ESCIF - European Spinal Cord Injury Federation

22/12/2025

✨As the year draws to a close, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the strength of our community and the importance of the support we give one another. From Ireland to Turkey, and across all our member organisations in between, your commitment, collaboration, and shared experiences have shown how powerful our collective voice can be. 🌏

✨The European Spinal Cord Injury Federation is built on connection, solidarity, and mutual support, and we are deeply grateful for the way our members continue to stand together, share knowledge, and uplift one another throughout the year. 🫂

✨As we enter the Christmas period, we wish you and your loved ones a peaceful and joyful time. We look ahead with optimism and are excited to continue working together towards a successful and impactful 2026.🎄

✨Thank you for being such an important part of our community.With warmest wishes for the festive season and the year ahead,
Lucy Robinson and the ESCIF board
European Spinal Cord Injury Federation. ♿🩵

03/12/2025

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities

24/11/2025

Working Weekend in Rovinj, 21–23 November
Over two days, participants explored key topics including accessible public transport in Croatia and Slovenia, examples of good and bad practices, accessible sports, and the Euro Key system. A workshop was also held on how to improve the quality and content of next year’s working weekend.
The event gathered 70 participants from across Croatia, along with guests from Serbia and Slovenia, creating a valuable space for sharing experiences and strengthening regional cooperation in the field of accessibility.

13/11/2025

ESCIF has been accepted as a full member by the European Disability Forum (EDF). We are very happy to be with you.

10/10/2025

We’re proud to share that our president, Lucy Robinson, is attending the ISCoS conference in Gothenburg! She’s connecting with global leaders, sharing insights, and championing the role of Peer Support in Europe. Together, we’re building stronger networks and empowering lives after spinal cord injury 💪

04/10/2025

Friends from Slovenia - Zveza Paraplegikov Slovenije - a long journey with ATV

04/10/2025

Friends in Kosovo.

29/09/2025

ESCIF Forum
7 October 2025 - 2PM CET
Two presentations from Scotland and Albania
Scotland: Smart Homes for Independent Living
Albania: A deeper look into two successful national projects
- 40 electric beds for people with disablity
- Cooperation project with International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IBSF) to build a national basketball team.
📅 Don’t miss it – join us on Zoom!
👉 Zoom Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86907711531?pwd=db1GPVAuaNESyrwL4v6GCyykP6Oy71.1

25/09/2025

Event: 12th ESPA Conference
Date: Thursday 23rd - 24th April 2026
Location: Murnau, Germany 🇩🇪

📍Keynote talk by Lucy Robinson - president of ESCIF organization. 📢

📍'Psychosocial issues in spinal cord injury:' Bringing psychosocial aspects of lived experience, research, and clinical practice together in SCI. ♿

📍Deadline for submission is 5pm GMT 1st November 2025. 🕔

📍More information you can find on www.espaspinal.com 🔗

11/09/2025

Our September newsletter 🗞️(https://mailchi.mp/31ada6db98c7/november-10337494?e=1ef4ccc945) focuses on peer support service. ESCIF is gathering information through a short survey to better understand the different situations in Europa 👉 Be part of it and contribute too (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VN6H6MK)!

10/09/2025

Dobrodošli u INTERAKTIVNI VODIČ! “Hrvatske udruge paraplegičara i tetraplegičara” (HUPT) u suradnji s “Hrvatskom turističkom zajednicom” Ovaj vodič pruža informacije o smještajima, plažama, atrakcijama i drugim turističkim sadržajima u Hrvatskoj koji su prilagođeni specifičnim p...

08/09/2025

Spinal Spinal Injuries Ireland peer support.

💬 Peer Support Zoom Catch Ups are back in October and November! 💙

We’re excited to kick off our upcoming Peer Support Zoom Catch Up Chats — a safe space to connect, share, or simply listen to others who truly understand. 🤝

✅ Check out the dates and save your spot! If you haven’t registered yet, you can do so easily via the link on our Events calendar via our linktree or via our website in the Events calendar.

Let’s support each other — you don’t have to go through it alone. 💛

⏰ All start at 7pm with the exception of Powerchair users which starts at 3pm!