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#BETHESHIFT: from institutions to community-based settings

The campaign #BeTheSHIFT kicked off on the 28th November 2019 with the launch of the S.H.I.F.T. Guide.

Oct 27, 2021 | 4 min read

#BeTheSHIFT Campaigns

#BETHESHIFT: from institutions to community-based settings

The campaign #BeTheSHIFT kicked off on the 28th November 2019 with the launch of the S.H.I.F.T. Guide.

Oct 27, 2021 | 4 min read

#AllFamiliesSpeakOut #BeTheSHIFT #WorkLifeBalance Articles News

European Pillar of Social Rights action plan: turning principles into action

Brussels, 7th March 2021 First impressions by Elizabeth Gosme, Director of COFACE Families Europe Twenty principles, three headline 2030 targets, a revised EU Social Scoreboard, a clear timeline of initiatives, and a shared political commitment and responsibility...

Mar 7, 2021 | 12 min read

#BeTheSHIFT Opinions

OPINION: Learning to listen differently

A think piece on being a sister to an amazingly wonderful little brother with nonverbal autism. We just need to learn to listen differently!

Jan 18, 2021 | 8 min read

#BeTheSHIFT Opinions

OPINION: Disability and the Family

Persons with Disabilities face barriers and discrimination in their participation in society every day.

Dec 1, 2020 | 4 min read

#BeTheSHIFT Opinions

OPINION: Forgotten

Forgotten, family carers lived through a major lack of recognition during this pandemic crisis.

Jun 22, 2020 | 4 min read

#BeTheSHIFT Opinions

OPINION: This crisis has highlighted the communication barriers of deaf people

Communication with deaf people who are ill or in poor health is also one of our priorities during this health emergency.

May 26, 2020 | 5 min read

#BeTheSHIFT Opinions

OPINION: Yes, we can win the deinstitutionalisation challenge

Making institutions a thing of the past and community-based services reality. This process is called deinstitutionalisation

Feb 25, 2020 | 5 min read

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Designing and implementing a national deinstitutionalization strategy

European standards to ensure the quality of social services for persons with disabilities

Incubator to boost co-production and start-ups by persons with intellectual disabilities
Training and resource center for professional staff in education and non-formal education
Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Putting agency at the core of a day center’s activities
Empowering families to find tailor-made and community-based solutions which work for all
Early intervention support for families of children with disabilities (0-3 years)

Service for persons with disabilities to match skills with employment opportunities
Inclusive dance company
Training model for professional child-minders to work with children on the Autism spectrum

Jönköping: 2021 Winner of the EU Access City Award

European higher education alliance of universities with mobility and inclusivity at its core

Permanent committee on quality of life – monthly consultations of persons with disabilities and their families
Regional guidelines for the recognition and social rights of family carers

Personal support plan for children with disabilities and their families

UNCRPD and UNCRC Training for families of deaf persons
European higher education alliance of universities with mobility and inclusivity at its core
Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Resource centre to support inclusion of children with disabilities in kindergarten and school systems

Healthcare passport for persons with learning disabilities- fostering communication between patients and hospital staff
European higher education alliance of universities with mobility and inclusivity at its core
Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Financial support for families caring for a child with disabilities
European higher education alliance of universities with mobility and inclusivity at its core

Tailor-made personal assistance for persons with disabilities.

Baby-sitting services for every child
Guide on inclusive communication in all EU languages
Coaching companies to build inclusive workplaces
Cross-party parliamentarians and countries working together for the rights of persons with disabilities
Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Nest model- School for neuro-divergents and neuro-typical children
A local policy approach to mainstreaming anti-discrimination and equal access for all
Housing supports tailored to the needs of persons with disabilities
Training on independent living for young people with autism
Collaboration models for social caseworkers – better integration of needs and wishes in a flexible service provision

Human Rights Education making its way into the school curriculum
Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Supporting persons with disabilities to access property

Empower persons with disabilities in exercising their human rights and citizenship
Awareness-raising campaign giving visibility to children with disabilities excluded from formal
Inclusive Playground and changing room to improve accessibility for all education.
Building peer support to family carers of persons with disabilities.
A Label for Employers Supporting Family Carers
Self-advocacy movement of persons with intellectual disabilities
Local accessibility committee to channel complaints and recommendations
European higher education alliance of universities with mobility and inclusivity at its core
Training model for professional child-minders to work with children on the Autism spectrum

Training model for professional child-minders to work with children on the Autism spectrum

Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Designing and implementing a national deinstitutionalization strategy

European standards to ensure the quality of social services for persons with disabilities

Incubator to boost co-production and start-ups by persons with intellectual disabilities
Training and resource center for professional staff in education and non-formal education
Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Putting agency at the core of a day center’s activities
Empowering families to find tailor-made and community-based solutions which work for all
Early intervention support for families of children with disabilities (0-3 years)

Service for persons with disabilities to match skills with employment opportunities
Inclusive dance company
Training model for professional child-minders to work with children on the Autism spectrum

Jönköping: 2021 Winner of the EU Access City Award

European higher education alliance of universities with mobility and inclusivity at its core

Permanent committee on quality of life – monthly consultations of persons with disabilities and their families
Regional guidelines for the recognition and social rights of family carers

Personal support plan for children with disabilities and their families

UNCRPD and UNCRC Training for families of deaf persons
European higher education alliance of universities with mobility and inclusivity at its core
Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Resource centre to support inclusion of children with disabilities in kindergarten and school systems

Healthcare passport for persons with learning disabilities- fostering communication between patients and hospital staff
European higher education alliance of universities with mobility and inclusivity at its core
Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Financial support for families caring for a child with disabilities
European higher education alliance of universities with mobility and inclusivity at its core

Tailor-made personal assistance for persons with disabilities.

Baby-sitting services for every child
Guide on inclusive communication in all EU languages
Coaching companies to build inclusive workplaces
Cross-party parliamentarians and countries working together for the rights of persons with disabilities
Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Nest model- School for neuro-divergents and neuro-typical children
A local policy approach to mainstreaming anti-discrimination and equal access for all
Housing supports tailored to the needs of persons with disabilities
Training on independent living for young people with autism
Collaboration models for social caseworkers – better integration of needs and wishes in a flexible service provision

Human Rights Education making its way into the school curriculum
Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Supporting persons with disabilities to access property

Empower persons with disabilities in exercising their human rights and citizenship
Awareness-raising campaign giving visibility to children with disabilities excluded from formal
Inclusive Playground and changing room to improve accessibility for all education.
Building peer support to family carers of persons with disabilities.
A Label for Employers Supporting Family Carers
Self-advocacy movement of persons with intellectual disabilities
Local accessibility committee to channel complaints and recommendations
European higher education alliance of universities with mobility and inclusivity at its core
Training model for professional child-minders to work with children on the Autism spectrum

Training model for professional child-minders to work with children on the Autism spectrum

Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

Promoting user-centered funding models in long-term care and support.

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#BETHESHIFT: from institutions to community-based settings

#BETHESHIFT: from institutions to community-based settings

OPINION: Learning to listen differently

OPINION: Disability and the Family

OPINION: Forgotten

OPINION: This crisis has highlighted the communication barriers of deaf people

OPINION: Yes, we can win the deinstitutionalisation challenge

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