The general goal of the conference will be to facilitate the full inclusion of persons with disabilities in society, in the light of the UN convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

It will be achieved by enriching the discussion with the variety of situations from all regions of Europe, as we believe that mutual learning is a key for success. Speakers and participants from all parts of the Continent will have the opportunity to share their experience and build networks at all levels. It should enable them to better understand their differences, but also to potentially pave the way for a common vision of how to concretely contribute to the improvement of living conditions for persons with disabilities.

The discussions will be based on:
The specific situation of stakeholders involved in the Disability sector in the different regions of Europe and the challenges they are facing
The wish to promote, facilitate and enhance cooperation practices among stakeholders of the Disability sector
The international policies and texts relevant for the sector

Who should attend?
Professionals, service providers
People with disabilities and their families
Researchers, educators
Policy Makers

Conference venue: Hotel Continental, Skopje,
Registration: http://easpdskopjeconference.openthewindows.org
EASPD activities: Saturday 9 October 2010
Conference languages: Macedonian, English, German and French (during the plenary sessions), English in the workshops

Organisers:
EASPD, Republic centre for support of persons with intellectual disability (PORAKA), Open the Windows, the Macedonian Scientific Society for Autism and the Office of the social-political Attaché (BMASK) at the Austrian Embassy in Skopje