Upcoming events
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Working Group (Digital) Skills meeting
18 September 2024, 10.00-12.00 CEST
The Working Group (Digital) Skills gathers practitioners in EPR member organisations working with service users and service workers on digital, soft and social skills. This may concern learning and training, also recognition and validation of skills for service users, or the internal organisation and training for the professionals working in the sector. Working Group members […]
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EPR General Assembly
23 September 2024 14:00 - 16:00 CEST Brussels time
This is an EPR members only meeting EPR third General Assembly of 2024 will take place online via Teams on 23 September. Agenda and documentation for this meeting will be send by email to EPR members. Registration form is available below. Link to join via Teams is shared within the draft Agenda and by email. […]
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Pathways to Community Inclusion
24 September 2024, 10.00-12.00 CEST
EPR is organising two online 2-hour meetings named Pathways to Community Inclusion to discuss the transition to community based services and independent living. The first is scheduled for 24th September between 10:00-12:00 CEST and the other one will be in December. At the first meeting in September, we will be pleased to offer EPR members […]
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Youth Working Group meeting
25 September 2024, 10.00-12.00 CEST
The EPR Youth Working Group gathers professionals working on delivering services to young people and young adults with disabilities or in other vulnerable situations. Every year, the working group meets twice online and once in person for a study visit. This visit allows them to get to know first-hand the services of one of the […]
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Inkendaal & EPR Training: Understanding ICF
26 September 2024 10.00-12.00 CEST
Inkendaal Hospital and EPR are offering this training session on Understanding the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF). The session is based on a format developed for staff with limited or beginner knowledge, with a focus on explaining the background, concept and approach of ICF to classifying functions, tailored for staff who do […]
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Working Group Mental Health meeting
2 October 2024, 10.00-12.00 CEST
More information will be shared soon. This meeting is for EPR members only.
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Workshop LMI and Digital Career Counselling
11 October 2024, 10.00 - 12.00 CEST
On 11 October 2024, EPR will organise an online session for an exchange of views about digital career counselling for persons with disabilities, as well as a LMI project materials and information system. LMI4Dis_Abled is an ERASMUS+ funded project aimed at reducing the factors contributing to the multidimensional exclusion of disabled persons from adequate career opportunities […]
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Working Group Return to Work & Partnerships meeting
16 October 2024, 14.00-16.00 CEST
The Working Group Return to Work & Partnerships meets twice a year to exchange views and insights into barriers, success factors and good practices for return-to-work and employer engagement. This includes disability management and inclusive job design, and other frameworks for advancing the employment of people with disabilities. For 2024, the working group has identified […]
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Public Webinar: An Economy of Wellbeing for Inclusion
18 October 2024, 10.00-12.00 CEST
EPR organises a public webinar on An Economy of Wellbeing for Inclusion that will take place on 18 October 2024, from 10:00 – 12:00 CET, organised in cooperation with EuroHealthNet. This webinar aims at bringing together practitioners and policymakers to discuss about how to move beyond traditional ‘wellbeing’ indicators based in economic performance such as GDP. Experts on the Economy of Wellbeing from […]
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INTEREHA Study Visit
22-23 October 2024
EPR Working Group INTEREHA will organise a study visit hosted by EPR member Inkendaal in Brussels area in Belgium. The study visit will allow Working Group members to meet Inkendaal services, work and professionals first hand and engaged in meaningful exchanges on service developments and exchange of good practices. The program will available soon. This […]
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National Awareness Raising Event – Portugal
24 October 2024
On 24 October 2024 EPR is honored to organise a public National Awareness Raising Event on “Ensuring Quality Services” for persons with disabilities, in collaboration with AFID and APQ. This event is focused on the European and national contexts. The event foresees the participation of European and national/local stakeholders and professionals in this field. It […]
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Working Group ICF meeting
31 October 2024, 10.00-12.00 CET
Various EPR member organisations use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in the development and delivery of medical and vocational rehabilitation. Experts meet in the Working Group ICF twice a year to discuss the latest research, studies and practice on the use of ICF for inclusive ability assessment, offers for training and […]
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Policy Network meeting
7 November 2024, 14.00-16.00 CET
EPR Policy Working Group becomes the EPR Policy Network — an online space where EPR members learn and exchange on EU policies and discuss together with invited speakers key policy matters in the sector of rehabilitation, VET, quality of services and more. The agenda will follow soon. This meeting is for EPR members only.
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Working Group (Digital) Skills meeting
20 November 2024, 10.00-12.00 CET
The Working Group (Digital) Skills gathers practitioners in EPR member organisations working with service users and service workers on digital, soft and social skills. This may concern learning and training, also recognition and validation of skills for service users, or the internal organisation and training for the professionals working in the sector. Working Group members […]
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Public Affairs Event
25 November 2024, 14.00-17.30 CET
This year’s Public Affairs Event will take place at La Maisone Amazone, Rue du Méridien 10, 1210 Brussels. We can’t wait to welcome you at salle Marie Popelin from 14:00 – 17:30 pm CET. Join us for an afternoon of interesting panels and enriching conversations. A coffee break and refreshments will be offered. More information […]
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Advancing Healthcare Inclusion & Equal Treatment for People with Intellectual Disabilities
26 November 2024, 9.30 - 12.30 CET
Join us for an important policy debate on healthcare inclusion for people with intellectual disabilities. This conference will take place on November 26, 2024, from 9:30 to 12:30 CET at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels. The focus of this event is healthcare inclusion and equal treatment for people with intellectual disabilities. Participants […]
Past events
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EPR Communications Network
4 September 2024, 10.00 - 12.00 CEST
The EPR Communication network forges exchanges of expertise and improve communication of EPR activities. The annual online meeting encourage members to update on campaigns, tools and social media, how to best communicate messages about social rights, services and disability in Europe. Aims of the Meeting Share good practices on communication strategies, tactics, and campaigns that […]
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EPR Policy Network meeting
8 July 2024, 10.00-12.00 CEST
EPR Policy Working Group becomes the EPR Policy Network — an online space where EPR members learn and exchange on EU policies and discuss together with invited speakers key policy matters in the sector of rehabilitation, VET, quality of services and more. The registration and agenda can be found below. This meeting is for EPR […]
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AI and New Technologies for Inclusion: Leaving no one behind in the digital transition – EPR Annual Conference 2024
18 - 19 June 2024 (1.5 days)
This Conference was delivered in English and IS As the Europe Union prepares to embrace the future with Artificial Intelligence (AI), setting the stage for a regulatory framework in the ever-evolving landscape of AI, EPR is excited to have co-organised with Fundación ONCE and with the collaboration of our esteemed Spanish members – Fundación INTRAS, […]
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Centre Coordinators & General Assembly, Study Visit
17 June 2024
Schedule These meetings are for members only 10.00 – 12.30 | Study visit to the National Digital Content Hub 13.00 – 14.00 | Lunch 14.00 – 16.00 | Centre Coordinators meeting 16.00 – 18.00 | General Assembly Social activities open to public 19.00 – 20.00 | Boat Tour 20.30 – 23.00 | Cocktail Reception: Drinks […]
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Youth Working Group study visit
22-23 May 2024
The aim of this study visit is to discover Theotokos Foundation services together with allowing the participants to exchange about their organizations, services and activities. Theotokos Foundation Theotokos Foundation is a non-profit welfare organisation (private law entity). It was established in 1954 and it is supervised by the Ministry of Labour, Social Security and Welfare. […]
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Working Group Mental Health study visit
15-16 May 2024
The aim of this study visit is to discover URI Soča services together with allowing the participants to exchange about their organizations, services and activities. URI Soča The organisation was founded to provide comprehensive rehabilitation to improve the quality of life of people with disabilities and contribute to a quicker return to the everyday environment. […]
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Working Group Return to Work & Partnerships meeting
24 April 2024, 10.00-12.00 CEST
The Working Group Return to Work & Partnerships meets twice a year to exchange views and insights into barriers, success factors and good practices for return-to-work and employer engagement. This includes disability management and inclusive job design, and other frameworks for advancing the employment of people with disabilities. For 2024, the working group has identified […]
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EPR Study Visit Heliomare: Education, Training and Long life learning
22 (evening) and 23 April 2024
The aim of this study visit is to raise awareness of the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR), learn from each other’s good practices, discuss success and challenges and develop recommendations to address them. This study visit will focus on Education, Training and Long life learning services and will also discuss the implications and relevance […]
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Helpdesk Conference – Unlocking EU Funds for Social Inclusion: Investing in quality services, support and lives
16 April 2024, 9.30 - 17.00 CEST
The Helpdesk – EU Funds for Social Services project in which EPR is a partner, invites you to its final dissemination event on the 16th of April 2024 in the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels (in Rue Van Maerlant 2, VMA Building). The aim of the conference is to discuss the enabling environment needed to […]
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Working Group ICF meeting
16 April 2024, 10.00 - 12.00 CEST
Various EPR member organisations use the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in the development and delivery of medical and vocational rehabilitation. Experts meet in the Working Group ICF twice a year to discuss the latest research, studies and practice on the use of ICF for inclusive ability assessment, offers for training and […]
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Funding Working Group
10 April 2024, 10.00 – 17.00 CEST
The Funding working group within the European Platform for Rehabilitation is a collaborative initiative designed to foster knowledge exchange and cultivate a dynamic space for the development of content and project ideas. Comprising members from diverse backgrounds and expertise, the group aims to leverage collective insights and experiences in funding opportunities and projects. By providing […]
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Policy Network meeting
21 March 2024, 14:00-16:00 CET
EPR Policy Working Group becomes the EPR Policy Network — an online space where EPR members learn and exchange on EU policies and discuss together with invited speakers key policy matters in the sector of rehabilitation, VET, quality of services and more. The registration and agenda are below. This meeting is for EPR members only.
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Working Group Mental Health meeting
19 March 2024, 10.00-12.00 CET
EPR Mental Health Working Group (WG) gathers professionals working on delivering services to people with mental health problems from EPR’s members. The WG meets twice online and once in person every year for a study visit. This visit allows them to get to know first-hand the services of one of the WG members and the […]
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DUB-IN Project: Charting new directions on Social Skills Training for People with Psychosocial Disabilities
18 March 2024, 14.00 - 16.30 CET
About DUB-IN DUB-IN is an Erasmus+ funded project specifically designed for people with psychosocial disabilities, particularly those experiencing severe mental health issues such as schizophrenia. DUB-IN provides an innovative training course centered around film dubbing techniques. This program aims to improve the social and interpersonal skills of people with psychosocial disabilities through daily practice on […]
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Working Group INTEREHA
18 March 2024, 10:00-12:00 CET
EPR INTEREHA Working Group lead by EPR member Fondazione Don Gnocchi first meeting of 2024 will take place on Monday 18th of March from 10 to 12 CET. This meeting will discuss strategy, new content and objectives of the Working Group for the forthcoming period and will also see updates and exchanges from EPR members […]
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Working Group (Digital) Skills meeting
14 March 2024, 10.00-12.00 CET
The Working Group (Digital) Skills gathers practitioners in EPR member organisations working with service users and service workers on digital, soft and social skills. This may concern learning and training, also recognition and validation of skills for service users, or the internal organisation and training for the professionals working in the sector. Working Group members […]
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General Assembly
12 March 2024 15:00 - 16.30 CET
EPR first General Assembly of 2024 will take place online via Teams on 12 March. Agenda and documentation for this meeting will be send by email to EPR members. Registration form is available below. Link to join via Teams is shared within the draft Agenda and by email. Registration is for EPR members only.
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Youth Working Group meeting
7 March 2024, 10.00-12.00 CET
EPR Youth Working Group (WG) gathers professionals working on delivering services to juveniles and young adults from EPR’s members. The WG meets twice online and once in person every year for a study visit. This visit allows them to get to know first-hand the services of one of the WG members and the professionals behind […]
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Centre Coordinators meeting
6 March 2024, 10.00-12.00 CET
The first Centre Coordinators meeting of 2024 will take place online via Teams on 6 March from 10 to 12 CET Brussels time. The draft agenda including the link to Teams and the registration form are available below. This meeting is for EPR members only and it is addressed at EPR Centre Coordinators.
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EPR Capacity Building Workshop
25 January 2024, 14h00-15h30 CET
On Thursday 25 January 2024, EPR will host an online workshop tailored for members to explore options for joint training activities with a focus on building inclusive organisations, person-centred planning and co-production. The central question is how to invest in employers engagement so that people with disabilities have more job opportunities and can grow on […]
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EQUASS
The European Quality in Social Services (EQUASS) is an initiative of the European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR). EQUASS enhances the social sector by engaging social service providers in continuous improvement, learning and development, in order to guarantee service users quality of services throughout Europe.
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