Cross-sector partnerships for healthcare access of patients with intellectual disabilities

EPR is a European network of disability service providers with 30+ members in over 18 countries. In 2022 it launched the Equal Treatment project, uniting hospitals, universities, and services to improve healthcare for persons with intellectual disabilities through multilingual e-learning and participatory training. A pilot showed major gains in competencies and communication, and the training was validated in Lithuania’s national curricula.

Solution: Equal Treatment
Organization: European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR)
Country of Implementation: Finland

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[Alt text: A diverse group of professionals, including a person using a wheelchair, attends a conference in a modern meeting hall. The setting conveys accessibility, equality, and the representation of people with disabilities in policy and decision-making spaces.]