European Academy of Childhood Disability
About the EACD
What is the EACD?
The EACD is an academic association of professionals working with children with disability throughout Europe.
At present we have over 500 members who are paediatricians, neuropaediatricians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, nurses, social workers and special-needs teachers.
Over 35 countries are represented.
Unfortunately the EACD cannot be a source of help for individuals. [click here for more information - PDF]
What is the EACD doing?
Our aim is to ensure the development of high quality research and teaching in the field of childhood disability; improve the care these children receive; to raise professional standards throughout Europe.
We run an annual scientific meeting in a European country, at the lowest possible cost to participants, and a variety of other meetings and workshops.
In addition, workshops are organized in different European countries to discuss and report on particular subjects such as service development and training of professionals.
The Academy is recognized as a non-governmental organization by the European Disability Forum of the EU.
Next scheduled meeting:
23rd EACD Annual Meeting Roma, Italy.
Wednesday 8th June 2011
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