EASPD Brussels

09/04/2026

Lieven Bossuyt, Head of Lichtwerk in Belgium, directly links digitalisation to increasing autonomy and choice for people with disabilities. However, the key aspect is making technology accessible, otherwise it takes away this autonomy.

At our Porto conference in May, Lieven will talk more about this at the DigitAble workshop , 'Driving human-centred digital transformation: From ambition to adoption.'

Learn more and register -> https://www.easpdconference.eu/

07/04/2026

The project isn’t just for designed for professionals, it also aims to make a real difference for neurodivergent adults.

The project's tools help neurodivergent adults better understand costs, value and everyday transactions. During the project's recent piloting session, those who followed our training reported having a better perception of the cost and value of products and feeling more confident about making transactions.

The next step for the project is to build on the feedback from support professionals and trainees and refine both the training materials and digital tools to make them even more impactful.

Learn more about the project here: https://www.beyonddigits.eu/

31/03/2026

The last ADEDU webinar will touch upon the UNESCO report:

Use of AI and ICT to Support Inclusion of Learners with Autism, ADHD, and Learning Difficulties: From Innovation to Inclusion.

📆 Monday, 20 April 🕚11:00 - 12:00 CEST

We will learn how AI and ICT can strategically advance inclusive education.
Know more and register 👉 https://easpd.eu/events-detail/harnessing-ai-and-ict-to-for-inclusive-education-for-neurodiverse-learners/

27/03/2026

📌The WELL CARE project has released its third newsletter, highlighting a key milestone: a report showcasing 40 good practices across five European countries.

Care workers and informal carers often face high levels of stress, heavy workloads and socio-economic challenges. The WELL CARE project aims to identify and promote effective approaches to prevent and reduce these risks.
Investing in the wellbeing of care providers is essential for more inclusive and resilient social care systems across Europe.

📖 Read the full newsletter to find out more: https://us18.campaign-archive.com/?e=__test_email__&u=ebfdb680a18ae2991e247e069&id=0fa3d4250a

25/03/2026

Join us for a five-week webinar series exploring the realities of guardianship across the EU, as part of the project, which focuses on strengthening guardianship systems for unaccompanied children across Europe.

In this webinar series, experts will share practical insights and good practices to better protect children, including those with disabilities.
📅 The series runs from 22 April to 20 May, with weekly sessions from 3:00–5:00 PM.

👉Find out more and register for one or more of the five webinars here: https://easpd.eu/news-detail/webinar-series-the-guide-guardianship-talks/

Национална мрежа за децата IASIS NGO CESIE ETS TENENET o. z. Eurochild Fundacja Imago

24/03/2026

The DIVERSITY-LIVED project finally started with the first partners meeting!

The project aims to transform care training by bringing the direct experience of people with disabilities into the education of care professionals.
By introducing disability simulators and immersive learning scenarios in the teaching methodology, DIVERSITY-LIVED will enable professionals to experience first-hand the challenges associated with mobility, vision and hearing impairments faced by people with disabilities.

🔍 Learn more about the project here: https://easpd.eu/project-detail/diversity-lived/

17/03/2026

The BeyondDigits project is helping professionals develop the skills they need to strengthen the financial literacy and ultimately the independence of neurodivergent individuals.

Educators who tested the training materials reported feeling more confident in delivering financial literacy training after completing the course. Neurodivergent participants also shared that the course’s role playing activities made the content easier to understand and apply.

Learn more about the project here: https://www.beyonddigits.eu/

13/03/2026

Over the last 2 days, our Board has been hard at work in Brussels, talking about the future of EASPD and the next steps to achieve our new multi-annual strategy: EASPD in Action.

Their discussions focused on how we can better measure the impact of our work and bring even more value to our members who work every day to support people with disabilities.

Our Board looks forward to sharing the outcomes of these conversations with our General Assembly in Porto this May!

13/03/2026

The PreBurn project has officially launched with its Kick-Off Meeting in Athens, Greece on 9–10 March!

PreBurn will provide professionals working with people with autism with the knowledge and tools to recognise, prevent and reduce the symptoms of burnout, an issue that significantly impacts staff wellbeing and the quality of support services.

To do this the project will identify key burnout risk factors and develop practical training resources that strengthen professionals’ mental well-being. PreBurn will also produce policy recommendations to help organisations address systemic causes of burnout, improve staff wellbeing and increase the quality of care for people with autism.

🔎 Learn more about the project here: https://easpd.eu/project-detail/pre-burn-1/

03/03/2026

Join us in Brussels to learn about Europe's crisis preparedness

Get to know more about the event 👉https://easpd.eu/events-detail/europes-crisis-response/

🌟The eVeR safe project is wrapping up!

To understand where Europe currently stands at making their crisis preparedness inclusive, we are hosting an event on 21 May in Brussels!

What to expect?

✅ Panel discussion on preparedness plans of different organisations and European institutions.

✅ Unveiling of our VR course on teaching people with autism how to respond in crisis situations.

Link to register: https://easpd.eu/events-detail/europes-crisis-response/

25/02/2026

Delivering care, whether as an informal carer or a long‑term care worker, can be emotionally demanding and often stressful, with significant implications for mental health.

As part of its work to strengthen available well-being support, the project's latest report highlights 40 promising that strengthen the mental and resilience of informal carers and long-term care workers.

Selected following an analysis of over 170 initiatives, these practices provide disability services with a practical toolbox to support both carers and staff while strengthening the resilience of support systems.

Read the report now ➡️ https://easpd.eu/news-detail/well-care-publishes-40-promising-practices-to-boost-the-well-being-of-care-providers-1/

24/02/2026

Join us for EASPD’s next online Knowledge Café on preventing violence and promoting rights in disability support services.
The session will present new findings on violence against people with disabilities in institutional settings, recommendations on how to prevent it and encourage dialogue on how to move towards community-based support.

🗓️ When: Wednesday, 4 March 2026, 14:00 – 15:30 CET

🔗 Find out more and register here: https://easpd.eu/events-detail/easpd-knowledge-cafe-transforming-disability-support-preventing-violence-promoting-rights/