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The European Union Agency for Railways is revising the technical provisions related to the interface between the train and the platform, with the goal of increasing independent accessibility.

The document offers a summary of the key messages and challenges highlighted during the EDPD2024 conference.

The information released focus on actions taken during 2024 by all Member States.

The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) announced the winners of its 2025 Innovation Awards at its Spring Conference on 15-16 May in Gandia, Spain.

Experts will contribute to the drafting of a new European standard (EN) on accessibility of recharging stations for electric road vehicles. The deadline to participate in the call is 4 June 2025.

A new 840-page standard work presents practical guidance for inclusive library services, offering diverse perspectives and actionable ideas across 11 chapters.

The study is part of the Disability Employment Package, an EU initiative stemming from the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030.

The delegation visited AccessibleEU headquarters in Fundación ONCE, Madrid, where they learned about the centre's achievements and how it's training professionals on accessibility.

The Stuttgart Media University celebrated its Eight Accessibility Day on 25 April 2025, co-organised with AccessibleEU with a focus on the topic of ‘Co-design for accessibility’.