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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
EASPD Policy Café on Intersectionality: The role of support services in addressing disability, gender and overlapping discriminations
At the heart of inclusive disability services lies the recognition that individuals face multiple and overlapping discriminations and barriers. To raise awareness on this critical issue, EASPD is organising a Policy Café on intersectionality.
Intersectionality is often hard to grasp as a concept. Beyond discussing it in theory, applying it to the daily workflow of disability service providers requires a shared understanding as well as specific tools.
During this session, we will:
- Introduce the core principles of intersectionality and clarify what it means, specifically for disability service providers.
- Review real-world examples demonstrating how intersecting forms of discrimination shape the experiences of people with disabilities in various contexts.
- Give space to an open dialogue to exchange experiences, challenges, and successful strategies for intersectional support.
- Contribute directly to the EASPD Secretariat’s ongoing work on a comprehensive policy paper regarding intersectionality.
Who should attend?
This event is designed for all EASPD members who are committed to making their services more inclusive and responsive to the uniqueness of everyone they support.
Agenda
14:00 | Welcome and introduction
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14:10 | Interactive quiz: Spot the intersectionality
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14:30 | Intersectionality and disability: Theory, EU policies and practical impact
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14:50 | Real-world example of intersectionality in disability support services
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15:10 | Group discussion |
15:30 | Wrapping up and conclusion
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EASPD Policy Café on Intersectionality: The role of support services in addressing disability, gender and overlapping discriminations
At the heart of inclusive disability services lies the recognition that individuals face multiple and overlapping discriminations and barriers. To raise awareness on this critical issue, EASPD is organising a Policy Café on intersectionality.
Intersectionality is often hard to grasp as a concept. Beyond discussing it in theory, applying it to the daily workflow of disability service providers requires a shared understanding as well as specific tools.
During this session, we will:
- Introduce the core principles of intersectionality and clarify what it means, specifically for disability service providers.
- Review real-world examples demonstrating how intersecting forms of discrimination shape the experiences of people with disabilities in various contexts.
- Give space to an open dialogue to exchange experiences, challenges, and successful strategies for intersectional support.
- Contribute directly to the EASPD Secretariat’s ongoing work on a comprehensive policy paper regarding intersectionality.
Who should attend?
This event is designed for all EASPD members who are committed to making their services more inclusive and responsive to the uniqueness of everyone they support.
Agenda
14:00 | Welcome and introduction
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14:10 | Interactive quiz: Spot the intersectionality
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14:30 | Intersectionality and disability: Theory, EU policies and practical impact
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14:50 | Real-world example of intersectionality in disability support services
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15:10 | Group discussion |
15:30 | Wrapping up and conclusion
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