Autism Europe

XIX National Congress of AETAPI "AutismS, Understanding Diversity". Cartagena, Spain
2018-11-15 - 2018-11-17 | Auditorio y Palacio de Congresos El Batel, Paseo Alfonso XII, S/N, Cartagena, 30201, Spain
On November 15, 16 and 17 the XIX National Congress of AETAPI (the Spanish Association of Autism Professionals) will take place in Cartagena (Spain).
Under the slogan “Autism, Understanding Diversity” (“AutismoS, Entendiendo la Diversidad” in Spanish), AETAPI want to highlight this year the protagonism of people with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the visualization and experience of their diversity, the enhancement of their abilities and strengths, as well as the role that It has society -which we have each and every one- in its inclusion as full citizens.

World Autism Organisation Congress 2018- USA
2018-11-12 - 2018-11-15 | Marriott Marquis Houston, 1777 Walker St, Houston, Houston, TX, 77010, United States
Endorsed by the Autism Society of America, the World Autism Organisation (WAO) congress is a joint venture between Associations from Mexico (notably in Nuevo León), with significant assistance from regional associations and centres from Houston, making it a genuine “Tex-Mex” event.
Historically, the WAO international congresses attract 1,000 – 1,500 delegates from many countries around the world and with Houston offering such a host city with good access by air and other travel options, WAO is confident that there will be even greater participation.
Preparations are well under way to ensure that this congress will offer people with autism, their families, friends and relevant professionals a comprehensive programme of well-informed and respected speakers. Diversity of topics, with focus on latest research, practical skill upliftment and personal experiences will be the backbone of the congress programme. Plenary and other relevant presentations will have simultaneous translation into Spanish.
During the intervals, there will be a large and diverse selection of exhibitors to further enhance knowledge on autism-specific resources, as well as a comprehensive selection of poster presentations.
1st Call for Abstracts | “Closing the Gap”
Important Dates:

Abstract Submission Site Opens: November 21, 2016
Submission Deadline: December 31, 2017
Acceptance Notifications: March 31, 2018

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1er Congrès national de l'autisme. Berne, Suisse
2018-11-09 - 2018-11-10 | Eventfabrik AG, Fabrikstrasse 12, Bern, 3012, Switzerland
A cette occasion, des expert-e-s professionnel-le-s suisses et étrangers (autant des spécialistes que des personnes touchées de près ou de loin par l’autisme), examinent et expliquent des sujets importants de la vie des personnes TSA ainsi que de leur entourage.
Dans le cadre de cet évènement, Autisme Suisse est particulièrement heureux de pouvoir présenter, ainsi que de nombreux/-ses autres intervenant-e-s, Mathias Huber (Suisse), Joaquín Fuentes (Espagne), Francesca Happe (Angleterre) et Nouchine Hadjikhani (Etats-Unis d’Amérique) en tant que “Keynote Speakers” bénéficiant d’une large expérience.
Au total, 18 thèmes à options viennent compléter les principaux exposés.
Dates
30.01.2018
Début des inscriptions
15.04.2018
Fin du tarif préférentiel
09.-10.11.2018
Journées du congrès

Conference: "Autism -Training professionals to foster inclusion". Brussels, Belgium
2018-11-08 14:00 - 17:30 (Europe/Paris) | Brussels 44 Centre, Passage 44, Kruidtuinlaan 44, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
If you are a professional working with people on the autism spectrum, this half-day conference will give you the opportunity to learn more about available training on autism online, independently of your area of knowledge.
This event, organised by Autism-Europe, will share the results of the work undertaken by of professionals from Spain, Serbia, Portugal and Belgium in the framework of the Erasmus+ project IPA+, as well as an expert trainer from the UK.
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Simultaneous translation into English and French will be provided.
The programme
Download the draft agenda
The IPA+ training
The IPA+ Training, developed in collaboration with academics, multidisciplinary professionals, parents and self-advocates, aims at addressing the existing gaps in training on autism, taking into account the needs of autistic people and their families, and the demands of society in general. Acknowledging the diversity of people on the autism spectrum, as well as the existing approaches and intervention models in autism offered by support services, IPA+ proposes a new educational strategy to qualify a wide range of professionals to support autistic people in different contexts and spheres of life.
It is hoped that participating in the modules will help professionals to grow in confidence, assisting them in making and implementing self-help strategies that will go some way toward meeting the needs of the autistic people they work with and easing strain associated with their professional activity.
Keynote speaker
Linda Woodcock- Director for AT Autism, UK
Linda has many years’ experience of working with autistic people and their families. She previously managed advice and advocacy services and a family support service for a large regional charity. She has been instrumental in devising and delivering innovative person centred training courses for parents and families in understanding autism and behaviours that challenge. She also delivers this training to professionals within health, social care and education services, as well as the criminal justice system. In addition, Linda carries out assessments and service audit and reviews working both in the UK and internationally. She is the co author of the book ‘Managing Family Meltdown: The low arousal approach and autism’. Linda manages a person centred service for her adult son who has autism and severe and complex needs.
AT-Autism, associated member of Autism-Europe, offers training and consultancy in all aspects of autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions to support individuals, families, professionals and organisations in the UK and internationally.

Innovation in Autism Practice: The Future is Calling. Glasgow, UK.
2018-11-08 - 2018-11-09 | Grand Central Hotel, 99 Gordon St, Glasgow, G1 3SF, United Kingdom
As part of the 50th anniversary celebrations of Autism-Europe’s member Scottish Autism, a two day conference which aims to provide a platform for sharing visionary approaches to the development of autism practice will be held in November 2018.
The programme will be influenced and informed by a contemporary view that embraces autism as a developmental difference and focuses on a capacity view of the individual. Day one will centre around the culture and context of practice and day two will look at innovation in practice.
Keynote speakers will include:

Etienne Wenger-Trayner, Independent researcher, consultant, author and speaker, USA
Professor Roy Richard Grinker, Professor of Anthropology and International Affairs, USA
Peter Vermeulen, Autism Consultant, Lecturer and Trainer, Autisme Centraal, Gent, Belgium
Dr Jacqueline Ravet, Senior Lecturer, University of Aberdeen, UK
Jon Adams, Artistic Director, Flow Observatorium, UK
Charlene Tait, Director of Autism Practice & Research, Scottish Autism

Scottish Autism want to engage with others who share our ambition to promote practice based evidence and recognise the value of the lived experience of autistic people. We would like to invite you to submit an abstract for an oral or poster submission on the following topics:

Innovative service design and delivery
Participation – valuing the lived experience of autistic people
Enabling voice and choice
Research to practice – models of support that have been informed by research or evaluation
Communities of practice that support the development of good autism practice
New perspectives on the use of evidence within autism research

By clicking on the link below you will be invited to create an account and submit your oral or poster submission. Further submission guidance is available once your account has been created.
Submit Your Abstract
Please note the deadline for submissions has been extended to Monday 30 April.
Any enquiries should be directed to Charlene Tait, Director of Autism Practice and Research at charlene.tait(at)scottishautism.org

3rd Annual Cyprus International Conference on Autism Treatment and Research. Limassol, Cyprus
2018-11-02 - 2018-11-05
The 3rd Annual Cyprus International Conference on Autism Treatment and Research. focuses this year on the theme: “Neurodiversity, Individuality, and Opportunities for Life: 360 Support, Best Practices, and Shared Synergies.”
This year, Magic Always Happens, Inc., and Magic Always Happens Cyprus’ scientific works are focusing on Neurodiversity, Individuality, and Opportunities for Life, via their “360 Approach” that encapsulates support through best practices, and shared synergies.
This international conference integrates plenary sessions, hands-on workgroups and workshops, poster sessions, as well as in vivo group support to parents of people on the autism spectrum.
This year, a 3-day-long seminar with all interested local parents is offered to provide them with a listening ear, support, guidance, and practical ways to cope with day-to-day issues. The contribution of our think tank to this, and other efforts, remains priceless.
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The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Practice. Maastricht, Netherlands
2018-10-25 - 2018-10-26 | Maastricht University, Faculty of Law, Bouillonstraat 1-3, Maastricht, 6211 LH, Netherlands
This conference will present a co-ordinated series of accounts of how the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is being used and interpreted in domestic courts in a variety of jurisdictions.
The conference will draw on the emerging field of comparative international law and will provide a critical analysis of the factors which underpin the extent and nature of the use of the CRPD by domestic courts.
The conference will present some of the key findings of the book: Lisa Waddington and Anna Lawson (eds.), The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Practice: A Comparative Analysis of the Role of Courts, OUP, 2018. In addition, it will be an opportunity to engage in deeper analysis and discussion with legal practitioners (lawyers, judges and members of equality authorities which have a quasi-judicial role) regarding the way in which the CRPD is being used by courts and tribunals.
Organisers: Professor Lisa Waddington and Dr. Andrea Broderick (Maastricht University), with Professor Anna Lawson (Leeds University)
Registration is open now!
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The new MFF and cohesion policy: how to better use EU funds for persons with disabilities in the new financial framework. Brussels, Belgium
2018-10-23 09:30 - 13:00 | European Economic and Social Commitee- Salle VMA3, Rue Van Maerlant 2, Bruxelles, 1040, Belgium
The European Economic and Social Committe Study Group on Disability Rights is organising a public hearing on “The new Multiannaul Financial Framework (MFF) and cohesion policy: how to better use EU funds for persons with disabilities in the new financial framework”.
The aim of the event is to look into the changes for funds available for inclusions of persons with disabilities in the new MFF and cohesion policy.
Based also on presentations of good practices, we will try to identify what worked and what did not in the past MFF and make recommendations for the future.
Your presence and input are most welcome!

AsIAm National Autism Conference 2018: “Building Inclusive Communities”- Dublin, Ireland
2018-10-20 08:00 - 17:30 | The Grand Hotel, Malahide, Co. Dublin., Grove Road, Malahide, Co., Dublin, K36 XT65, Ireland
The 3rd Annual AsIAm National Autism Conference will explore the theme of Building Inclusive Communities. Since its inception, the AsIAm Conference has been a place to highlight and discuss issues that are important to the autistic community in Ireland; from school to the world of work right through to growing up, making friends and sexuality.
This year’s #AsIAmConf18 will not only build on this work but also look at practical ways in which we can really create a more inclusive Ireland right through all stages of life.
AsIAm is always delighted with the huge interest in the event and work hard to ensure that it is as accessible and inclusive as possible for all members of the autism community.
Conference Agenda
8.00 Registration including Sensory Friendly Registration Area
9.30 Conference Opening Address
9.45 Keynote: Autism: How My Unstoppable Mother proved the Professionals Wrong (Chris Varney ICAN Network Australia)
10.30 Refreshments and Exhibition
11.15 Breakout Sessions
Breakout 1: Building Inclusive Primary Education (Maja Toudal, Danish Self-Advocate)
Breakout 2: Building Inclusive Work Opportunities (Cat Hughes – DCU Autism Friendly University Coordinator)
Breakout 3: Building Inclusive Clubs (Zarah Doyle – Special Education Tutor)
Breakout 4: Building Inclusive Communities (Robin Bush – Chief Executive, Autism Together)
12.00 Main Stage: Building an Inclusive Ireland (Conference Sponsor – SuperValu)
12.15 Lunch and Exhibition
1.30 Keynote: Energy Accounting – Managing everyday life activities to avoid overloading (Maja Toudal, Danish Self-Advocate)
2.45 Breakout Sessions
Breakout A: Building Inclusive Secondary Education (Shaun Greville – NCSE)
Breakout B: Building Inclusive workplaces (Chris Varney, ICAN Network Australia)
Breakout C: Building Inclusive Early Years Learning (Fiona Ferris – AsIAm Early Years Training Programme)
Breakout D: Building Inclusive Communities (Robin Bush – Chief Executive, Autism Together)
3.45 Speaker Panel Discussion
4.30 AsIAm Projects Update
5.30 Conference Close
(Please note: agenda is subject to change)
Any ticketing related queries should be directed to ticketing@asiam.ie.

Inclusion and Human Rights- From concepts to practices.- Pinhal Novo, Portugal
2018-10-20 | Auditório Municipal de Pinhal Novo, Praça da Indepêndencia S/N, Pinhal Novo, 2955-120, Portugal
Inovar Autismo – Associação de Cidadania e Inclusão, will hold its first International Seminar the 20th October 2018.
For the first time in Portugal, Inovar Autismo is honored to count on Pietro Cirrincione, Vice President of Autism-Europe, as special guest of this event.
The event will also feature a large and prestigious multidimensional panel of speakers, with and without disabilities, as you can see in the attached programme.
The conference will highlight the following topics:

Self-determination and self-presentation
Independent living and human rights
The challenge of inclusion over the life cycle transitions
The new legislation of inclusive schools in Portugal

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Download the detailed programme of the event
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La vie affective et sexuelle des jeunes en situation de handicap.- Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgique
2018-10-18 09:00 - 16:30 | Aula Magna, Place Raymond Lemaire, Louvain-la-Neuve, 1348
L’objectif de cette journée est d’ouvrir la réflexion et d’échanger des pistes de travail tant avec des experts en la matière qu’entre participants venus d’institutions diverses et vivant dès lors des réalités de terrain et pratiques différentes.
Parce que les pulsions, la découverte de son corps et du corps de l’autre, le désir, les premiers sentiments amoureux et l’ébullition que le fait de grandir provoquent n’apparaissent pas subitement à l’âge adulte, les professionnels travaillant en centres d’hébergement/centres de jour pour enfants/adolescents ou au sein d’écoles spécialisées sont confrontés à l’éveil de la sensualité et de la sexualité des jeunes au quotidien.
Parfois décontenancés par leurs questions, par leurs mises en acte, par les réactions des familles, ces éducateurs, psychologues, … ont cependant une mission d’éducation et d’accompagnement de ces jeunes y compris dans le domaine de la vie relationnelle, affective et sexuelle.

Ce que nous devons aux marginaux. Namur, Belgique
2018-10-17 20:15 - 22:00 | Université de Namur – Amphithéâtre Pedro Arrupe Sentier Thomas, Rue de Bruxelles, Namur, 5000, Belgium
Depuis la métaphore de la manufacture d’épingles d’Adam Smith qui a véritablement inauguré l’économie moderne en la fondant sur la spécialisation des tâches et donc sur la nécessaire adéquation de l’être humain à un schéma socio-économique plutôt que l’inverse, l’idéal social tel que le promeuvent les écoles au sens le plus large ou encore le monde économique correspond à une normalisation, ou du moins à une évaluation normative, de l’être humain.
Pour autant, la figure, naguère au coeur de tout progrès et particulièrement valorisée, de l’excentrique créateur mû non point par les lois de l’économie ni par une quelconque nécessité mais motu proprio, n’a pas disparu. Après avoir esquissé quelques exemples modernes dans des domaines inattendus tels que la genèse des universités ou de l’ordre politique, nous pourrons également analyser le troublant phénomène de réécriture normalisante post-mortem des biographies de ces excentriques, afin de les rendre plus en phase avec les attentes sociales.
Josef Schovanec, docteur en philosophie, est saltimbanque dans l’autisme, chroniqueur à la Première (RTBF) et mineur de cryptomonnaies.

GrappleThon Belgium- 24h Brazilian Jiu jistsu charity marathon
2018-10-13 - 2018-10-14 | Aorta Training Centre, Rue de la Luzerne 40, Brussels, 1030, Belgium
GrappleThon addicts Weronika Urbanska and Mike Van Dammen organise a charity event in Brussels aiming at raising money for Autism-Europe and Blackbelts for Butterflies to support people on the autism spectrum. A GrappleThon is a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ) event where the BJJ community gets together to roll for a predetermined period, fundraising for a worthy cause.
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Practical information

All clubs and/or affiliations are welcomed;
the event will run for 24h;
participants do not have to stay/roll for the whole event, they can drop in even just for one roll;
It might be an opportunity for people who wish to try Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for the first time to do so in a friendly environment;
the participation is free but organisers kindly ask to donate at least 1€ for charity;
GrappleThon is not a competition;
There will be prizes for participants, good music and friendly vibes to make it even more fun!

II Congress on Mental Health: Meeting the Needs of the XXI Century. Moscow, Russia
2018-10-05 08:00 - 2018-10-07 17:00 | Crowne Plaza Moscow – World Trade Centre, Krasnopresnenskaya Naberezhnaya, 12, Moscow, 123610, Russian Federation
The II Congress on Mental Health follows the success and continues the traditions of the I Congress on Mental Health that resulted in delivering 11 scientific events, 165 scientific reports, publication of the Collection of scientific papers from different areas of scientific knowledge in the mental health fields and development of the Declaration.
Autism-Europe’s President Zsuzsanna Szilvasy is part of the International Organizing Committee and will make a speech.
700 experts representing 33 countries introduced their commitment and priority tasks in the field of protection of people’s mental health.
Established on the initiative of the Russian NGOs uniting psychiatrists, psychotherapists, psychologists, teachers, lawyers, social workers, distinguished personalities from the world of culture and sport, and with the support of the Government of the Russian Federation, the Congress presented a practical regional model for effective collaboration in the field of mental health.
Having been recognized and supported by the international professional organizations including the World Psychiatric Association (WPA), the World Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation (WAPR), the European Psychiatric Association (EPA), the World Council for Psychotherapy (WCP), the Action for Mental Health (AMH), the International Association on Social Security (ISSA), the Asian Federation for Psychotherapy (AFP), the Fédération Française de Psychothérapie et Psychanalyse, and the others, the Congress has created an interdisciplinary and intersectoral dialogue platform to discuss the ways of improving mental health at a global scale.

EASPD International Conference: “Technology and digitalisation in social care. The impact on Education, Employment and Independent Living”. Barcelona, Spain
2018-10-04 - 2018-10-05 | Caixa Forum Barcelona, Avinguda de Francesc Ferrer i Guàrdia 6-8, Barcelona, 08038
EASPD International Conference 2018 “Technology and digitalisation in social care. The impact on Education, Employment and Independent Living” Barcelona, 4 – 5 October 2018.
The conference will include actors from diverse fields: service providers, public authorities, disabled persons’ organisations.
Additionally to the conference, participants can attend a gala dinner, Interest Groups and Standing Committees meetings and the General Assembly only open to EASPD members (6 October).
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Public hearing: Delivery of essential services in conjunction with the European Pillar of Social Rights- Brussels, Belgium
2018-10-03 14:30 - 17:30 | European Economic and Social Commitee- Salle VMA3, Rue Van Maerlant 2, Bruxelles, 1040, Belgium
The rights and principles forming the European Pillar of Social Rights fall into three areas, one of which is social protection and inclusion, which is to say everything touching upon living conditions in our society. The 20th and final principle of the European Pillar of Social Rights deals with “access to essential services”.

This principle establishes the right to essential services of good quality and gives a non-comprehensive list of those services most important to people’s daily lives. However, it raises more questions than it brings answers to the challenges.
First of all, the concept of essential services does not exist in the Treaties and therefore has no legal value. Why a new concept should be proposed instead of taking over that ofservices of general interest which is included in the Treaty as services of non economic services of general interest (NESGI) and services of general economic interest (SGEI)?
The examples cited by the European Commission to illustrate this principle, namely water, transport, energy, electricity, are SGEIs which are treated by Protocol 26 annexed to the Treaty, which goes beyond the concept of essential services, which speaks of a “right of access to quality services”, while the said Protocol also speaks of affordable prices, security, equal treatment, universal access and user rights.
The notion of “essential services” exists with certain international organizations, hence the question whether the European Commission intends to be part of a more global framework beyond that of the EU? Then it will be necessary to specify this frame.
Registration is open until 26 September 2018.

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2nd World Summit on Accessible Tourism- Brussels, Belgium
2018-10-01 - 2018-10-02 | The Egg Brussels, Rue Bara 175, Brussels, 1070, Belgium
The theme of this 2nd Summit is: ‘The Accessible Tourism Chain’ and it will organise more than 20 sessions that will enrich all participants with the latest findings and innovations in accessible tourism knowledge. In conjunction with the Summit, an exhibition, focusing on ‘Accessible Leisure and Holiday’ will be hosted, allowing participants to discover and promote accessible tourist destinations worldwide.
A social and technical tour programme is beign built in line with Belgium’s renowned hospitable reputation to enjoy all areas of interest in and around Brussels, its region, products and services.
The 2nd World Summit on Accessible Tourism is a unique opportunity to showcase innovation and best practices in terms of accessible destinations worldwide. This edition of the Summit will welcome hundreds of participants and key players that welcome people with special needs thanks to the development and promotion of accessible destinations for all. Discover accessible tourist destinations, products and services from all over the world.

Concert- La nuit des loups.-Brussels, Belgium
2018-09-29 20:30 - 21:30 | La vénerie asbl Espace Delvaux, Rue Gratès 3, Watermael-Boitsfort, 1170, Belgium
Une étincelle entre Lou. B et les Gueules de Loup.
Heureux destin qui croise des talents. Ils sont jeunes, ils ont en commun la langue française et Watermael-Boitsfort. Cet été, en deux sessions ils ont échangé leurs compositions, leurs énergies, l’humour et proposent une aventure commune. Pour cette soirée, ce sera un seul plateau avec les cinq et suivant les besoins musicaux, ils entreront et sortiront dans les morceaux rock, reggae et les ballades.
Lou, comme d’autres enfants porteurs du syndrome de Morsier a des capacités musicales hors du commun et une mémoire sonore exceptionnelle. Il est capable d’interpréter au piano des airs de jazz, de rock ou de variétés parfois complexes. Timour, chanteur des Gueules de Loup a 16 ans et sa voix s’accorde parfaitement à celle de Lou, Julien est un formidable soliste, Tom le bassiste a une belle présence sonore et physique et le plus sage, le batteur Seb assume l’horloge du bazar !

An EU Strategy for Autism to Leave No One Behind– European Parliament, Brussels, Belgium
2018-09-25 10:30 - 12:30 | European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de;Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 1047, Belgium
On the 25 September, Autism-Europe is organising a conference hosted by MEP Nicola Caputo in the room ASP 3H1 of the European Parliament in Brussels.
The event will explore the possibility of a future EU strategy on autism, and the added value it could give in improving the quality of life of autistic people and their families.
It will also be an occasion to present recent research into autism prevalence, early detection, ageing and the social costs of autism in different EU countries and regions. The research was conducted as part of the ASDEU programme, a grant for research into the social elements of autism, created at the request of the European Parliament.
Download the draft agenda
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To register simply fill out this online form
You will then be sent a confirmation email.
Following the security requirements of the European Parliament, you will be required to provide your name, your nationality, your date of birth and your ID number. This information will not be retained by Autism-Europe after the event.
Please note that as the venue has a limited capacity, places will be attributed on a first come first serve basis.
Autism-Europe follows strict EU legislation to ensure the protection of your private data. Information about of policy can be found on our website. Photographs will also be taken during the event, which might feature on Autism-Europe’s website and on social media to report on the event.

FRA's Fundamental Rights Forum.- Vienna, Austria
2018-09-25 - 2018-09-27 | METAStadt, Dr. Otto Neurath Gasse 3, Vienna, 1220, Austria
Global threats are eroding human rights progress and commitments. This is happening even though the Universal Declaration of Human Rights has existed for 70 years, and the EU has its very own Charter of Fundamental Rights.
The EU and its Member States are struggling to find effective answers to the problems people face. These include:

security concerns
economic worries
changing global migratory patterns
fake news
lack of public debate
alienation or ‘othering’

Populist movements are exploiting all of this for their own gain. As a result, society is being fragmented. Some groups increasingly feel separated, excluded and marginalised.
People in the EU risk losing their sense of belonging – both to the societies they live in and the values which underpin the EU. That said, the 2017 EU Citizenship report shows that Europeans expect more to be done to promote common values.
The Forum will be a catalyst to reignite a passion for fairness, justice and equality.
The Forum is a unique space for dialogue on the pressing human rights challenges in the EU. It is an opportunity to engage in new conversations and shape critical human rights agendas.
Among those meeting in Vienna will be leading global and European voices from:

politics
human rights
international and regional intergovernmental organisations
civil society
faith communities
the arts
business
trade unions
and many others

The Forum is organised by the European Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA).
Can I follow events at the Forum?
Registration for the Forum has closed. You can follow the event live by joining the debate online.
FRA has indicated Twitter usernames in the programme. Where possible, please use these to tag participants in posts and photos from the Forum. It’s great for their visibility and might get a retweet.
We have also created dedicated hashtags. Remember to include the Forum hashtag—#RightsForum18—in all your social posts, as this will help people to be able to find us as easily and through as many channels as possible.

#RebuildingTrust
#SharedNeighbourhoods
#RightsCulture
#MyRightsAreYourRights
#RightsTech
#HumanRightsMatter

Early Typical and Atypical DEvelopment (ETADE) Conference- Brainview project. London, UK
2018-09-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Centre for Brain and Cognition Developemtn (CBCD), University of London, Clore Building - Room B01 Birkbeck, University of London, London, WC1E 7JL, United Kingdom
This conference is the result of a 3-year European Union Marie Sklodowska-Curie Action aimed at the development of novel methods to detect autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders at an early age.
While BRAINVIEW is officially coming to a close, we aim to present results of our 3 year efforts, and continue to bring the most current and impactful research and tools on topics related to early typical and atypical development, and how they related to the early detection and intervention of neurodevelopmental disorders such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and ADHD.
Autism-Europe is an observing partner of this project.
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Call for Abstracts

Formats
ETADE 2018 will be accepting abstract for posters for presenting your contribution.
Submission
To submit your abstract for your poster, please email it to brainviewconference@gmail.com by June 1, 2018.
We are seeking high-quality and original submissions, posters, which will be reviewed by the ETADE Brainvew conference comittee on the basis of the methodology, originality of the work, writing quality and the overall contribution to the field of measuring behavior.

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Conference- Autisme: Changer le regard. Le syndrome d'Asperger au féminin. Liège, Belgium
2018-09-17 19:45 - 21:30 | Amphithéatres Opéra (ULiège), Place de la République Française 41, Liège, 4000, Belgium
Dans le cadre du cycle de conférences 2018-2019 du lundi, le Centre pour la Valorisation des Intelligences Multiples (CVIM) a l’honneur d’accueillir:
Julie DACHEZ, est autiste Asperger, blogueuse militante (emoiemoietmoi.over-blog.com), conférencière et docteure en psychologie sociale. Dans son travail de recherche, elle étudie les attitudes et les changements d’attitude à l’égard de l’autisme, les représentations sociales et les stratégies de coping.
Elle est auteure du roman graphique La différence invisible, paru aux éditions Delcourt et également auteure de Dans ta bulle!, paru aux éditions Marabout.
Liliya RESHETNYAK est titulaire d’un Master en RH et Entrepreneure dans l’accompagnement de profils atypiques hypersensibles, Asperger, HPI. Elle est passionnée par l’interaction entre le côté unique et différent de chacun, et l’intelligence collective.
Elle est également co-fondatrice & CEO de Hipip IN qui détecte les talents cachés et facilite l’intégration professionnelle des profils atypiques (Autistes Asperger, TDA/H, Dys…, Hypersensibles, HPI…) avec pour devise :
JE NE SUIS PAS DIFFÉRENT DE TOI, JE SUIS DIFFÉRENT COMME TOI.
Les bénéfices de cette conférence seront versés au profit du CVIM.
Cliquez ici pour vous inscrire
Le CVIM
Le CVIM est une ASBL fondée en 2013 à Liège (Belgique), qui a pour mission la Valorisation des Intelligences Multiples chez les personnes à hauts potentiels, quels que soient ces potentiels. Cette ASBL est spécialisée non seulement dans l’identification pluridisciplinaire des Intelligences atypiques, mais aussi dans l’accompagnement de ces profils à besoins spécifiques, tant en milieux scolaires qu’en milieux professionnels ou familiaux.
Le CVIM s’attache à mettre en avant les qualités et les valeurs intrinsèques des personnes accompagnées, pour leur permettre de les utiliser comme leviers dans leurs milieux de vie et arriver à leur épanouissement personnel, professionnel et familial.

Autistica's Autism Research Conference 2018- London, UK
2018-09-06 08:00 - 18:00 | University of London- Drysdale Building, Northampton Square, London, EC1V 0HB, United Kingdom
Autistica announces its first annual autism research conference on 6 September 2018 at City, University of London.

This conference will bring together autism researchers, autistic people, relatives and carers. As a group, we will discuss key areas of priority.
By bringing everyone together we can start to make real progress towards long, happy, healthy lives for all autistic people.
Join the event for:

keynote speeches from autistic people and researchers including Francesca Happé, Liz Pellicano and Tony Charman (autistic speakers TBC);
quick-fire oral presentations for early career researchers;
parallel sessions focusing on priority research areas: mental health, physical health, language and communication, epilepsy, complex needs and social care
poster presentations;
awards for early career researchers.

Find out more here
Early bird registration for the conference has now sold out. Standard registration will be available from 16th June until 31st July.
Tickets are available in three separate categories (community, senior researchers and professionals, early career researchers). For a description of each of these categories please click here.

Open Mic - Discrimination in the EU. Brussels, Belgium
2018-09-05 15:00 - 17:00 | Esplanade Solidarnosc, European Parliament (outside), Belgium
On the 5th September from 3 to 5 PM, Several European Parliament Intergroups (LGBT, Youth, Children Rights and ARDI) will hold an open mic session about the Equal Treatment Directive. It will take place on the Esplanade Solidarnosc (the terrace that connects Place du Luxembourg to the entrance of the European Parliament).
President of the European Disability Forum, Yannis Vardakastanis, will participate in the open mic session.
As the Equal Treatment Directive is strongly advocated for by the European Disability Movement, we kindly invite to participate as speaker or listener in the event.
Preliminary programme:
15:00-15.15 : Welcome
15:15-16:45 : Open mic
16:45-17:00 : Conclusion
Register here (as a speaker or listener)
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CRPD - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 20 Session. Geneva, Switzerland
2018-08-27 - 2018-09-21 | United Nations Human Rights Council, Geneva, Switzerland
The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities opens its 20thsession on August 27 during which it will review Algeria, Bulgaria, Malta, Philippines, Poland, South Africa and the FYR of Macedonia. It will also initiate the second cycle of review under the simplified reporting procedure by adopting list of issues prior to reporting on Austria, Azerbaijan, Germany, Mongolia and Sweden.
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD Committee) is the body of independent experts which monitors implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by the States Parties. All States Parties are obliged to submit regular reports to the Committee on how the rights of persons with disabilities are being implemented. The Committee examines each report, holds an interactive dialogue with the State delegation in a public session and makes recommendations on the steps which should be taken to improve CRPD implementation.
During this session, the Committee will review Algeria, Bulgaria, Malta, Philippines, Poland, South Africa and The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia; and it will also initiate the second cycle of review under the simplified reporting procedure by adopting list of issues prior to reporting on Austria, Azerbaijan, Germany, Mongolia and Sweden; as well as adopting list of issues on the initial report of Iraq.
The Committee also plans to make advances with the draft General Comment no. 7on Articles 4.3 and 33.3. In this sense, taking into account that the Day of General Discussion was held in June 11thin New York during the Civil Society Forum to the Conference of States Parties, the Committee will host two public events to give civil society the opportunity to raise comments on the draft general comment no. 7(version of May this year). These events will take place on August 27 and 5 September from 3 pm to 4 pm.
On August 31th, the CRPD Committee will host a celebration of the 10th years of activities of the Committee. Key partners and stay holders will be present to join the celebration and share their insights on the past decade and on the challenges laying ahead.
On September 13th, the CRPD Committee will host a Celebration of the International Day of Sign Languages, with the active participation of IDA´s member the World Federation of the Deaf (WFD). See more in WFD Website.
This 20th session immediately will be followed the CRPD Committee’s 10th pre-session which took place from 24 to 27 September 2017 during which it will adopt the list of issues on Niger, Norway, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Turkey and Vanuatu.
All States reports and public written contributions by organizations of persons with disabilities, and other documents relevant to States review processes are available at the website of the Committee on its 20th sessionand on its 10th pre-session.
Programme of Work
The public sessions of the CRPD Committee, including State party reviews of Algeria, Bulgaria, Malta, Philippines, Poland, South Africa and The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, will be webcast live by the United Nations Office of Geneva on UNTV .
Webcast will be provided in ENGLISH, International Sign, National Sign language and national language of the countries (ensured when language is a UN language)..
If audio is provided on a national language of a country which is not a UN language, it will be done so under the label “ORIGINAL” in the UN WebTV site.

ECCL Webinar 7 - Supporting people of all ages with complicated lives and support needs
2018-07-27 11:00 - 12:00
A webinar sharing practice in planning and support for people with very complicated support needs and lives to move out of institutions and live independently in the community. We will hear from Ralph Broad about Local Area Co-ordination and connecting people into their local communities and from a team in England supporting people to move out of long stay hospitals; Sam Sly, Jo Hogg and Denise Needleman (IOOH Ltd)
Registration link will be circulated after Webinar 6.

IACAPAP Congress 2018- Understanding diversity and uniqueness
2018-07-23 - 2018-07-27 | Prague Congress Centre, 5. května 1640/65, Prague, 4, 140 21, Czech Republic
The mission of the 23rd World Congress of the International Association for Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Allied Professions (IACAPAP 2018) is to bring together Professionals involved in research and care on child and adolescent mental health across all disciplines from around the world.
Guided by the theme “Understanding Diversity and Uniqueness” the scientific program will review top-edge knowledge providing a base for an individualized approach to the mental health of children, adolescents and families. We are looking forward to welcoming you in the inspiring, historical city of Prague in the very heart of Europe.

Important Dates
8 January 2018
Abstract Submission Deadline
February 2018
Notification of Abstract Acceptance
21 March 2018
Early Bird Registration Deadline
21 March 2018
Registration Deadline for Presenting Authors
4 July 2018
Online Registration to Close

Mapping Exclusion event- Brussels, Belgium
2018-07-11 11:00 - 13:00 | European Parliament, Rue Wiertz 60, Bruxelles, Bruxelles-Capitale, Région de;Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, 1047, Belgium
Mental Health Europe organises an event in the European Parliament, hoisted by Tomáš Zdechovský MEP ( Czech Republic), to present the findings and policy recommendations from the Mapping and Understanding Exclusion report.
The event will examine how European Union (EU) funding can continue to support the inclusion of people with mental health problems through community-based services.
The event will examine:

The state of mental health services across Europe (35+ countries)
The case for investing in mental health
How EU funding could be used to promote human rights compliant and recovery-oriented mental health services
Human rights, mental health and the European situation
The perspective of users of community-based mental health support

A more detailed programme will be available shortly. In the meantime, you are invited to register to attend the event using the button below:
Register here by Monday 2 July.

50th Annual Autism Society National Conference- USA
2018-07-10 - 2018-07-12 | Hyatt Regency, Bethesda Maryland and United States Capitol Building, Washington, DC, United States
After 50 years of national conferences throughout the United States, the Autism Society is returning to the Washington, D.C. area for our 50th annual conference.
This conference will focus on how the Autism Society’s Quality of Life goals can help shape the future of autism.
Their new and improved conference format will keep the best of past conferences (unique and interesting educational sessions, networking opportunities and great speakers) but will also focus on how together we can make an impact on issues of critical national importance by making our voices heard on Capitol Hill.
Please plan on joining us in the Washington D.C. area for this one-of-a-kind opportunity to change lives!
Stay tuned for more information – registration opens in early January 2018.

Autism-Europe Executive Committee meeting. Brussels, Belgium
2018-07-07 - 2018-07-08 | Autism-Europe, Rue Montoyer 39, Bruxelles, 1000, Belgium
