ELISAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2026

ELISAN GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2026

“Empowering Communities: Disability Inclusion and Volunteering for Social Change”

7th Annual Technical Meeting of the Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families Project.

15-17 June 2026, Valencia

 The ELISAN General Assembly 2026 was successfully held in Valencia from 15 to 17 June 2026 under the Presidency of Maria José Rico Llorca, President of ELISAN, Director of the Valencian Institute of Social Services (IVASS), and Coordinator of the ENSA Disability Working Group.

The event was organised with the support of the Generalitat Valenciana, the 50th Anniversary of the Conference of INGOs of the Council of Europe and the International Year of Volunteering. It brought together over 100 stakeholders,  elected representatives, policymakers, researchers, practitioners, civil society organisations, and persons with disabilities from across Europe to exchange experiences and promote innovative policies and projects fostering inclusion, participation, and social cohesion.

The Assembly, entitled “Empowering Communities: Disability Inclusion and Volunteering for Social Change”, was held in conjunction with the 7th Annual Technical Meeting of the Inclusive Cities for Sustainable Families Project, creating a unique opportunity to connect discussions on disability inclusion, volunteering, family-friendly policies, and sustainable local development.

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