It is co-organised by AccessibleEU, the National Confederation of Disabled People (N.C.D.P.), and the Small Business Institute of the Hellenic Confederation of Professionals, Craftsmen and Merchants (IME-GSEVEE).

The main objectives of the workshop are to:
. Raise awareness among SMEs about the human rights-based approach to disability.
. Inform SMEs on how to make their infrastructure and services accessible and inclusive to persons with disabilities.
. Highlight the challenges SMEs face in their efforts to mainstream disability into their policies and practices.
. Identify the barriers encountered by persons with disabilities in their interactions with SMEs as potential employees and/or customers.
. Promote collaboration between SMEs and Organizations of Persons with Disabilities.

Details on the event:

• Target audience: SME owners and managers. HR managers. Representatives of employers’ associations and business networks. Representatives of public authorities -policymakers and officials responsible for the development and modernization of SMEs. Disability and accessibility experts. Representatives of Organizations of Persons with Disabilities and persons with disabilities themselves. Any other interested individuals or stakeholders
• When: Friday, 14 November 2025
• Where: Hotel Titania: 52 Panepistimiou Avenue, 106 78 Athens. Greece.
• Format: Hybrid. The link for online attendance will be shared the day before the event
• Type of event: Workshop and mutual learning session
• Language: Greek
• Accessibility information: Accessible venue. Live captioning and sign language interpretation in Greek.
• More information
• How to participate: Registration is now closed, but you can join the livestream here