16 May 2018
How can EPR members promote the developments of digital skills? Digital skills are also at the core of the New Skills Agenda for Europe, with the creation of the Digital Skills and Jobs Coalition to improve the digital skills of the wider population. Members of the EPR Working on Employment have identified “digital skills” as […]
24 April 2018
EPR as a member of Social Services Europe (SSE) invited whomever interested to attend a debate on ‘The role of Social Services in Implementing the European Pillar of Social Rights’, hosted by MEP Georgi Pirinski (S&D) at the European Parliament in Brussels on April, 24th at 9.30. The event aimed to gather key EU policy-makers […]
23 April 2018
Mapping work-based learning initiatives in EPR network Following the webinar of the EPR Working Group on Vocational, Education and Training, a number of EPR members expressed a keen interest in organising a mutual learning session focusing on work-based learning initiatives among EPR members. According to the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop), […]
Online training session The online training session featured three sessions: The European Disability Strategy (2010-2020) and the ongoing public consultation on the mid-term review of the Strategy launched by the European Commission in December 2015. The new Directive on public procurement (2014/24/EU) and its transposition process into national law (by April 2016). Key findings of […]
27-28 November 2017
The right to work on an equal basis with others and the right to “just and favourable conditions of work” are human rights recognised in Articles 6 and 7 of the ICESCR and Article 27 of the UNCRPD. Raising the rate of people with disability working in the open labour market is among the eight […]
17 November 2017
These meetings are the occasion for the main contact people from the EPR members to gather to discuss developments and activities in the network, examine key EU initiatives, exchange project ideas, share good practice and network. The Centers Coordinators meeting in Nov 2017 will be an opportunity to examine the latest EU policy developments, share […]
16 November 2017
Rights and Ethics in Practice in Social Services in Europe In November 2017, EPR gathered members, inspiring speakers and stakeholders at its annual Public Affairs event focused on Rights and Ethics in practice in social services, the topic of the 2017 EPR annual study. For the occasion, the main features of the study were presented […]
13 October 2017
EPR and URI co-organised 1-day public event to present and discuss EU policies related to employment of people with disabilities focusing on adjustment in the workplace to ensure an inclusive environment to all employees. It was addressed to Slovenian stakeholders primarily but also interested EPR members; raising awareness of barriers to the employment of people […]
3 October 2017, from 9.00-4.00pm
EPR full and associate members were invited to attend the one day workshop on person-centred planning. The activity examined the definition and values of person-centred planning, explored some of the tools and skills in practice and supported participants to learn from each other’s personal planning processes. An expert facilitator guided participants through the day and […]
28-29 September 2017
2017’s Workshop for Directors built on February 2017’s strategic meeting, online consultation and discussion in the June General Assembly and focused on developing EPR’s future strategy. Interactive discussions will examine what needs to change and how in order for EPR to meet its mission and vision and provide clear value for money for members. Participants […]
5 July 2017 11.00-12.00pm
The ILO Global Business and Disability Network (GBDN) has established a Working Group on mental health to facilitate the gathering and exchange of knowledge among company staff and other interested stakeholders on addressing mental health issues at the workplace. Members of the Working Group expressed interest in several aspects related to workplace mental health, particularly […]
8-9 June 2017
The EPR Annual Conference 2017 was hosted by CRM Centre de Rehabilitation de Mulhouse in Mulhouse, France, between the 8- 9 June. Over 100 delegates, including speakers from the United Kingdom, France, Spain, Slovenia or Siria attended this year’s event. The Conference offered a unique opportunity to work together towards thinking what are the skills […]
22-23 February 2017
On 22-23rd of February we hold our Board of Directors, extended General Assembly and Centre Coordinators meetings. […]
17 June 2016
The Opportunities and Challenges of Rehabilitation and Employability of People with Disabilities in Latvia and Europe Over 60 people met in the Parliament in Riga at the Latvian national awareness raising event on employment of people with disabilities. The event, co-organised with EPR member SIVA and the Parliament Committee for Employment and Social Affairs, saw […]