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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: Unfolding the enhanced European Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Please note that this event is open to EASPD members only.
On 6 May 2026, the European Commission adopted an enhanced Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities up to 2030. This refreshed roadmap brings a welcome focus on delivery and measurable impact, with new actions spanning independent living, quality of services, assistive technologies, education and employment.
As a key partner in this process, EASPD is committed to turning these European initiatives into local realities.
Our Policy Café will explore the enhanced Strategy alongside a representative from the European Commission. Together, we will discuss how our network can bridge the gap between policy and practice to ensure this Strategy leads to high-quality, person-centred support systems that make true inclusion a reality.
Agenda
10:00 | Introduction |
10:10 | Presentation of enhanced Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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10:30 | Exchange with EASPD members |
11:20 | Concluding remarks
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EASPD joins high-level procurement dialogue ahead of new EU Act
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INCLUSIVE-PATH opens doors after school
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The EU reaffirms its commitment to the enjoyment of cultural life for everyone
EU institutions adopted a joint declaration reaffirming inclusive cultural participation and artists’ rights for people with disabilities.
Committee of the Regions backs smarter, fairer public procurement
The Committee of the Regions backs public procurement prioritising quality and social value over lowest-cost approaches.
Council of Europe takes a positive step on autonomy in mental health care
A new Recommendation from the Council of Europe places individual choice and consent at the centre of mental healthcare.
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EASPD Policy Café: Unfolding the enhanced European Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Please note that this event is open to EASPD members only.
On 6 May 2026, the European Commission adopted an enhanced Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities up to 2030. This refreshed roadmap brings a welcome focus on delivery and measurable impact, with new actions spanning independent living, quality of services, assistive technologies, education and employment.
As a key partner in this process, EASPD is committed to turning these European initiatives into local realities.
Our Policy Café will explore the enhanced Strategy alongside a representative from the European Commission. Together, we will discuss how our network can bridge the gap between policy and practice to ensure this Strategy leads to high-quality, person-centred support systems that make true inclusion a reality.
Agenda
10:00 | Introduction |
10:10 | Presentation of enhanced Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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10:30 | Exchange with EASPD members |
11:20 | Concluding remarks
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