Webinar: A barrier free future for every child

Children with disabilities have the right to participation and to a safe and supporting upbringing. Ensuring the right of every child to grow up in a family environment is a fundamental aspect of the modern welfare state and a key principle of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and in the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.  

In 2024, Sweden holds the presidency of the Nordic Council of Ministers. The aim of this online event is to share good or promising practices for participation of all children, and strengthen networks of experts and organizations representing children with disabilities in Ukraine, Nordic, Baltic and other European countries. 

Content:

• On-going initiatives for inclusion of children with disabilities in Nordic and Baltic countries, Ukraine and initiatives at the European Union level 
• Examples of resources for early interventions and inclusive service provision 
• Examples of training, capacity building of and specialized support to families with children with disabilities 
• Inclusive education