Results for "Social inclusion"

Position papers
S.H.I.F.T. Guide for meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities and their families

S.H.I.F.T. Guide for meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities and their families

In order to boost the shift towards fully inclusive societies, the COFACE Disability platform for the rights of persons with disabilities and their families produced the S.H.I.F.T. guide in 2019, which proposes 5 objectives, 15 tools, and 45 actions in the areas of Support, Human rights, Independence, Families and society Transition to achieve meaningful inclusion of persons with disabilities and their families.

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Media Releases
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Building a stronger framework for the rights of persons with disabilities and their families for the next five years 

Building a stronger framework for the rights of persons with disabilities and their families for the next five years 

The 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities takes place at a pivotal moment for the European Union. As a new College of Commissioners is forming, the EU is concluding the first phase of its European Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (2021–2030). This transition offers an opportunity to set new priorities and intensify efforts towards inclusion, equity, and support for persons with disabilities and their families.

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EU Policy Webinar on the implementation of the European Care Strategy

EU Policy Webinar on the implementation of the European Care Strategy

This webinar will bring together speakers from the EU institutions, and participants from different fields and backgrounds in order to discuss tools for monitoring and evaluation of the European Care Strategy implementation; and to share knowledge from national and EU level in order to strengthen the policy and funding levers to boost implementation.

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News
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Leap Ireland’s mission to build inclusive communities for families with disabilities

Leap Ireland’s mission to build inclusive communities for families with disabilities

Leap assists families of children with disabilities to take action for an inclusive life. ith this vision and mission in mind, Leap has designed ‘The Leadership for Inclusion Series’ to provide a strong foundation to assist people with disabilities live meaningful lives in their communities. 

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Media Releases
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Who’s caring for the carers ? Call for greater recognition and support for family carers across EU policies and funding 

Who’s caring for the carers ? Call for greater recognition and support for family carers across EU policies and funding 

In most European countries, there is a lack of adequate community-based services for persons with care needs. In many cases, this gap is filled by family members who frequently face the challenge of balancing their own needs with the demands of caregiving. However invaluable this role may be, non-professional care provided by family members should never replace the duty of national public authorities to provide high-quality, accessible and affordable support and care services to ensure people’s full participation in society.

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Webinar: Care and support for families with hearing disabilities

Webinar: Care and support for families with hearing disabilities

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.

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