The DIGIT-ABLE project is pleased to announce its upcoming transnational activities, taking place in Belgium on Tuesday, 6 October 2026. 

DIGIT-ABLE offers social sector professionals a valuable opportunity for cross-border peer learning through two parallel study visits. Each track is hosted in a different region of Flanders (Leuven and West Flanders), allowing participants to choose the specific itinerary that best aligns with their operational focus and strategic organisational goals.

The activities will take place in the framework of EASPD's Annual Conference and 30th Anniversary celebrations, which will be held on Monday, 5 October and Wednesday, 7 October 2026, in Brussels.

Study visit in Leuven: WISEs

Main target group: Although this activity is open to all social enterprises, the programme is primarily designed for work integration social enterprises (WISEs), as well as their enabling organisations and policymakers.

Programme: Visit ViTeS, one of Flanders' major WISEs, to discover how circular economy activities create meaningful employment opportunities for workers with support needs. In the afternoon, explore Flanders Make, where cutting-edge manufacturing technologies are developed and demonstrated in collaboration with WISEs to support more inclusive and productive workplaces through digital innovation.

Study visit in West Flanders: Services for people with disabilities

Main target group: Although this activity is open to all social enterprises, the programme is primarily designed for social enterprises providing services to persons with disabilities, as well as their enabling organisations and policymakers.

Programme: Visit the Groep Gidts campus to discover innovative approaches to inclusive care, education, employment and assistive technologies through interactive demonstrations and client testimonies. In the afternoon, visit Viro to explore innovative approaches to inclusive housing, community participation, supported employment and services for people with disabilities.

Selected organisations may receive a lump sum contribution of EUR 200, EUR 300, EUR 450 or EUR 600 towards their travel, accommodation and subsistence costs. The amount awarded depends on the distance between the applicant's registered office and the venue.

All information about the events and how to apply: https://groepmaatwerk.be/page/3063/71/transnational-activities-belgium