Dear Members of Rehabilitation International, partner organizations and everyone interested or working in the area rehabilitation, inclusion and human rights!
It is a great honor for me to announce that Rehabilitation International is making another big step forward and to announce the launch of the
Rehabilitation International (RI) Academy
The RI Academy will be an international learning initiative developed by Rehabilitation International in collaboration with the Institut Supérieur de Rééducation Psychomotrice/Higher Institute for Psychomotor Therapy (ISRP) to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).
The RI Academy will be a global platform for knowledge exchange and professional development in disability rights and rehabilitation. Through expert-led webinars, we bring together diverse perspectives from around the world to explore critical challenges and innovative solutions in implementing the UNCRPD.
These webinars are designed for a broad international audience:
- Rehabilitation and healthcare professionals
- Disability rights advocates and activists
- Researchers, academics, and students
- Policy makers and government officials
- Civil society organizations and NGO representatives
- Community leaders and development practitioners
- Anyone committed to advancing disability rights and inclusion
In 2026, six sessions/webinars are scheduled, dated on:
March 18th | April 22nd | June 24th | August 26t | October 28th | December 23rd
Time: 14:00 (CET/CEST)
Duration: 90 minutes including Q&A
Language: English (subtitles available)
Our webinars will address key areas including:
- UNCRPD implementation: progress, challenges, and opportunities
- Evidence-based approaches to rehabilitation and disability support
- Innovative practices in community-based rehabilitation
- Accessibility, technology, and assistive solutions
- Policy development and disability rights advocacy
- Cross-cultural perspectives on disability and inclusion
Joining the RI Academy webinars, you will gain:
- Professional Development: Learn from leading international experts in disability and rehabilitation
- Global Networking: Connect with professionals and advocates across continents
- Certificate of Participation: Receive official recognition for your attendance
- Knowledge Resources: Access session recordings and materials after each webinar
- Interactive Engagement: Participate in live Q&A discussions with presenters
Registration details, including webinar topics, speaker profiles, and joining links, will be announced shortly. Stay connected for updates.
If you are interested in presenting, we welcome proposals from professionals worldwide. Guidelines and the submission form will be available soon.
Mark your calendar and join the global conversation!
The RI Academy will even be more than a webinar series, it’s will be collective commitment to strengthening disability rights, sharing knowledge, and building a more inclusive world!
We hope to meet you soon in one of our webinars!
Yours
Prof Christoph Gutenbrunner Mark Soubiran Iman Brahmi
RI President                                          ISRP General Manager                    Academic and                   Â
RI Deputy Regional             Administrative Manager, ISRP
Vice President for Europe
If you have any further questions please address to: contact@isrp-international.com
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