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Ensuring Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the EU
Location
Room VMA 22, EESC building, rue Van Maerlant 2, 1040
Brussels
Belgium
The EESC's Permanent Group on disability Rights is organising a hybrid public hearing on "Accessible and Affordable Housing for All: Ensuring Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in the EU " on 15 September 2025 from 10 am to 1 pm.
This event will feature insights from EU institutions, showcase good practices at the local level, and highlight recommendations from civil society and disability organisations.