The Youth Department of the Council of Europe is launching a call for experts to participate in a consultative meeting on improving the accessibility of the European Youth Centres and the activities of the youth programme of the Council of Europe on 19-21 June in Strasbourg (EYCS).
The consultative meeting will bring together an interdisciplinary group of expert stakeholders with real life experience of the accessibility challenges, concerns and needs of young people with disabilities. The aim will be to build comprehensive understanding of such, and of the implications for the European Youth Centres and the youth programme of the Council of Europe, with the view to agreeing on a plan for improving accessibility and inclusion.
Profile of experts
We are looking for approximately 30 experts representing a wide range of stakeholders engaged with/representing young people with disabilities, or working on accessibility and inclusivity of youth programmes and activities, including:
- youth and civil society organisations working with or advocating for rights of young people with disabilities;
- youth and civil society organisations implementing programmes and / or research on accessibility and inclusiveness, or related fields;
- representatives of the statutory bodies of the Council of Europe Youth Department;
- service providers and educators actively engaged in the work of the Youth Department of the Council of Europe and involved in the activities and services provided by the European Youth Centres.
Apply online All candidates must apply online via the online platform.
Deadline for applications: 5 May 2024, 23:59 (CET).
