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03 July 2025
EASPD Innovation Awards 2025: A booklet of inclusive practices across Europe
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03 July 2025
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The EASPD Innovation Awards 2025 booklet highlights inclusive initiatives across Europe that promote social inclusion and personal development for persons with disabilities through the arts, sport, and leisure.
European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities
Topics
Albania
Armenia
Austria
Belgium
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus
Czechia
Denmark
Estonia
EU-27
Finland
France
Georgia
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Kosovo
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Moldova
Montenegro
Netherlands
North Macedonia
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Serbia
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
Türkiye
Ukraine
Academic / Research and VET Institutions
Company with 250 or more employees
Cultural and Heritage Organisations
Industry Associations and Chambers of Commerce
International Organisations
Local Authorities
National authorities
Networks and Federations / Confederations
NGOs / Non-profits
Regional Authorities
SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)
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Specific types of tourism
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Adventure tourism
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Cultural tourism
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Ecotourism
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Education tourism
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Festival tourism
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Sports tourism
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Transition Pathway Strategic Areas
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Accessible tourism services
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Best practices, peer learning and networking
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Business activities
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Activities of amusement parks and theme parks
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Activities of associations and other organisations supporting tourism
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Festivals, cultural and entertainment activities
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Gardens and nature reserves activities
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Museums
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Operation of historical sites
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Other
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Other amusement and recreation activities
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Other holiday reservation services
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Recreational and sport activities
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Tour operator activities
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Travel agency activities
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In May 2025, the European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) published a booklet showcasing the winning initiatives of the EASPD Innovation Awards. These initiatives highlight inclusive practices in the fields of arts, sport, and leisure, aimed at enhancing the quality of life for persons with disabilities. The publication features examples from across Europe that demonstrate how participation in cultural and recreational activities can foster social inclusion, personal development, and community engagement.
Among the 2025 award recipients was a joint initiative by the European Federation of Tourist Guide Associations (FEG) and the European Network for Accessible Tourism asbl. (ENAT), titled T-GUIDE – Guiding People with Learning Difficulties. This lifelong learning programme is designed for certified tourist guides in Europe. Other recognised practices include the ALL INCLUSIVE project, the International Coaching Course (ITK), Nevronas FESTival, SavasRock festival, and events organised by Among Supereroi Printre Noi.
For detailed information on each awarded practice—including descriptions, funding requirements, impact, sustainability, key success factors, and potential for replication—please refer to the link provided on the left-hand side of the platform.
#Empowerment #Adaptation strategies #Community engagement #Sustainable tourism #Cultural preservation #Reports
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