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SUMMARY:Comms Webinar on Accessible and Inclusive Practices with Lila Sylviti
DESCRIPTION:COFACE Families Europe is pleased to invite its members and partner organisations to an upcoming online training on inclusive and accessible communications. The training will be given by Lila Sylviti\, who specialises in accessible information\, inclusive graphic design\, and easy-to-read. You can find more info and samples of her work on her website: www.sayiteasy.eu . \nThe aim of the training is to: \n\nGet a better understanding of what inclusion and accessibility means when it comes to communication and information.\nImprove our skills in writing\, design and using communications channels\, like the website and social media\, in a more inclusive and accessible way.\nEmpower communications professionals with information and practical tips.\n\nPlease note that this is an invitation-only event with priority access for COFACE members and its network. \nWorking language: English \nFor more information contact: Bettina Guigui bguigui@coface-eu.org.
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/comms-training-accessibility-inclusivity/
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SUMMARY:Preventing institutionalisation of children: strengthening families and building community-based alternative care
DESCRIPTION:Preventing institutionalisation of children:\nstrengthening families and building community-based alternative care\n14th of November from 9.30 to 12.30\nRegister here \nOn behalf of the European Expert Group on the transition from institution to community-based living (EEG)\, we are pleased to invite you to our annual study session: Preventing institutionalisation of children: strengthening families and building community-based alternative care that will take place on the 14th of November from 9.30 to 12.30. \nSome of the main drivers of institutionalisation of children are a lack of community-based alternative care and the absence of preventative family support\, accessible education and social services in the community. Children belonging to vulnerable families and disadvantaged groups and households\, such as children with disabilities and Roma children\, are particularly at risk when they and their families are not adequately supported. \nThis year EEG study session will provide examples of effective policies and practices of building community-based alternative care\, early childhood intervention and family support and prevention services through Europe: \n\nPreventing Child – Family Separation in vulnerable families (Spain)\nFamily-Centred Early Childhood Intervention (Portugal)\nDeveloping Family-based alternative care (Poland).\n\nThe EU has been promoting the transition from institutional to family- and community-based care through EU policy and funds since more than a decade. Although the EU highly encourages its Member States to focus on providing community-based alternative care\, early intervention\, preventative measures and family strengthening\, there is little sharing of good practices or guidance available for them on what this should look like\, and which measures\, services and systems can contribute to this goal. \nThe study session will highlight how the practices relate to EU policy and funds\, in particular the European Child Guarantee. It will also explore how the EU Child Guarantee supports the development of such policies and practice\, and how it can be further used to prevent institutionalisation and foster the wellbeing of children and their families.  Each session will conclude with a Q&A to ensure participants can ask questions and share their feedback. \nFull programme here. \nRegister here \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/preventing-institutionalisation-of-children-strengthening-families-and-building-community-based-alternative-care/
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Care and support for families with hearing disabilities
DESCRIPTION:COFACE Breakfast byte webinar on World Children’s Day\n20th November 9.30-11.00 CET \nAbout the webinar\nSpeaker: Olga Corral\, Advisor on accessibility\, education and training at FIAPAS\, Spain. \nTopic: On 2024 World Children’s Day\, this breakfast byte webinar will put the spotlight on supports to families with hearing disabilities\, starting with a deep dive into a programme developed by FIAPAS (COFACE Disability member) in 1998. FIAPAS have a network of more than thirty Family Care and Support Services across Spain which are coordinated by professionals specialised in hearing disabilities and family support. They work closely with volunteers parents. \nFIAPAS carries out the planning\, coordination and monitoring of the actions and results of the network at national level to ensure that people with hearing disabilities and their families have information\, guidance and support throughout the life cycle. Tools include a national internal communication platform\, trainings\, and coordinated actions in relation to the health\, educational and social needs of families. \nAdditionally\, through the analysis of the Network’s care data\, FIAPAS uses this key data to guide social transformation and inclusion. \nJoin the conversation to learn more about this network in Spain and also to share your own practices and positions on family supports. \nResources\nThe full presentation of the webinar can be found here and the recording of the talk will be added to COFACE TV here. \nAdditional FIAPAS resources can be found at the links below: \nhttps://bibliotecafiapas.es/\nhttps://www.queloescuchetodoelmundo.com/\nhttps://bibliotecafiapas.es/en/publication/hearing-accessibility-in-classrooms-and-educational-centres-2/\nhttps://bibliotecafiapas.es/en/publication/hearing-accessibility-to-information-communication-and-learning/ \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/webinar-care-and-support-for-families-with-hearing-disabilities/
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SUMMARY:Design Thinking for Inclusive Education: Connecting Families and Educators
DESCRIPTION:About the event\nThis event\, co-organised by COFACE Families Europe & EAEA in the framework of 2024 Life-long learning week\, will take place in the COFACE office on 22nd November in Brussels. \nIt will unite participants to explore how integrating the family perspective into education and training programmes can drive meaningful system change. \nBy addressing the key challenge of creating systemic change that supports both educators and families\, this interactive workshop aims to encourage collaboration and innovative solutions. \nParticipants will collaborate using Design Thinking methods to generate actionable ideas for more inclusive education policies. \nBy focusing on the diverse needs of families and the challenges educators face\, the workshop will cultivate a hands-on\, collective environment where participants actively work together to identify solutions. \nThrough case studies\, empathy exercises\, and brainstorming sessions\, attendees will co-create practical suggestions that strengthen both family engagement and educator support within the educational landscape. \nNote that the workshop is FULL\, and registrations are now closed. \nFor more information contact Beybin Elvin Tunç btunc@coface-eu.org \nMore about COFACE education work here. \n 
URL:https://coface-eu.org/event/design-thinking-for-inclusive-education-connecting-families-and-educators/
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