A few days ago, Som – Fundació took part in the international conference “Leading Change in Disability Services: Strengthening Capacity for Person-Centred Support”, organised by EASPD, a European event focused on the future of support services for people with disabilities and on the challenges of leadership, sustainability and innovation within the social sector.
Raúl Olivera, technical advisor; Mario Cuixart, manager; and Josep Tresserras, Head of Institutional Relations at our organisation, attended this space for debate and professional exchange, which brought together organisations, professionals and social entities from across Europe. In the picture below, we can see the Catalan delegation made up of professionals from Support-Girona and Som – Fundació.
A European space to share challenges and opportunities
The conference focused on the need to continue transforming support services so they become increasingly community-based, accessible and person-centred. Throughout the different sessions, topics such as team leadership, talent attraction and retention, the financial sustainability of social organisations, digitalisation and innovation in care models were discussed.
Som – Fundació’s participation in this conference allowed us to learn about experiences and initiatives from other European countries, as well as to share reflections on the current challenges facing the disability sector.
It was also an opportunity to strengthen connections with professionals and organisations committed to defending the rights of people with disabilities and to building more inclusive services adapted to each person’s needs.
