Disability Support Europe

Formerly EASPD. We represent over 40,000 disability support services across Europe.

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

Today, EASPD becomes Disability Support Europe🎉
After 30 years of working to unite & transform the sector, we’re ready to go further. Together, we're building a world where people with disabilities have the same choices & opportunities as everyone else. https://t.co/9FwWznUkE2

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

€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➡️ https://t.co/lyzHJZG6jh

#ESFplus #SocialRights

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

Today is the World Day for Decent Work 💼
As the EU prepares its #QualityJobsRoadmap, EASPD calls for concrete actions to close the #DisabilityEmploymentGap while ensuring fair, sustainable working conditions in social services.
Read our recommendations ➡️https://t.co/nVMgF2MDOe

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

EASPD joins the Network for Sustainable Development in Public Procurement, to welcome @Europarl_EN's call to move beyond lowest price and value social and environmental impact. Next step: @EU_Commission to build on this with an EU framework for sustainable, inclusive procurement.

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

EASPD joins the Sustainable Public Procurement Network urging MEPs to support the #PublicProcurement report as voted in the @EP_SingleMarket.
The report is a step towards a framework valuing sustainability, quality, inclusion, social economy & decent work over lowest price.

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

We stand by over 570 organisations calling on MEPs to address the attack on funding of NGOs. Civil society is extremely important for citizens to participate in democracy and keep our leaders accountable.

#StopAttackingNGOs

[Civil Society Europe @EuCivilsociety]

📢 Join us and 570+ organisations from across the EU and beyond: call on MEPs to address unprecedented attacks on NGOs in the European Parliament and ensure that citizens’ voices are heard!

📄 Read our statement: https://t.co/thBvSVuDwr

#StopAttackingNGOs #EUCivilSociety

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

📢 Yesterday, the European Parliament failed to allocate €20B to the European Child Guarantee in ESF+. We stand with the EU Alliance on Investing in Children against this missed chance for 20M kids at risk of poverty and exclusion. Read more🔗 https://t.co/NSRaQUQZ0S

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

Europe needs to invest in jobs, skills and inclusion?

EASPD joins over 250 organisations calling for a strong Social Fund in the next #EUbudget.

Read more: https://t.co/ofkWn9vUxb https://t.co/G6BNZPPx6y

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

Our Spring conference on 15-16 May in Gandía, Spain, will discuss how support services can facilitate access to arts, leisure & sports for people with disabilities, ensuring everyone can enjoy the experiences that bring colour to life🎨Register: https://t.co/g93G5vIMgx

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

EASPD together with civil society, social economy organisations & trade unions urges MEPs on the revision of Public Procurement to ensure that public contracts deliver on quality & align with social & environmental objectives. @anna_cavazzini @Doleschal @baljeuj @gabischoff

[EPSU @EPSUnions]

Public procurement should serve people and the planet, not just the lowest price. EPSU joins civil society groups in calling on MEPs to prioritise sustainability, social justice, and transparency in the upcoming reform.

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

The AutismFIT project is working to improve the physical and mental health of young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Read about what AutismFit is focusing on in its first newsletter👉 https://t.co/u4W8e2pK2F

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

Jelena has mild visual impairment, using an e-reader means she can adjust contrast and font size with ease. She follows her classes and enjoys studying through an e-reader! Once again, marking the importance of technology for people with disabilities.
#RightToConnectNow

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

The #GreenEnough project is excited to launch its accessible environmental training. Resources include: ✅ Training materials on environmental topics ✅ #UDL Guide ✅ Interactive app for recycling education
📥 Explore the resources here https://t.co/5DXOWD64rk

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

Kiki’s tablet is her portal to learning. She accesses websites and digital platforms that are accessible for people with disabilities. Even after finishing her studies, she continues to use technology to learn!

#RightToConnectNow

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

EASPD, as @social_platform member, fully supports this call to ensure that the EU's next budget invests in social cohesion & equal opportunities.

To achieve this, ESF+ should remain a standalone fund with sufficient budget covering the full European Pillar of Social Rights.

[Social Platform @social_platform]

As the new @EU_Commission starts to accelerate work on the next #MFF, the EU's long-term budget, now is the time for more investment in social and cohesion funds.
Read our call to prioritise cohesion policy⬇️ https://t.co/mLZylBlMpi #EUbudget

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

@MyEDF @COFACE_EU Our Policy and Project Officer, Lilith Alink: "For our members, this Guidance can help in the transition towards deinstitutionalisation and can be used as a tool when discussing with their respective managing authorities, particularly about designing and planning of EU funds."

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

Today we’re co-hosting a webinar on the European Commission’s first-ever Guidance on Independent Living. 🏡

This document is a crucial step forward in transitioning away from institutionalisation and allowing people with disabilities to live independently within the community.

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

@MyEDF Antonia Torrens, @COFACE_EU President, emphasised that the Guidance can be a huge support for families across Europe if taken up by public authorities, schools, workplaces and care services. A strong monitoring and evaluation framework are expected to be developed as a next step.

[Disability Support Europe @DisSupportEU]

Technology makes Philip's life just easy! Whether its following his classes or getting to his office or just connecting with his loved ones. He loves using technology!

#RightToConnectNow