#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.
#BETHESHIFT: from institutions to community-based settings
#BeTheSHIFT
#BETHESHIFT: from institutions to community-based settings
#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.
OPINION: Support to children with disabilities and their carers should start as early as possible
OPINION: Support to children with disabilities and their carers should start as early as possible
The first few years of a child’s life are a particularly sensitive period in the process of development of the body, brain, and communication. They lay the foundation for cognitive functioning; behavioral, social, and self-regulatory capacities; and physical health. EASPD – the European Association of Service Providers for persons with Disabilities – is strongly committed to developing quality ECI systems across Europe based on the individual needs of the children, families, and carers.
European Pillar of Social Rights action plan: turning principles into action
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...
OPINION: Learning to listen differently
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!
OPINION: Disability and the Family
OPINION: Disability and the Family
Persons with Disabilities face barriers and discrimination in their participation in society every day.
OPINION: Forgotten
OPINION: Forgotten
Forgotten, family carers lived through a major lack of recognition during this pandemic crisis.
OPINION: This crisis has highlighted the communication barriers of deaf people
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.