TOGETHER FOR INCLUSION: LAUNCHING OUR NEW EU PROJECT IN BRUSSELS

Brussels, 11–13 May 2025 – We are excited to announce the official launch of our new Erasmus+ project, Together for Inclusion: Fostering Self-Advocacy Across Europe (TIFOSSAE). From 11 to 13 May 2025, all 11 partner organizations will meet in Brussels for a kick-off event to begin this important two-year journey.

TIFOSSAE is coordinated by EU for Trisomy 21 and brings together partners from across Europe to work with and for young people with intellectual disabilities. The goal: to strengthen self-advocacy, leadership, and participation in society and policymaking.

During the Brussels event, the participants—consisting of self-advocates, youth workers and educators—will take part in collaborative sessions focused on sharing best practices, building capacity, and planning the road ahead. This marks the beginning of our shared commitment to creating inclusive spaces and opportunities where every voice can be heard.

Over the next two years, the project will develop inclusive training tools, support peer-led initiatives, and build a European Self-Advocates Network. With the support of the Erasmus+ programme, we’re ready to make a lasting impact.

Stay tuned—we’ll be sharing updates, stories, and tools as the project unfolds.

This project is co-funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme.