The next conference of the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) titled "TOWARDS COMMUNITY LIVING: Current Realities & Future Challenges" is going to take place in Skopje on 7-9 October 2010.

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.

The discussions will centre 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

The conference addresses:

• professionals, service providers
• people with disabilities and their families
• researchers, educators
• policy makers

You can find detailed information on the programme, the location and the registration procedure >> here .