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MEP Marit Maij ends our event reasserting what @europarl.europa.eu EMPL Committee and the #EUFunds4Social coalition want for a future, dedicated European Social Fund in the next #EUBudget: - A substantial budget allocation - Strong social targets - The inclusion of partnership principles

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While EU leaders look to prioritise competitiveness in the next #EUBudget MEP Maravillas Inmaculada Abadía Jover reminds us that competitiveness and inclusion go hand in hand with a strong #Europe needing strong societies.

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MEP Estelle Ceulemans raises concerns over ‘problematic’ #MMF proposal supporting the #EUFunds4Social coalition’s message and stressing that ‘the social dimension cannot be treated as a secondary priority.’

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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Today EASPD and the EUFunds4Social are in the @europarl.europa.eu calling for the safeguarding of the #ESF and #ERDF in the future #EUBudget. Learn more here: easpd.eu/press-releas...

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1 week before @europarl.europa.eu votes on its #EUBudget position, the EUFunds4Social Coalition calls for strong, dedicated, stand-alone budgets for the European Social Fund (ESF) and the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF). Find out why this is essential: easpd.eu/fileadmin/us... @easpd.eu

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 17/03/2026

EASPD stands with 355 organisations across Europe to call for strong EU social investment in the next EU budget. We call for a stand‑alone ESF and ERDF to support jobs, skills and inclusion across Europe. Read more: easpd.eu/press-releas... @ruthpaserman.bsky.social @maritmaij.bsky.social

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 19/02/2026

Civil society needs policymakers’ support to thrive. The @europarl.europa.eu Interest Group on Civil Society is a welcome step in this. We invite MEPs to stand with us. Join now: bit.ly/467iF4T Read the manifesto, published today: bit.ly/3ZwDVgP #EUCivilSociety #CivilSocietyInterestGroup

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MEPs - it’s time to stand with civil society. Join the group now: civilsocietyinterestgroup.eu'

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 13/02/2026

EASPD and HUMANITAS invite you to our upcoming Porto conference, ‘#LeadingChange in Disability Services.’ Hosted on 14-15 May, we’ll be diving into how to drive organisational change to strengthen capacity for person-centred support. Will you join us? Register here: www.easpdconference.eu

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Families Europe @cofaceeu.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

To mark the UN International Day of Care and Support on 29th of October, the European Care Alliance urges the EU to earmark dedicated funding for care and support services in the next EU long-term budget. Read more 👉 coface-eu.org/european-car... #CareAndSupport #EUCareStrategy #SocialEurope

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Som - Fundació @somfundacio.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

✈️ Som a Torí! Participem al congrés internacional de @easpd.eu per defensar que els serveis de #suport han d’incloure també #famílies i persones #cuidadores. 🔜 Demà presentem Som Futur, el nostre programa de compromisos de suport futur. 👉 easpdconference.eu

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Unapei @unapei.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

1/2 🇪🇺 Unapei participated in the recent @easpd.eu conference in Turin. The program included a presentation about triple expertise which combines the knowledge of persons with disabilities, family members and professionnals. 👉 More information: easpdconference.eu

Empowering families, enabling self-determination.

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Eurochild @eurochild-org.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

How can we help children fleeing war and their guardians? How can we improve child protection systems? Our podcast is back! Listen to a new episode with @easpd.eu: buff.ly/gW1roPk #GUIDEforGuardians

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 10/10/2025

#EASPDnewsletter🗞 | Featuring: 🤝 52 European organisations call on the EU to ensure the next MFF promotes a fairer, more inclusive Europe 👩‍🍼EU Parliament launches report on Gender Care Gap 🔍UN researches barriers to equal political participation Read: shorturl.at/W9SZX Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

EASPD @easpd.eu · 09/10/2025

€100 billion for social spending sounds like progress, but is all as it seems? EASPD joins 51 European organisations calling for a greater commitment to social inclusion in the next #EUbudget. Read our statement here➡️ easpd.eu/news-detail/... #ESFplus #SocialRights

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Social Platform @socialplatform.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

✨ 30 Years of Impact ✨ 📅 Explore the key milestones of our journey and discover how far we’ve come, and where we’re heading next 👉 socialplatform.org/30years/

An infographic reading ’30 years of social platform’ with a pale grey background. Puzzle pieces of different colours form the shape of the number 30. Inside the puzzle pieces the following statements are written in small text: 40+ European social rights NGOs in our membership; Shaping landmark social policies since 1995; Leading successful campaigns and collective action for real social change; Building strong alliances with social rights defenders; Uniting the voices of diverse social groups, amplifying shared needs and priorities; Championing a sustainable, inclusive future of Europe where everyone can thrive.

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 30/09/2025

#EASPDnewsletter🗞 | At the core of EASPD's work is connecting organisations that share the goal of creating a truly inclusive world. That's why we spent the week with 20 managers of service providers within the @therealancor.bsky.social network. Read: shorturl.at/7dOsG Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 30/09/2025

#EASPDnewsletter 🗞 | Our next big event is around the corner! 🗓️ On 20-21 October, we'll be in Turin to explore how service providers and families can work hand in hand to strengthen support systems for people with disabilities. Read: shorturl.at/IvRT0 Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 22/09/2025

Inclusive education in action! Join us on 12 Nov in Brussels & online for the Final Conference of ACT Inclusive. 🗓12 November 13:00–17:30 CET 📍 Brussels & Online 💬Interpretation in EN, FR, ES and SI Learn more and register here: easpd.eu/.../inclusiv...

EASPD @easpd.eu · 19/09/2025

Unaccompanied children face huge challenges arriving alone in a new country. Guardians step in to guide and protect them. Hear their stories from Ukraine & beyond in our new #GUIDEforGuardians video. 🎥 Watch now:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZc5RgCQWcQ

EASPD @easpd.eu · 04/09/2025

Whether you’re a teacher, school staff member, parent, or someone who cares about creating welcoming classrooms for all children, ACT INCLUSIVE has the resources you need to turn ideas about inclusion into practice. Find out how ACT-INCLUSIVE tools can help you here: easpd.eu/news-detail/...

EASPD @easpd.eu · 18/07/2025

#EASPDnewsletter 🗞️ | In short: 🎟️ Registrations to our conference in Turin on 20-21 October are open! 💻 AccessibleEU's online course on accessible technology design 🏡 EU commits to promoting independent living 💡 New Knowledge Hub resource Read: shorturl.at/hlR2r Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 16/07/2025

We have launched registrations for our upcoming conference on supporting families of people with disabilities in Turin! Register👇 www.easpdconference.eu #EmpoweringFamilies

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 04/07/2025

#EASPDnewsletter 🗞️ | You'll find: 🍿EASPD Summer Film Screening 🔍NGOs face scrutiny from European Parliament over funding 🤝QoLAB's local workshops aim to transform disability services 💡 Knowledge Hub resource by our Head of Operations Read: shorturl.at/rzV4p Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 26/06/2025

As discussions continue in the @europarl.europa.eu on Public Procurement, the Network for Sustainable Development in Public Procurement urges MEPs to: ✅ Go beyond lowest-price competition ✅ Prioritise decent work, fair wages & sustainability ✅ Ensure simplification does not reduce checks on quality

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 20/06/2025

#EASPDnewsletter 🗞️ | Featured: 🏡 EASPD contributes to the first-ever EU Affordable Housing Plan 👨‍⚕️ Join Care4Skills Open Day on 2 July 👏 AccessibleEU celebrates the European Accessibility Act 💡 Knowledge Hub resource Read: shorturl.at/caeRv Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 17/06/2025

From withdrawing money from an ATM to using a smartphone, the European Accessibility Act will raise the bar for accessibility requirements 🙌 To celebrate and promote awareness, Accessible EU is hosting a hybrid networking event on Thursday 3 July at the Thon Hotel, Brussels. More 👉 shorturl.at/jzi7J

AccessibleEU European Event. Thursday 3 July 2025, 9:30-17:30.

Hybrid event, Thon Hotel EU, Rue de la Loi 75, Brussels, Belgium

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 16/06/2025

EASPD’s Deputy Secretary General, Tim Ghilain, has been re-elected as Treasurer of Social Platform’s Management Committee! Tim's election continues EASPD's commitment to work with our European partners to achieve a more social Europe and change people’s lives for the better.

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 06/06/2025

#EASPDnewsletter 🗞️ | You'll find: 🔎 Why social services must be part of the EU Apply AI Strategy ☕ Upcoming EASPD Knowledge Café on Supported Decision-Making 🏫 ACT-INCLUSIVE celebrates inclusive education in 5 countries 💡 Knowledge Hub resource Read: shorturl.at/CK8fG Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 04/06/2025

EASPD and the Network for Sustainable Development in Public Procurement (NSDPP) is calling the @europarl.europa.eu Parliament's IMCO Committee to support a procurement framework that prioritises long-term value, fairness and sustainability. Read our Open Letter here: easpd.eu/news-detail/...

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 03/06/2025

We’re happy to announce that the Beyond Digits project has officially launched its website! 🎉 🌐 Visit www.beyonddigits.eu/ to learn more about the project and how its accessible financial training materials will help professionals promote the financial literacy of neurodivergent adults.

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EASPD @easpd.eu · 23/05/2025

#EASPDnewsletter 🗞️ | You'll find: 👥 Two new members join EASPD Board 📩 Zero Project Awards 2026 nominations are open 📰 SIMS promotes inclusivity in sports journalism 💡 Knowledge Hub resource by our Learning and Development Officer Read: shorturl.at/p3bYJ Subscribe: shorturl.at/zzpYy

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The report highlights several key messages: 🔹 Alternative employment models, incl. sheltered employment, are deeply embedded within national systems. 🔹 Pathways to the open labour market exist, but transitions are limited. 🔹 We should look to utilise the potential of supported employment models.

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In contrast, supported employment promotes the participation of people with disabilities in the open labour market. This model provides support before, during and after employment to employers and employees to enable the successful inclusion of people with disabilities in the mainstream economy.

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Alternative Employment Models can also offer opportunities in external workplaces which seek to integrate persons with disabilities in mainstream companies. While the individual continues to be employed by the sheltered employment provider, they on-site of an ordinary company.

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Another model is Work integration enterprises- which can include Work Integration Social Enterprises #WISEs- in this model workers have regular employee status and associated rights.

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Alternative employment models refer to jobs designated for persons with disabilities, providing more protected environments. These models can include sheltered workshops in which individuals don't have regular employee status, have lower remuneration levels and are in more segregated settings.

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- Participation - Visibility - Universal Design Theresa Shearer of Enable shares the three pillars of their work to ensure that the #Glasgow2026 CommonwealthGames is as inclusive as possible for both athletes and spectators.

While support service providers can increase access they can’t advance full inclusion on art, culture and sports alone. They must partner with mainstream organisations in these fields to together develop a #CultureOfInclusion

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Representation and visibility is important to advance the inclusion of people with disabilities in society. Alberto Duran, Fundación ONCE highlights the importance of sports and sporting events such as the Paralympics in ‘waking society up’ to disability rights.

‘Inclusion means not that you invite yourself to the dance, it means you dance yourself. It means that you participate and you are counted in decision making. Until this happens we must be visible.’ Mar Galcerán, Member of Valencian Parliament opens our panel with her meaning of #CultureOfInclusion

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ANCOR represents the voice of community service providers across the US. Gabrielle is sharing insights on common challenges in implementing inclusive arts, sports and leisure activities, including funding. Collaboration with the community is the key solution to ensure sustainability.

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