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Autism-Europe
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Advancing the rights of #autistic people and their families and helping them improve their quality of life. Almost 90 members organisations in 40 countries.

Join the #AutismNotInvisible campaign!
👉 https://not-invisible.org/
'Inclusiveness is not a privilege, it is a necessary condition for saving life.'
December 5, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We extend a huge congratulations to Zaragoza in Spain for taking home the first prize in the #AccessCityAward 2026! 🎉 We thank all nominees and prize winners for their commitment to improving accessibility. #EDPD2025
December 5, 2025 at 9:40 AM
We're back at the #EDPD2025 for day 2! Ana Gallego, DG Justice and Consumers, opens the Access City Award Ceremony. "Since 2010, the Access City Award has celebrated cities making an outstanding effort to become accessible."
December 5, 2025 at 8:38 AM
Autism-Europe team at the #EDPD2025 ✨🤩
December 4, 2025 at 2:59 PM
In April 2024, the Council of Ministers approved Cyprus’s first separate National Strategy for Autism and Action Plan. This comprehensive framework includes 53 actions across seven pillars covering the individual's entire lifespan. #EDPD2025 #Cyprus
December 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
AE's key message: The EU must act strongly and actively in the Disability Strategy 2021-2030, ensuring resources are allocated for training and quality community services to replace institutional segregation.
December 4, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Markus Schefer (UN CRPD Committee) pointed out that Persons with disabilities face a dearth of administrative hurdles when exercising their right to freedom of movement in the EU. #EDPD2025
December 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Ioannis Vardakastanis, President of @myedf.bsky.social, welcomed participants at the #EDPD2025.
December 4, 2025 at 9:22 AM
Lahbib reaffirmed her commitment to the EU Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, backed by the proposed €3.6 billion Agora EU Programme, ensuring 90 million people are seen and valued.
December 4, 2025 at 9:06 AM
We are at the #EDPD2025 Conference, organised annually by the @ec.europa.eu and @myedf.bsky.social

Celebrate Disability Rights Week with us and follow this high-level event online:
webcast.ec.europa.eu/the-european...
December 4, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Don't miss the opportunity to explore the incredible Poster Presentations. This is a unique chance to discover cutting-edge work on a wide range of topics. Come visit the poster hall! #AECongress2025
September 12, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Welcome back to the #AECongress2025! Day 1 was filled with insightful discussions, and we're looking forward to building on that energy today. We have another full day of sessions on a wide range of topics. Join us and stay tuned!
September 12, 2025 at 8:59 AM
We are live in Dublin from 11 to 13 September, bringing the global autism community together to explore our theme: 'Quality of Life – Research, Policy and Practice'.

Whether you're with us in person or following from home, you can find all the essential information here: autismcongress2025.org
September 11, 2025 at 10:52 AM
📣 Maja Toudal is kicking off the #AECongress2025! The autistic and ADHD psychologist and author is on stage right now, sharing her neuro-affirmative approach and her "Energy Accounting" method for managing stress and improving quality of life.
September 11, 2025 at 10:47 AM
We also heard from Autism-Europe's President, Harald Neerland, who set a powerful tone for the event by reminding us: "If you want to improve the quality of life of someone, you need to ask and listen to them."
September 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
#AECongress2025 - The day kicked off with a welcome from Adam Harris, Founder and CEO of our incredible host, @asiamireland.bsky.social
September 11, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Good morning from Dublin! We're so excited for Day 1 of the #AECongress2025. Come say hello! 👋
September 11, 2025 at 7:44 AM
The countdown is on! Our team has arrived in Dublin and we're ready to welcome you at our stand. See you tomorrow at #AECongress2025!
September 10, 2025 at 3:44 PM
The #AECongress2025 starts tomorrow! The Autism-Europe team is on its way to Dublin to welcome you.

@asiamireland.bsky.social
September 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Breaking barriers: The 14th Autism-Europe International Congress will have real-time translation and interpretation in 60 languages (including Irish!).

You can read more about accessibility at the AE Congress and secure your tickets here: tinyurl.com/d32x27fy
August 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
☀️ The summer edition of our newsletter is here! Happy reading!

mailchi.mp/autismeurope...
July 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
📣The scientific programme for the #AECongress2025 is now available on our website!

It features world-renewed experts presenting groundbreaking research, sessions on improving physical and mental health, and many more events!

Browse the full programme and register:
👉 www.autismcongress2025.org
June 19, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Exciting news: our network is growing! 📣

A big welcome to our two new members:

🇵🇹 Inovar Autismo (Portugal) – Affiliated member
🇬🇧 Liberty Academy Trust (UK) – Associated member

We look forward to working together to advance the rights of autistic people in Europe! ♥️
May 10, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Today, on Independent Living Day, Autism-Europe joined @enil-eu.bsky.social and @cofaceeu.bsky.social at a protest in Brussels, where local activists with disabilities and their families called on the regional government to stop putting community based living in jeopardy. #ILDay
May 5, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Join us on April 23, from 15-17, for our high-level event hosted by the Disability Intergroup in Brussels.

We will discuss with representatives from the autism community and leading researchers how the European Union can better support the rights and needs of autistic people.
April 14, 2025 at 1:50 PM