Advisor at Centre for Excellence in Universal Design, Ireland will share her expertise on UDL and its importance on adapting to the increasingly digitalised way of learning ad teaching.
Join us on Wednesday 5 November at 11:00 CET.