European

Projects

Member organizations of EDSA are also working together in various projects funded by the European Commission, like the Grundtvig’s Lifelong Learning Programme or Erasmus. The POSEIDON, the HEALTHY DS and the OMO projects are still running. Some previous projects were SMART TOURISM and NOT BY CHANCE TOURIST.

Levering technology to create a more inclusive job market for people with intellectual disabilities DOWN ESPAÑA, member of EDSA, is leading a new European project — Lead Your Way —...

Introduction 1 October 2023 was the starting date for a new Erasmus + project called All living independently. Since EDSA is a partner in this project, together with three of...

As EDSA, one of our aims is to build bridges between families who have a child or a relative with Down syndrome and are living in different countries. We believe...

On the occasion of the World Down Syndrome Day and in the framework of the H2020 EU-funded ICOD (Improving Cognition in Down Syndrome) project, the partner members organize the first...

Since beginning of 2021 EDSA is partner in the Erasmus+ project „I learn and get beyond my limits“. Lebel had a difficult start, due to the Covid situation. A kick...

New project, funded from the European Union’s Horizon research and innovation programme: Improving Cognition in Down syndrome (the ICOD project) The ICOD project is ready to start: the first EU-funded...

Today we want to share something very special with you! Performed by 17-time Grammy award winning artist Sting, we are delighted to announce the launch of “The Hiring Chain”, a...

Conference on Job Inclusion On the 5th and 6th December 2019 a conference was organized by the Ukrainian DS Association in Kiev. The focus was on Education and Employment of...

Project Understood Voice technology is becoming a more important tool in day-to-day life that can help to make independent living more accessible. The problem is that currently, the technology doesn’t always...

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