all across Europe
Disability Support Europe (formerly EASPD)
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The Disability Support Europe 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, Disability Support Europe President
How the UN aims to close the gap between disability and gender policies
Disability policies often overlook gender, and gender policies often ignore disability. New UN guidelines set out how to close that gap.
New EU plans to make working across borders easier
The European Commission aims to make it easier to work across EU borders, with faster recognition of skills and a social security pass.
European Parliament calls for greater support for young people in need as they transition to adulthood
The European Parliament aims to strengthen youth support, improve transitions into work and ensure vulnerable young people are included.
Our take on the State of the European Union speech by President von der Leyen
Every year, the President of the European Commission delivers the State of the European Union speech in Strasbourg.
How the GUIDE project created support networks and trained professionals supporting unaccompanied children across Europe
Discover how the GUIDE project empowered professionals and strengthened support for unaccompanied children.
A new EU rulebook for public procurement: What does it mean for disability services?
On 9 September, the European Commission published a new public procurement proposal.
Connecting people, technology and services: The role of Assistive Technology Centres in Europe
A new Disability Support Europe study highlights the role of Assistive Technology Centres in building inclusive assistive technology ecosystems.
SUPPORT partners get to work in Brussels
SUPPORT partners met in Brussels to review progress and prepare the next steps towards more inclusive employment.