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SUMMARY:Online Conference - "From Declarations to Action: Time for Social Rights!"
DESCRIPTION:As Covid-19 continues to rage across Europe and the world\, the pandemic serves as a bitter and stark reminder of the need to invest in our societies and economies to make them more just\, resilient and sustainable. \nWhile this need is not new\, it is in times of crisis that the European project must prove its validity as a project for the good of all through protecting people\, supporting businesses\, investing in equality\, social progress and economic well-being. Such progress must have people at its centre\, and the fulfilment of their needs for care\, work\, dignity\, security and thriving future.  \nToday\, the European Pillar of Social Rights (EPSR) is called upon now more than ever to show in concrete terms its full value. The Action Plan for its implementation must live up to these strong demands by informing recovery and progress with the principles of social justice\, investment in the common good\, sustainable economy and democracy. \nThe European Alliance Stand Up for the EPSR invites you to the online conference\, involving Europe’s institutions and key stakeholders\, to explain what the European Pillar of Social Rights is\, why Europe and its people need it and how it must become a reality on which to rebuild our future. \nInterpretation will be available in English\, French\, German\, Italian\, Polish and Spanish. \nThe link to the zoom online event will be shared upon registration.  \nClick here to access the agenda \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.autismeurope.org/event/online-conference-from-declarations-to-action-time-for-social-rights/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Policy and Advocacy session: Gender inequalities in care and pay in the EU
DESCRIPTION:Gender equality in care and pay in Europe has always been a slow-paced struggle. However\, faced with an unprecedented challenge such as the Covid-19 pandemic\, unequal structures have even more intensified where women are once again those carrying the greatest burden of families and society. On International Women’s Day\, COFACE Families Europe is therefore bringing into focus gender inequality in care and pay through a European expert seminar. \nDifferent reports have stated that during the pandemic of Covid-19 the gender care gap is on the increase\, with women taking up a disproportionate share of additional household and caring tasks\, despite the fact that many men have been teleworking as well. Women have also been hit harder economically than men. This policy and advocacy session on gender inequalities is not only needed to shine a light on Covid-19 related circumstances\, but is set in a crucial moment of social developments within the EU. The session comes after a year of the adoption of the European Commission’s Gender Equality Strategy (GES)\, a few months after the EPSCO Council adopted conclusions and guidelines aiming at closing the care gap\, and the European Parliament voted its own report on the GES. \nThe objectives of the session are to:\n\nConnect research\, policy and practice of organisations working on gender equality from different perspectives.\nConsider ways to strengthen advocacy and policy to close the gender care gap.\n\n  \nRead the full programme here \nRegister here
URL:https://www.autismeurope.org/event/policy-and-advocacy-session-gender-inequalities-in-care-and-pay-in-the-eu/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210311T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210311T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T133847
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SUMMARY:Autism and Mental Health Conference 2021- Online
DESCRIPTION:This conference will explore the impact of coronavirus on the mental health of autistic people. It will also address crucial issues around depression\, anxiety\, sleep\, and more.  Important updates will be heard and accounts from multiple perspectives. \nAttendees will gain from hearing personal insight and practical guidance\, and discover advances in evidence-based approaches.  \nKey topics of the conference include: \n\nCoping with uncertainty and strategies for well-being.\nAnxiety and interoception.\nAssessment and treatment of mental health conditions for autistic people.\n\nWho should attend: \n\nClinicians\nCAMHS teams\nEducation professionals\nCommissioners and local authorities\nSocial care professionals\nAutistic people and family members\n\nRead the full Programme here \nRegister here
URL:https://www.autismeurope.org/event/autism-and-mental-health-conference-2021/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="The National Autistic Society":MAILTO:nas@nas.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210317T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210317T130000
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SUMMARY:Workshop on “European Disability Rights Strategy” - Online
DESCRIPTION:There are two rounds to this event dedicated to discussing the European Disability Rights Strategy. The First Round consists of the opening and the following Breakout Sessions: \n1) Accessibility and Enjoying EU rights\n2) Decent Quality of Life and Equal Participation\n3) Promoting rights of persons with disabilities globally\, Delivering the strategy and Leading by example \nRegister for the first round here \nThe second round consists of a closing and the following Breakout sessions. \n1) Accessibility and Enjoying EU rights\n2) Decent Quality of Life and Equal Participation\n3) Promoting rights of persons with disabilities globally\, Delivering the strategy and Leading by example \nRegister for the second round here \nIMPORTANT: There will be two break-out sessions for both sessions. This means you will have the opportunity to participate in two out of the three break-out groups. You will be allocated to your groups on the basis of the topics you have a preference for\, as well as your accessibility requirements. Please take care to specify clearly what accessibility requirements you have. 
URL:https://www.autismeurope.org/event/workshop-on-european-disability-rights-strategy-online/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="European Disability Forum":MAILTO:info@edf-feph.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210325T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210325T153000
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SUMMARY:Is Telehealth Accessible for People with Disability? - Online Seminar
DESCRIPTION:The current COVID-19 pandemic has revealed that many people with disability experience difficulties accessing and using telehealth services. \nTo address this\, World Health Organisation (WHO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have initiated the development of a global standard for accessibility of telehealth services. \nJoin WHO and the International Disability and Development Consortium (IDDC) to discuss challenges and outline concrete solutions that healthcare providers and manufacturers of telehealth platforms need to implement to make telehealth accessible. \nObjectives of the seminar\nIn the light of the above\, a seminar will be held with the following objectives: \n\nDiscuss the use and potential of telehealth for people with disability\nIdentify difficulties that people with disability face when accessing telehealth services\nOutline concrete solutions that healthcare providers and manufacturers of telehealth platforms need to ensure when delivering telehealth services\n\n  \nRead the Agenda here \nRegister here \nFor more information: disability@who.int
URL:https://www.autismeurope.org/event/is-telehealth-accessible-for-people-with-disability-online-seminar/
LOCATION:Online
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SUMMARY:Advocating against the draft additional protocol to the Oviedo Convention - Online
DESCRIPTION:Topic: Advocating against the draft additional protocol to the Oviedo Convention: ending coercion in mental healthcare. Online launch of advocacy toolkit \nSince 2014\, the Council of Europe (regional organisation composed of 47 European countries) and its Committee of Bioethics are working on a piece of legislation to regulate involuntary treatment and placement in psychiatry – the so-called “draft additional protocol to the Oviedo Convention”. This initiative has been highly criticised by users and survivors of psychiatry\, organisations of persons with disabilities\, other civil society organisations\, bodies within the Council of Europe and experts from the United Nations\, including the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. \nDespite the opposition\, member states of the Council of Europe have continued to support the work on this draft protocol\, ignoring their obligations under international law. A final draft has been approved and will be put for a vote in June 2021 within the Committee of Bioethics\, for final adoption at the end of 2021 or early 2022. \nThe European Disability Forum and Mental Health Europe\, together with numerous stakeholders are strengthening efforts to oppose the draft and request the withdrawal of the protocol. At this occasion\, they are launching an advocacy toolkit against the draft additional protocol to the Oviedo Convention. \nSpeakers include representatives from the European Disability Forum\, Mental Health Europe\, the European Network of (Ex)-Users and Survivors of Psychiatry\, Human Rights Watch\, the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities\, and more! \nObjectives: \n• Present the latest draft additional protocol and understand why it violates human rights\n• Understanding the process of adoption of the draft protocol\n• Present the advocacy toolkit and how to use it \nThe webinar will provide International Sign interpretation and real-time captioning (English). The webinar will be recorded and shared later for those who cannot join. \nRegister for the webinar here 
URL:https://www.autismeurope.org/event/advocating-against-the-draft-additional-protocol-to-the-oviedo-convention-online/
LOCATION:Online
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ORGANIZER;CN="European Disability Forum":MAILTO:info@edf-feph.org
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SUMMARY:The Impact of COVID-19 on Residential Care Homes - Why Parliaments investigate and why the EP should\, too - Online
DESCRIPTION:The impact of COVID-19 on users of and workers in residential care homes has been hard and tragic. As of 26 January\, globally 41% of COVID-19 related fatalities occurred in care homes. In countries like in France\, Belgium\, Sweden or Spain\, one out of twenty care home residents died as a result of COVID-19. \nThis does not come as a surprise: the care sector was already facing major problems in relation to breaches of human rights\, understaffing and a lack of safety protocols before COVID-19. These were known and voiced by trade unions and NGOs long before the current crisis. \nThis event will show how Parliaments in Europe have used their investigative powers to shine a light on the political failures that caused such tragedy. These investigations are at the core of the institutions’ role\, to hold government accountable. We want to highlight that also the European Parliament should step up and use its powers in a similar manner. Only a thorough reckoning with past and present allows us to strengthen our resilience in the future. \nEPSU will be streaming the event live on the EPSU FACEBOOK page which you can see  here \nClick here for more information
URL:https://www.autismeurope.org/event/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-residential-care-homes-why-parliaments-investigate-and-why-the-ep-should-too-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210325T160000
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SUMMARY:Why and how should we prioritize marginalized communities in the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines in Europe? - Online
DESCRIPTION:Public health means protection of the population as a whole and health for all. It is not only a question of fairness\, but also failure to vaccinate certain social groups\, who are often more susceptible because of pre-existing health conditions or their living environment\, has repercussions for the rest of the community.  \n\n\n\n\nJoin EPHA’s online discussion to explore how national governments and the European Commission can ensure that EU guidelines and national COVID-19 vaccination plans turn equitable access to vaccination into a tangible reality for all in Europe. \nClick here to learn more \nClick here to register 
URL:https://www.autismeurope.org/event/why-and-how-should-we-prioritize-marginalized-communities-in-the-rollout-of-covid-19-vaccines-in-europe-online/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210330T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20210330T133000
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SUMMARY:Autism-Europe's on-demand webinar "I can LEARN. I can WORK"- Online
DESCRIPTION:Prior to World Autism Awareness Day\, Autism-Europe (AE) will be hosting the webinar “I can LEARN. I can WORK”\, as a part of its long-running awareness campaign 2020-2021. The webinar will take place on Tuesday\, March 30th at 12:00 (CET) and an on-demand version will be available after April 30th.  \nAutistic people and their families\, autism organisations\, professionals\, employers\, EU policy-makers and the general population are called to take part of this collaborative event. \nThe first few months of 2021 have seen the release of the European Disability Strategy for 2021-2030 and the action plan for the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights. These landmarks to support the rights of people with disability in the European Union will set the pace for our campaign actions\, as access to education and employment for autistic people have a strong presence within these instruments. \nThis webinar will voice AE’s demands and key messages based on common needs across Europe\, and will also highlight the importance of: \n\nHaving a holistic approach to autism as access to education and employment are linked;\nSupporting the implementation of the European Disability Strategy 2021-2030 that supports access to employment and quality education;\nSupporting the implementation of the European Pillar of Social Rights and the Work Life Balance directive (an important instrument for carers’ leave) at national level;\nAdvocating for a EU guidelines on reasonable accommodation\, so that all types of accessibility needs are taken into consideration.\nAdvocating for adequate use of EU funds to support inclusion\nAdvocating for an adequate response to the COVID-19 emergency that leaves no one behind; etc.\n\nAE is calling autistic people and their families to participate by submitting a short video testimonial to be featured during the webinar. Videos can be submitted until Sunday 28th March 2021 (23:59 CET). More information here. \nDownload the agenda \nThe  webinar will be in English only. \nRegister here \n*There is a limited number of 500 attendees and interested parties should register as soon as possible.
URL:https://www.autismeurope.org/event/autism-europes-on-demand-webinar-i-can-learn-i-can-work-online/
LOCATION:Online- Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Autism-Europe":MAILTO:secretariat@autismeurope.org
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