EASPD Brussels

04/11/2025

🌷 Between October 22 - 24, the SOFT tulip team took part in the event of our partners EASPD Brussels in their event “Empowering Families, Enabling Self-Determination: Rethinking Support at Every Stage of Life.”

Together with 250+ professionals, families, and organizations from across Europe, we explored how disability services can better support families and promote true inclusion.

👉 We’re proud that our Advisor Eric Bloemkolk moderated the session on EarlyBrainproject, connecting leaders from COFACE Families Europe, Fundacion TMA, Karin Dom, and others to share how early support can empower families.

Grateful to EASPD for the invitation and for our long-standing partnership that keeps growing stronger 💜

03/11/2025

Last chance to register! Join us to know more about digital UDL this Wednesday 🌟

Universal design for Learning (UDL) is fundamental to inclusive education. With teaching becoming largely digitalised its important to make sure UDL is possible in digital environments.

The ADEDU project is hosting a webinar on 5th November at 11:00 to discuss UDL in digital settings.

Register 👉https://l1nq.com/pEkhc
Know more 👉 https://sl1nk.com/uvR0M

31/10/2025

The Beyond Digits partners are proud to announce that their Research on Learning Gaps of Neurodivergent individuals in Financial Literacy was presented by project coordinator, Εταιρεία Ψυχοκοινωνικών Μελετών (Ε.ΨΥ.ΜΕ.), during the recent Panhellenic Conference on Autism in Athens (Greece). 🇬🇷

But that’s not all, the research will also be presented by project partners KI-I during the upcoming International Conference of Education, Research and Innovation Conference in Seville (Spain) 🇪🇸

These events are an important step in raising awareness and expanding the conversation around the financial literacy needs of neurodivergent individuals.

Congratulations to all partners and contributors for these achievements! 👏

Download the full research on our website https://www.beyonddigits.eu/project-results/

30/10/2025

One thing’s for sure about EASPD conferences: we make the most of every opportunity to meet local partners and learn from them. 🤝

Last week in Turin was no exception. We organised three study visits that brought us closer to organisations making a real difference in the community.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fondazione Paideia hosted us at their centre, where we learned about their community-based model to supporting children with disabilities and their families.

🖌️ We visited LABORATORIO ZANZARA COOP. SOC. ONLUS, a local social cooperative promoting employment and inclusion for people with disabilities.

🧑‍🏫 Schools staff of Italy's education system shared their experiences with us, and CBM Italia showcased their techniques to increase empathy between students to create more inclusive classrooms.

These were great opportunities to connect and share practical insights that will help create a fully inclusive society. Keep an eye out for our next newsletter to learn more! 😉

28/10/2025

When unaccompanied children flee war, who is there to support them?

This month, EASPD's Project and Policy Officer Lyzaveta Drannikova 🇺🇦 sat down with Eurochild's Davide Rambaldi to talk about the situation of Ukrainian children who have been displaced by the war and the lessons learned from the project - an initiative that is strengthening child protection systems and support for guardians across Europe.

Their podcast discussion explores:
🔹 The main challenges faced by guardians and displaced children
🔹 The importance of listening to each child’s story, trauma, and needs while offering tailored support, especially for children with disabilities or those coming from institutions
🔹 Practical tools and guidelines to help professionals make a difference

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/eewKRRht

27/10/2025

Universal design for Learning (UDL) is fundamental to inclusive education. With teaching becoming largely digitalised its important to make sure UDL is possible in digital environments.

The ADEDU project is hosting a webinar on 5th November at 11:00 to discuss UDL in digital settings.

Register 👉https://l1nq.com/pEkhc
Know more 👉 https://sl1nk.com/uvR0M

24/10/2025

Have you read the EarlyBrain White Book yet?

A better future starts with strong foundations.
The White Book highlights what works (and what still needs to change) to ensure every child has the support they need to thrive. Support needs to be:
✅ Family-centred
✅ Community-based
✅ Inclusive and coordinated across health, education & social services

Let’s keep the conversation going and push for real change.

Catch up on the key policy recommendations here:
👉 https://lnkd.in/dA2G_hPc

23/10/2025

Congratulations Hanga Hegedüs and Vaia Arsenopoulos on joining the EASPD Board! 🎉

Yesterday, EASPD members voted for Hanga and Vaia at our General Assembly in Turin to become a part of the current EASPD Board. The membership recognised their expertise and knowledge of the disability sector and we warmly welcome them!

21/10/2025

☑️ Yesterday we launched our informal carers report.
☑️ Today we signed the Turin Declaration.

12 organisations stand alongside our action to ensure sustainable, community-based support systems that empower families and informal carers.

What's in the Declaration?
💠 Focus on delivering a strong EU Care Deal.
💠 Create a second phase of the EU Disability Rights Strategy (2026–2030)
💠 Call to strengthen the Child Guarantee for children with disabilities and their families

The main message of the EASPD Turin Declaration is very clear : an inclusive system is not a privilege, it's a right.

Read the Declaration 👉https://easpd.eu/press-releases-detail/turin-declaration-demands-stronger-support-for-people-with-disabilities-and-their-families/

20/10/2025

Today the EASPD team doesn’t have Monday blues, why?🤔

Because we are in Turin🇮🇹

It’s Day 1 of our Empowering Families conference and we are excited to welcome the EASPD community to talk about the importance of supporting families and enabling self determination for people with disabilities.

For those who couldn’t make it, don’t worry we will keep you updated through our socials😉

17/10/2025

It's time to log off, But! If you are commuting to your home, the gym or even the bar, we have the perfect quick read for you.

🌟Our last Empowering Families campaign story🌟

Stef De C**k talked to us about the importance of community in raising children with disabilities. From giving advice to public authorities and service providers, to giving his own views on inclusion , Stef shares it all!

Read his full interview 👇
https://easpd.eu/news-detail/stefs-views-on-the-importance-of-family-networks-and-importance-of-communities/