Autism Europe

Autism-Europe's 14th International Congress | 11-13 September 2025
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-13 | RDS Venue, Merrion Rd, Ballsbridge, Dublin, Ireland
Coming soon! Autism-Europe hosts our 14th international tri-annual congress. We look forward to welcoming you in Dublin from 11 to 13 September. We will keep you posted but expect many engaging sessions, presentations, panels, and more.

AccessibleEU European Event - Hi, European Accessibility Act... Let's Rock Accessibility!
2025-07-03 09:30 - 17:30 (Europe/Paris)
Thursday 3 July 2025, 09:30 – 17:30 (CEST)
Thon Hotel EU (Belgium Conference Room)
Rue de la Loi 75 – Brussels, Belgium
In light of the European Accessibility Act (EAA) coming into full effect in June, the European Accessibility Resource Centre—AccessibleEU is hosting a networking event to celebrate and promote awareness of the EAA and encourage stakeholders to implement it. By promoting dialogue and showcasing results achieved to date, this event will ensure that all stakeholders are prepared for the Act’s transformative impact.
The main objectives of this event are:

Celebrate Achievements: Highlight the successes of AccessibleEU over its first two years, including key initiatives and milestones.
Promote Awareness of the European Accessibility Act: Inform stakeholders about the implications, opportunities, and obligations introduced by the Act.
Foster Dialogue and Cooperation: Facilitate knowledge exchange among policymakers, businesses, civil society, and accessibility experts.
Inspire Action: Encourage stakeholders to take proactive measures to implement the European Accessibility Act and continue building an inclusive society.

You can find more information about the event here.

Preventing institutionalisation through EU funding - the role of the new MFF | EEG study session
2025-06-17 14:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris)
17 June 2025, 14:00 to 16:00 CET
On the afternoon of June 17, 2025, the European Expert Group on the transition from institutional to community-based care will host a study session. This event aims to gather EU and national policymakers, managing authorities, civil society organisations, service providers, and individuals with lived experience to discuss how EU funding can be more effectively used to prevent institutionalisation and promote inclusive living.
Despite ongoing efforts, over 1.5 million people in Europe still reside in institutions, largely due to a lack of accessible community-based services and family support. While EU funds have facilitated progress in some areas, such as closing institutions and developing personal assistance and housing services, challenges remain, and in some instances, EU funding has inadvertently supported the continuation of institutional settings.
The session will delve into three main topics:

Misuse of EU funds has perpetuated institutional care.
Successful national examples of redirecting funding towards independent living, including a case study from Bulgaria.
The necessity of robust monitoring systems to track the utilisation and impact of EU investments.

Speakers will include representatives from the European Commission, Eurofound, and civil society organisations. The ultimate goal is to explore how EU funding under the new Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) can better support the shift to community-based care for persons with disabilities, children, and those experiencing homelessness, ensuring that reforms are rights-based, data-driven, and consistent with EU policy commitments.
You can register by following this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_BT4e19GqRSuEXVJwCy1jyw#/registration
Read the full agenda.
Read the concept note.

Sport and Autism from a scientific diagnosis to the Creation of a pedagogical European model | Sacree
2025-05-13 14:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de;Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 1047, Belgium
Conference hosted by Member of European Parliament Chiara Gemma
13 May 2025 from 14.30 to 17.00
European Parliament, Room A1H1, Brussels
Sports can help autistic individuals thrive at any age. The Erasmus+ Sacree project uses a person-centred model that adapts to various situations, structures, and contexts. This project aims to better include autistic people in sports and society by providing sustainable solutions for their access to physical activities tailored to their needs across Europe.
One of the key outcomes of the Sacree project has been the confirmation of the positive impact of sports on autistic people. It enhances acceptance and community inclusion by addressing discrimination, misunderstandings, and biases.
The Sacree project began in June 2022 and will conclude in June 2025. It is innovative because, prior to this project, there were few studies on sports and autism.
This conference will feature presentations by project partners, an overview of the scientific background and project results, contributions from external specialists in sports and autism, and insights from autistic individuals themselves and other key stakeholders, followed by a Q&A session.
Participants at the EP conference will learn about the development of the scientific methodology/model and concrete guidelines for autistic individuals, their networks, and the sports sector. The goal is to improve the quality of life for autistic people by promoting social innovation and inclusion through sports.
Download the full program here.
Please register here. (Registration open until May 5)

Towards a common approach for autism in Europe
2025-04-23 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de;Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 1047, Belgium
When: 23 April 2025, 15.00 – 17.00
Where: European Parliament room JAN6Q1, Brussels
In September 2024, the European Commission President announced a commitment to work towards a ‘common approach’ to autism at the EU level as indicated in the portfolio of the European Commissioner for Health. It echoes Autism-Europe’s longstanding call for a coordinated and strategic response to address the needs of autistic people at EU, national and regional levels. The European Parliament has also expressed support, with the adoption in 2023 of a resolution to harmonise the rights of autistic people across Europe. In April 2025, the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) also issued concluding observations calling for further action at the EU-level to realise the rights of autistic people.
It is, therefore, a timely opportunity to reflect on the needs of the autism community as well as take stock of major initiatives at the EU level, such as AIMS-2 Trials (the largest autism research grant awarded). AIMS-2-TRIALS is an ongoing 15-year international collaborative research programme, funded by public private partnership that brings together academic institutions, representatives of the autism community and industry partners from across Europe and beyond. The overall goal of the project is to improve health outcomes and wellbeing for autistic people by matching therapies to individual needs. The project has also surveyed the more general needs of the autism community, notably regarding access to services.
During this high-level conference, co-organised with Autism-Europe and hosted under the auspices of the Disability Intergroup, autism community representatives and researchers will share insights about the priorities and needs of autistic people across Europe. We want to initiate a dialogue between key stakeholders about necessary next strategic steps for investment in policy and research, services and infrastructure to improve the lives of autistic people across the European Union.
Please register here.
Download the full program here.

Empowering Inclusion Through Digital Education: The IDEAL Project's Legacy
2025-02-21 15:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | European Economic and Social Committee, Belgium
Date: February 21, 2025
Time: 15:00 – 17.00
Venue: European Economic and Social Committee, Brussels, Belgium
The majority of autistic learners struggle due to a lack of understanding of their individual needs and insufficient support in education. The IDEAL Project has aimed to bridge the digital divide for autistic learners and enhance access to vocational education and training (VET). Over three years, partners from Spain, Belgium, Portugal, Serbia, and the Czech Republic collaborated to develop an accessible Learning Management System (LMS) and a comprehensive digital training methodology. These tools empower autistic people – in particular those with higher support needs – their families, and educators, promoting inclusion and digital readiness.
This conference seeks to showcase the IDEAL Project’s results, facilitate discussions on the integration of digital tools in VET, as well as inform and inspire key stakeholders to advocate for inclusive digital education policies, and access to lifelong education for autistic people more generally.
Learn more about the IDEAL Project.
Register here.

AUTISM FRANCE CONGRESS 2024
2024-11-16 | Lille Grand Palais, 1 Boulevard des Cités Unies,, Lille, France
The Council of Europe first condemned France for discrimination against autistic people 20 years ago. Since then, they have renewed this condemnation eight times. Today, there is a growing appreciation for autism conferences that highlight the latest knowledge and skills to support autistic individuals and their families.
The 2024 congress will focus on recognizing the specific needs of autistic people and addressing several key issues.

Diagnosis and Early Intervention
Access to Care
Inclusive Housing
Scientific Research
Legal Protections Against Ill-treatment
Right to Education
Social Participation

Preventing institutionalisation of children: strengthening families and building community-based alternative care
2024-11-14 09:30 - 12:30 (Europe/Paris)
14th of November from 9.30 to 12.30
Register here

On 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.
Some 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.
This 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:

Preventing Child – Family Separation in vulnerable families (Spain)
Family-Centred Early Childhood Intervention (Portugal)
Developing Family-based alternative care (Poland).

The 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.
The 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.
Full programme here.

AccessibleEU European Event - Smart Cities: Enhancing Urban Design and Mobility for All
2024-07-02 | Madrid, Spain
The main objective of this AccessibleEU networking event is to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility in urban design across Europe.
Target audience: Policymakers, organisations and professionals linked to urban design, urban mobility, urban planning and construction. Professional associations, societies, and organisations in charge of developing accessible infrastructures. Representatives of members of civil society. Universities and academics working in accessible urban design and mobility. Trainers of future accessibility professionals in Europe.
More information here.

AE member Autism Unlimited hosts event on autistic inclusion in schools
2024-06-25 10:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online

SAVE THE DATE: Joint Webinar with the European Platform for Rehabilitation on the employment of autistic people
2023-10-25 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online- Zoom
Autism-Europe co-organises, together with the European Platform for Rehabilitation, a public webinar on employment.
Please find the agenda here and the registration link here.

Pathways to care for autistic children, with and without associated epilepsy, across Europe.
2023-09-14 19:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online- Zoom
This talk will summarise the results from an autism care pathway analysis in Europe, which was part of a Value of Treatment (VoT) project. The care pathway of autistic children (with and without epilepsy) was analysed from the perspectives of carers, the autism community and professionals to identify service disparities. These are things that prevent autistic families from receiving information, support, timely screening/diagnosis of autism and associated epilepsy, intervention/follow-up support, effective treatment of epilepsy and the underlying causes of these gaps. Lastly, the group will discuss their proposed recommendations to improve this pathway.
Speakers – Dr Andreina Mendez, and our Autism Representatives: Roderik Plas and Pierre Violland
Join AIMS-2-TRIALS for our latest public webinar, with a talk about service access for autistic children, with and without epilepsy. At the end of the presentation, you’ll have the chance to ask questions of our researcher Andreina and our Autism Representatives, Roderik and Pierre.

EASPD conference on family-centred Early Childhood Intervention: How to make it work
2023-06-08 08:00 - 2023-06-09 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Tirana International Hotel & Conference Center, Sheshi Skënderbej 8, Tirana, 1001, Albania
Hosted in Tirana (Albania) on 8th – 9th June 2023, this conference will focus on how to build policies and practices in the field of support for children with disabilities, or with developmental difficulties, and their families. The conference will address the key elements of family-centred Early Childhood Intervention (ECI) practices and the creation of national ECI systems. It will also share the result of the EASPD and UNICEF joint action on emergency early childhood development for those who have been impacted by the war in Ukraine.
In July 2022, as a response to the Ukraine war, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and EASPD launched a project that will increase the availability of trained Family Consultants who will provide Early Childhood Development parental counselling and support to children at risk of or with developmental difficulties and disabilities. The project will also support system strengthening for the provision of ECI services in host countries as well as raise awareness of the importance of early support for developing the potential for every child.
The conference objectives will include:

Raise public awareness around family-centred ECI benefits and functioning;
Highlight good practices and methodologies in the field of ECI;
Share the experience of service provision to Ukraine refugees in neighbouring countries;
Zoom in on the Balkans, highlighting specific challenges and opportunities for the region;
Discuss the creation of national ECI systems and the role of the EU in facilitating it;
Encourage greater commitment of policy makers in prioritising ECI and Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) policies across Europe.

The conference is co-hosted by the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD), Down Syndrome Albania Foundation, Help the Life and UNICEF.
More info on the conference programme here.
REGISTRATION OPEN HERE.

AE’s conference on “Building inclusive education and employment for autistic people”: a side-event to the EPPD at the European Parliament
2023-05-24 14:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Paris) | European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de;Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 1047, Belgium
Autism-Europe (AE) is organising, as a side-event to the European Parliament for People with Disabilities (EPPD), a conference hosted by MEP Chiara Gemma (ECR, Italy) at the European Parliament in Brussels on 24 May 2023 from 14:00 to 18:00.
As part of AE’s #AutismDay2023 campaign, the conference will present a range of initiatives and projects to foster access to education and employment for autistic people and offer a wide set of perspectives and experiences on the topic from key-stakeholder in Europe.
Autism-Europe’s conference at the European Parliament in Brussels with simultaneous interpretation in English and Italian is titled “Building inclusive education and employment for autistic people”. This EPPD side-event is running under AE’s current campaign “Building an inclusive society for autistic people”.
Place: Room ASP A1H1, European Parliament, Brussels / Interactio
Date: Wednesday 24 May 2023
Time: 14:00 – 18:00 CET
Download the conference programme here.
Please register here to attend the conference in person, as the number of places is limited.
Please register here to attend the conference online.
Deadline for registration to attend in person: 11 May at 15:00 CEST!

World Autism Awareness Day 2023: Building an inclusive society for autistic people
2023-04-02
As always, Autism-Europe is celebrating World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on 2 April and throughout the month of April. This edition is particularly special, as AE celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2023. Thus, under the motto ‘Building an inclusive society for autistic people’, this year’s campaign will be an opportunity to reflect on the advances made so far for the autism community and the work that remains to be done to improve the lives of autistic people.
It is in this context that AE invites all of its members and the autism community to join the campaign for #AutismDay2023 and take part in its various activities. First of all, AE launched a photo competition to illustrate the perspectives of autistic people and the ways in which society can be more inclusive. A selection of the pictures received by AE is going to be displayed in an exhibition at the European Parliament in Brussels from 27 to 31 March.
Additionally, AE launched a call for video-testimonies to further amplify the voice of autistic people and to share their lived experiences, as well as their vision to continue building a more autism-friendly society. So, AE invites its members, partners and general public to share their testimonies by 10 March 2023. AE prepared a guidelines document available in French and English, where to find suggested questions and technical tips to record your video. The testimonies will be shared on AE’s social media channels, and AE invites all of its members and supporters to relay these messages throughout the month of April.
Then, on 30 March 2023, AE is co-organising a conference alongside MEP Rosa Estaràs at the European Parliament in Brussels.
Join us to mark Autism-Europe’s 40th anniversary!
Forty years ago, Autism-Europe was founded to promote the rights of autistic people and their families across Europe. Even though much remains to be done, AE and its members have come a long way together!
To celebrate this milestone, AE invites all of its members to join this campaign and also to use its anniversary logo for the occasion. You can find and download the logo and campaign visuals in this Facebook album.
Translations of the visuals will be available upon request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Carmen Clemente, AE’s Communications and Campaigns Manager, at communication@autismeurope.org.
AE looks forward to seeing you all join World Autism Awareness Day 2023, always using the hashtag #AutismDay2023 on social media!

Conference at the European Parliament for World Autism Awareness Day 2023
2023-03-30 09:00 - 11:00 (Europe/Paris) | European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de;Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 1047, Belgium
As every year, Autism-Europe is celebrating World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on 2 April and throughout the month of April. 2023 also marks a special occasion, as AE celebrates its 40th anniversary. This year’s WAAD campaign will be an opportunity to reflect on the advances made so far for the autism community and the work that remains to improve the lives of autistic people.
In this context, Autism-Europe and MEP Rosa Estarás (EPP, Spain) are organising the conference “Building an inclusive society for autistic people”. Participants will have the chance to hear first-hand experiences from autistic people and learn more on how to foster a more inclusive society for them, as well as key policy-developments to address their challenges.
The conference will take place at the European Parliament, allowing remote access via Webex.
Place: Room ASP 3E-2, European Parliament, Brussels
Date: Thursday 30 March 2023
Time: 9 – 11 AM
Please see the programme of the event:
09.00 – 09.20 – Welcome by MEP Rosa Estaràs
09.20 – 09.40 – Listening to the experiences of young autistic people about social inclusion, access to education and the labour market

Teacher: Mireia Castañeda Nicolau
Student: Jose Cansado Estarás
Student: Joan Jesús Bisbal Mora

09.40 – 10.00 – From neurodiversity to neuroharmony: fostering a society that works for autistic people – Peter Vermeulen, Sterkmakers in autisme / Autism in Context
10.00 – 10.20 – A Scientific Look at Recruitment: Examining Unconscious Biases Facing Autistic Talents – Vincent Grimaldi de Puget
10.20 – 10.30 – Developing an Autism strategy at national level to better address the needs of autistic people: the Spanish example – María Pindado, Confederación Autismo Espana
10.30 – 10.40 – Key building blocks for an inclusive society for autistic people – Zsuzsanna Szilvasy, Vice President, Autism-Europe
10.45 – 10.55 – Q&A and exchange with the conference participants
10.55 – Closing
DOWNLOAD THE PROGRAMME HERE.
Important: the deadline for registration was 22 March at 23:59.

Photo exhibition opening event at the European Parliament for World Autism Awareness Day 2023
2023-03-28 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de;Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 1047, Belgium
As every year, Autism-Europe is celebrating World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) on 2 April, and throughout the month of April. 2023 also marks a special occasion, as AE celebrates its 40th anniversary. This year’s WAAD campaign will be an opportunity to reflect on the advances made so far for the autism community and the work that remains to improve the lives of autistic people.
Autism-Europe and MEP Rosa Estarás (EPP, Spain) are therefore organising the photo exhibition “Building an inclusive society for autistic people” to illustrate the perspectives of autistic people and their lived experiences, as well as how society can be more inclusive.
The exhibition is part of the wider campaign for WAAD 2023. In this context, AE invites EU policy-makers to join the campaign for #AutismDay2023 and show their support for a more inclusive society for autistic people.
The exhibition will display twenty-five pictures by ten talented photographers from different European countries. It will last one week, from 27 to 31 March 2023, and it will be inaugurated by an opening event on 28 March.
Place: Area ASP Balcony 5 G, European Parliament, Brussels
Date: Tuesday 28 March 2023
Time: 11 – 12 AM
Download the press release about the WAAD 2023 events here.

Autism by Autistic Voices international conference
2023-02-25 10:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Hotel Mundial, Lisbon, Portugal
The Associação Portuguesa Voz do Autista is organising with MEP José Gusmão the international conference Autism by Autistic Voices, which will take place on 25th February (11-17h Lisbon time) at the Hotel Mundial in Lisbon (Portugal). The event will be streamed online via Gusmão’s Facebook page.
The event will have adaptations for autistic people, developed by the Portuguese association Voz do Autista, and attendees are encouraged to mention in the registration form any adaptation they need. The entrance is free, but requires registration if you want to attend in person in Lisbon.

If you register but cannot attend after all, please contact Leonor Figueiredo (Assistant of MEP Gusmão) at leonor.figueiredo@la.europarl.europa.eu .

Here the Facebook event.
Registration here.
Since autistic people are not always included in the development of social and equality policies at the European level, Autism by Autistic Voices aims at showing how this can be done, by giving space to autistic people currently contributing to policies at European and international level. Speakers at the conference will share their experiences of involvement in the implementation and development of social and equality policies, projects and research, with the aim of strengthening the possibilities for autistic people to live independently and in the community. In this way, the event aims to demonstrate not only the need for inclusion of autistic people, but also the added value they bring to the evolution of inclusion at global, regional and domestic levels.

The conference is also featuring Ben Rowsome, Autism-Europe’s representatives at the Youth Committee of the European Disability Forum (EDF) and Youth Ambassador at AsIam (Autism Spectrum Information Advice & Meeting Point). Mr Rowsome will contribute to the conference with a video message to share his experience of barriers faced by autistic people in our society.

Download the programme of the conference here.

XIII AE´s International Congress
2022-10-07 - 2022-10-09 | Cracow (Poland) and Online
The 13th International Autism-Europe Congress is the first full online Congress with high quality access to its sessions, presentations, workshops, discussion panels and more. You can join in person as well, in the historical city of Cracow. The Congress brings expertise from around the world to promote a positive vision for autistic people and their families.
“Happy Journey through Life” is the theme of the Congress – to highlight the importance of taking a lifespan perspective on autism research and practice, with the promotion of wellbeing for all being the focal point.
The Congress is unique in terms of its history, scale and that it provides a platform for researchers, practitioners, students, autistic people and family members to come together.
The scientific programme includes keynote presentations, a diverse range of symposia topics, interactive poster sessions, workshops run by leading practitioners and moderated sessions to discuss challenging questions.
During the Congress autistic people and caregivers will be central to proceedings, providing a platform for their voice to be heard and to advocate for change.
We celebrate this diversity of perspectives to ensure a “Happy Journey through Life” for everyone.
More information

“ALERRT: Autism on the line!” - final international conference
2022-09-19 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris) | Online- Zoom
The partners of “ALERRT: Autism on the line!” are glad to invite you to the final international conference of this Erasmus+ project. You will have the chance to learn about this programme to train first responders to address the needs of autistic people in context of emergencies.
The event will be also be an opportunity to exchange with a range of stakeholders, and to learn from other initiative in the field, such as : the Inclusive Emergency project
This online conference will take place on September 19th from 14.00 to 16.00 CET (Brussels time) on Zoom and you can also register here.
You can find the agenda here.

The project ALERRT: Autism on the line! Educating first responders on how to recognise and treat autistic individuals. Funded by the European Commission, this project provides knowledge and skills to first responders across Europe on how to recognise, interact, and appropriately assist people on the autism spectrum in cases of emergency.

Projet Autism Friendly Spaces : Conférence finale
2022-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | European Parliament, Rue Weirz 60, Brussels, 1047, Belgium
Les partenaires du projet Autism Friendly Spaces ont le plaisir de vous inviter à la conférence finale du projet Erasmus+. Vous découvrirez les façons de favoriser une société respectueuse de l’autisme (autism friendly) ainsi qu’un panel de bonnes pratiques sur l’accessibilité des espaces publics tels que les écoles, les magasins, les aéroports et les environnements de travail.
Cette conférence hybride sera animée par le député européen Alex Agius Saliba (S&D, Malte) et se déroulera au Parlement européen. L’accès en ligne se fera via la plateforme Webex.
Date : mercredi 13 juillet 2022
Heure : 10.00 – 12.00 CEST
Consultez le programme
Extension du délai d’inscription : N’oubliez pas de vous inscrire avant le 7 juillet via ce formulaire d’inscription.
Le projet Autism Friendly Spaces (AFS) vise à promouvoir une société plus accessible et la participation des jeunes autistes aux activités sociales. Le projet, financé par le programme Erasmus+ de l’Union européenne, a débuté en octobre 2019 et se poursuivra jusqu’en juillet 2022.
www.autismfriendlyspaces.eu

Autism Friendly Spaces Project: Final conference
2022-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris) | European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de;Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 1047, Belgium
The partners of Autism Friendly Spaces Project are happy to invite you to the final conference of this Erasmus+ project! You will have the chance to learn how to foster an autism friendly society and discover various good practices regarding accessibility of public spaces such as schools, shops, airports and work environments.
This hybrid conference will be hosted by Member of European Parliament Alex Agius Saliba, S&D, Malta and it will take place at the European Parliament, allowing remote access via Webex.
Date: Wednesday, 13 July 2022
Time: 10.00-12.00 CEST
Check the agenda here
Extended deadline for registration: Please, do not forget to register before July 7th end of the day through this registration form.

The Autism Friendly Spaces (AFS) project aims at promoting a more accessible society and participation in social activities of youngsters on the autism spectrum. The project started in October 2019 and will run until July 2022, funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union.
www.autismfriendlyspaces.eu
French translation:
Les partenaires du projet Autism Friendly Spaces ont le plaisir de vous inviter à la conférence finale du projet Erasmus+. Vous découvrirez les façons de favoriser une société respectueuse de l’autisme (autism friendly) ainsi qu’un panel de bonnes pratiques sur l’accessibilité des espaces publics tels que les écoles, les magasins, les aéroports et les environnements de travail.
Cette conférence hybride sera animée par le député européen Alex Agius Saliba (S&D, Malte) et se déroulera au Parlement européen. L’accès en ligne se fera via la plateforme Webex.
Date : mercredi 13 juillet 2022
Heure : 10.00 – 12.00 CEST
Consultez le programme
Extension du délai d’inscription : N’oubliez pas de vous inscrire avant le 7 juillet via ce formulaire d’inscription.
Le projet Autism Friendly Spaces (AFS) vise à promouvoir une société plus accessible et la participation des jeunes autistes aux activités sociales. Le projet, financé par le programme Erasmus+ de l’Union européenne, a débuté en octobre 2019 et se poursuivra jusqu’en juillet 2022.
www.autismfriendlyspaces.eu

Young Mediators for Inclusion Final Conference
2022-07-06 09:30 - 13:00 (Europe/Paris) | European Economic and Social Committee- JDE Building, 99 rue Belliard – 6th floor – Foyer, Brussels, 1040, Belgium
The partners of “Young Mediators for Inclusion” are happy to invite you to the final conference of this Erasmus+ project! You will have the chance to learn how to support the inclusion of autistic young people activities in the community.
The event will also be an opportunity to exchange with a range of stakeholders: policy-makers, representatives from civil society and academia.
This hybrid conference will take place on July, 6 from 9.30AM – 1PM CEST at the European Economic and Social Committee in Brussels (Belgium) and you can also register to attend it online.
You can see the agenda here.
Registration to attend the event in person is closed. You can still register to attend it online through this registration form.

The YMI project promotes the participation of autistic children and young people in mainstream activities in the community, on equal terms with their peers, thanks to the support of “young mediators” to foster social inclusion. Running since 2019, this project is funded by the EU programme Erasmus+.
www.mediators4inclusion.eu

Conference Autism Friendly Spaces: The employability twist
2022-06-22 08:30 - 13:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Online
The organisation “PLOES” E.Psy.Me. invites you to the awareness and information conference on the employability of autistic adults as a part of the European Project “Autism Friendly Spaces: The employability twist, creating and supporting a working environment.”
The conference will be on a hybrid format (in person and online) on Wednesday 22nd of June 2022 from 9:30 to 15:00 EET at SEV – Hellenic Federation of Enterprises.
Please note that, if attending online, the event takes place from 9.30 to 14:00 EET (8.30 to 13:00 CET)
See the agenda here
More information:
For organisational purposes, please confirm your participation by clicking on this link and register before June 17th so you can receive the link for the conference.
French translation:
L’organisation “PLOES” E.Psy.Me. vous invite à la con you to the Conférence de sensibilisation et d’information sur l’employabilité des adultes autistes dans le cadre du projet européen « Autism Friendly Spaces : The employability twist, creating and supporting a working environment » (Autism Friendly Spaces : créer et soutenir un environnement de travail adéquat pour favoriser l’employabilité).
La conférence se tiendra sous un format hybride (en présentiel et en ligne) le mercredi 22 juin 2022 de 9h30 à 15h00 EET au SEV – Fédération hellénique des entreprises.
Veuillez noter que, si vous participez en ligne, l’événement aura lieu de 9h30 à 14h00 EET (8h30 à 13h00 CET).
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Pour des raisons d’organisation, veuillez confirmer votre participation en cliquant sur ce lien avant le 17 juin.

International Women's Day
2022-03-08
The theme for International Women’s Day, 8 March, 2022 (IWD 2022) is, “Gender equality today for a sustainable tomorrow”, recognizing the contribution of women and girls around the world, who are leading the charge on climate change adaptation, mitigation, and response, to build a more sustainable future for all.
More info in UN Women website

IPA 2: Inclusion of people with autism in Europe. Improving scholar transitions from primary to secondary school
2022-02-25 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Paris)
The objective of this multiplier event to be held online on 25th February from 14.00 to 16.00 CET is to present the results of the IPA2 project.
This Erasmus+ project aims at decreasing difficulties that students on the autism spectrum face, specifically during the transition from primary to secondary school, in order to tackle early school leaving and disadvantage. Funded by the European Commission, the outputs of this project target both teachers, and autistic students and their peers in order to implement prevention measures and reduce risks of social exclusion, school failure, and school dropout.
We are glad to count with the participation of guest speaker Dr Ruth Moyse (AT-Autism) that will share results of her research on understanding persistent absenteeism from the perspectives of autistic adolescent girls who stop attending school .
You can check the agenda here
Register for this event here

European Day of Persons with Disabilities
2021-12-02 - 2021-12-03 | Online
Programme and information to be published

TUT4IND
2021-11-25 14:00 - 17:00 (Europe/Paris)
Transforming universities in an inclusive environment for people with intellectual disability
Project TUT4IND “Training University Teachers for the Inclusion of students with Intellectual disabilities” is an Erasmus+ project (2019-1-ES01-KA203-065823) that aims to develop a curriculum, for the acquisition of needed skills by university teachers and lecturers in order to attend the potential competences of their students with intellectual disability, but also to enhance their inclusion into society.
Target audience:
The conference is aimed at higher education teachers and professionals, teachers of students with intellectual disabilities, professionals supporting students with intellectual disabilities in their academic career and transition to higher education, policy makers, and everyone else with an interest in this topic!
Targets:
The main goal of the conference is to disseminate the outcomes and results of the TUT4IND project, more precisely the white paper, the developed training course for teachers and the virtual learning environment that has been created for teachers in higher education to learn more about the needs of students with intellectual disabilities in higher education. Another goal of the conference is again to raise awareness for the inclusion of students with intellectual disabilities in higher education.
More information and the programme here

2021 European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction
2021-11-24 08:00 - 2021-11-26 17:00 (Europe/Paris) | Matosinhos, Portugal, Portugal
EUROPEAN FORUM FOR DISASTER RISK REDUCTION
The European Forum for Disaster Risk Reduction (EFDRR) forms the regional platform structure of Europe. The triennial EFDRR has established itself as an important vehicle to address the regional disaster risk challenges. It serves as a forum for other stakeholders to take a shared responsibility and make actionable commitments to reduce disaster risk. The conference, true to the multi-stakeholder spirit of the Sendai Framework, enables governments and stakeholders to exchange experiences on successful practices and innovative approaches to prevent, reduce and manage disaster risk. This results in forward looking action plans based on a mutual sharing status of DRR implementation.
The EFDRR has been instrumental in tackling new areas such as sustainable finance as well as creating innovative ways to address challenges, including for example peer review processes and stress testing systems. The EFDRR secretariat, chaired by UNDRR, the European Commission and the Council of Europe facilitates stronger collaboration and coherence across the partners.
The outcomes of EFDRR forum are included in the United Nations Secretary General’s report to the General Assembly, in the deliberations at the High Level Political Forum in New York and at the Global Platform on Disaster Risk Reduction.
EXPECTED OUTCOMES

Good practices and knowledge on disaster risk-informed policies, programmes and investments are shared, with a particular focus on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and the following recovery;
Partnerships are forged for increased disaster resilience;
Progress is assessed in the implementation of the Sendai Framework for DRR in the region.
The integration of disaster risk management in relevant sectors, particularly the health sector, is promoted for longer term resilience;
Contributions to the follow-up processes of United Nations conferences and summits are made.
Establish a common understanding of the common challenges and immediate threats in Europe
Agree on a joint future vision of a disaster resilient European and Central Asian region in 2030
Adoption of the 2021-2030 EFDRR RoadMap

The 2021 EFDRR will be structured along a threefold approach. It will, 1.) take stock of lessons from COVID-19 crisis, showcasing good practices in Europe, and Europe’s role in the world; 2) review progress to date in implementing the Sendai Framework and articulate what changes are needed for a transformative agenda on disaster risk reduction; across the pillars of economic recovery, good governance and for social equity; and 3) commit to ensuring that a disaster impact is never again so severe as the COVID-19 pandemic, articulating new commitments to achieve deliver greater resilience in Europe.
The key outcome documents would include:

2021-2030 EFDRR Roadmap – The EFDRR Roadmap forms the basis for coordinated implementation of Sendai Framework for DRR and related SDGs targets until 2030.
Stakeholder Declaration – Heads of the national delegations and practitioners responsible for disaster risk reduction within the region will agree on a Stakeholder Declaration that highlights main issues considered during the EFDRR and proposes way forward.
High-level Communiqué – At the High-Level Roundtable, participants endorse focus areas and actions for the EFDRR Road Map implementation.

More information here

AE's Council of Administration meeting
2021-11-16 - 2021-11-17 | Online
