The network of leading European providers of services

The network of leading European providers of services to people with disabilities 1

n How can AVRE enterprises maximize their benefits from EPR membership? n How can they increase their activities international cooperation through EPR? 2

EPR mission leading - proactive - innovative servicing members impacting on sector g learnin er togeth ge of exchan ice ct best pra us ntinuo t co en provem im en excell ce PR E ns tio ac 3

sectoral context networking representation UN Convention Aging Co. E Action Plan EU Mainstreaming Disability Strategy Services Directive WHO ICF …. …. research & analysis needs assessment selection of issues challenges, opportunities for EPR members EPR network information internal dissemination training & advice actions EPR members development/deployment of solutions & answers sectoral stakeholders external dissemination influencing policy demonstrate “leading” role enhance sector validate solutions favourable policies 4

Contextual challenges & opportunities • Mainstreaming Changing markets • CBSs • Holistic approach • Person-centred • New target groups • ICF Principles of business models • Decentralization • Partnerships • User-involvement • DM services • Changing primary processes • Justify added value • External accreditation Competitiveness • Quality • Cost-effectiveness • Tendering • Transparency • Accountability • Opening of new Cross-border service provision branches • Mobility of clients • Mobility of professionals • Benchmarking • Outcome measurement • Integrated ICTs • Balance mission/values with business obj. • Int. Joint ventures • Global perspective • Cultural sensitivity • Recognition professional qualifications • European quality system 5

EPR activities & services PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC AFFAIRS External Activities ØInfluence policy ØTraining Programmes Ø Management training Centre Action Ø Quality Plans Ø Self-directed learning Ø Staff placements ØConsultancies ØGather information Ø Exchange good practice ØEU funding Ø Benchmarking ØEU policies Ø Introduce new services ØRepresentation / PR Ø Strategy development Ø Partnership building Ø Workshop management Menu of standard services opportunities Ø KMC Ø PA event Ø General seminar Ø Newsletter Ø E-bulletin Ø Centre visits Ø Project participation Ø Funding alerts Ø Reduction of fees ØReduction fees Ø Public relations Ø Meeting facilities 6

Examples of CAP activities n Vocational assessment n Disability management n Benchmarking on performance indicators n Strategic Management n Decentralisation & Mainstreaming n Involvement in international consultancy n Financing mechanisms 7

Funding related services ü Information on funding opportunities via targeted funding alerts, e-bulletin ü (In-house) training seminars ü Advice on writing the application ü Identification and contact of partners for your consortium ü Meetings with relevant officials ü Participation as a project partner ü Dissemination of the results of your project 8

Project activities of EPR CONSULTANCY RESEARCH Technical assistance EU Studies National Ministries Opti-Work Employment Guidance Quality PROJECTS GRANTS 9

Benefits to Project Partners n Prestige at national and European level n Reduced costs for activities n Use of results for lobbying n Learning with peers n Strengthening contacts among EPR members 10

September - EQUASS Auditors’ training, Porto - Strategies for a decentralised service-delivery, Brussels - Increasing the recognition of skills and competences in VET, Olsberg - Not-for-profit social service providers in a competitive environment, Nijmegen October - Optimising strategies for integrating people with disabilities into work, Brussels November - Sustainable partnerships between service providers and employers, Brussels - European quality framework for social services, Verona - Outcome Measurement as way to demonstrate added value of services, location tbc December - Service-delivery to elderly disabled: required skills, attitudes and approaches, location tbc 11

Full members Rehab. Care, Ireland National Learning Network, Ireland Stichting Revalidatie Limburg, the Netherlands Pluryn Werkenrode, the Netherlands Josefs Gesellschaft, Germany Opera Don Calabria, Italy EPR member organisations Associate members Pulmonary Association Heli, Finland AVRE, Norway Astangu, Estonia Institute for Rehabilitation, Slovenia tjfbv, Germany Heliomare, the Netherlands SRH Learnlife AG, Germany CRM, France Ifross, France CRPG, Portugal Eden Foundation, Malta Fundación ONCE, Spain Durapart, Norway Theotokos Foundation, Greece Momentum, UK Chaseley Trust, UK 12

Thematic Group 1 Thematic Group 2 Thematic Group 3 Thematic Group 4 Mercurio E-library Discussion Group Training CV database Discussion forums Seminar Learning Group Project Team KMC 13