The International Short Break Association announce conference to be held in September 2023

The International Short Breaks Association (ISBA) conference will be held in Wroclaw, Poland. The conference will last for 3 days starting on Tuesday, 12th September 2023 and finishing on Thursday, 14th September 2023. The conference is intended for everyone who provides, uses or requires short break services and addresses issues raised by policy makers, statutory and voluntary services and researchers. The conference’s main aim is to better understand the requirements and supports requested by individuals, families, caregivers and significant others. The conference creates an opportunity to explore the development of new and innovative ways of delivering adequate personalised short breaks when required.

What does the conference include?

The ISBA three-day conference includes:

• Plenary sessions
• 32 workshop sessions
• Discussion panels
• Networking activities
• A social programme

Why you should take part in this event

• To develop experience and exchange knowledge on best practices to ensure better lifelong outcomes for people with disabilities and their families
• To promote innovative and pioneering solutions from around the world, setting an example to follow in programming social services for families
• To build relationships with professionals who are open to collaboration and to sharing their potential
• To increase access to expert knowledge, building a diverse range of short break services driven by international experience

Registration for the ISBA 2023 conference opens on 1 April 2023. 

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