Thomas Bignal

Secretary General

European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD)

Belgium

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My organisation

We, the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD), are dedicated to promoting and supporting the interests of service providers across Europe who work with individuals with disabilities. Our mission is to enhance the quality of services and advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities, ensuring their full inclusion in society. We foster cooperation among our members, share best practices, and influence policies at both the European and national levels.
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About me

Thomas Bignal is Secretary General of the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD). EASPD is a European umbrella network representing over 20.000 organisations across 41 countries active in the field of care and support, employment and training, education, assistive technology and other forms of services. Thomas has been active at EU level for close to 15 years and has particular expertise in areas related to disability rights, social services, social economy and social dialogue. Thomas has a Master’s degree in International Law and speaks English and French fluently.

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Areas of Activity

Employment

Supported EmploymentVocational TrainingTransition models from sheltered workshopsEntrepreneurship and micro-financeMatchmakingHigher education to prepare for the labour marketInclusive Arts

ICT (Information and Communication Technologies)

Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / Big Data Solutions

Other Areas of Activity

EducationIndependent Living and Political ParticipationAccessibility

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Speaker sessions (1)

Thursday, 6 March 2025

16:00 - 17:00

Global Disability Conferences in 2025: Call to Action

Format:In-personLocation:M2
  • English captions | International Sign
  • Graphic facilitation

Join this session featuring more than ten organizers of international disability-related conferences in 2025. Explore their meeting spaces and discuss opportunities to collaborate and engage with all of these global disability conferences.