This temporary web page outlines past initiatives and developments to establish a European network in disability studies (since 2000). This collabroative work has since resulted in the establishment in 2008, by the European Commission, of its new 'Academic Network of Disability experts' (ANED).
The new policy research Network is co-ordinated by Human European Consultancy (Netherlands) and the Centre for Disability Studies at the University of Leeds (UK).
We hope that the development of a European Network will create new opportunities for research collaboration and policy development to promote the full participation and equality of disabled people.
We welcome interest from individuals and teams throughout the European Research Area. Please contact us if you would like to receive further information about this initiative.