In the context of the European Design of the EIDHR, since the implementation of the Plan we have aimed to develop stable European partnerships that last over time - a pan-European network of links and contacts - with a common vision to create partnerships for the establishment of wide-ranging disability objectives and programmes, the exchange of know-how and good practices, and the promotion of innovation and de-institutionalisation. At the same time, we aimed at a more active participation in European events, strengthening the pan-European action and presence of EGNYA. EGNYA stands up for equality, inclusion, de-institutionalisation and the idea of a Europe open to all, directions to which we are getting closer by the active participation of our staff and beneficiaries in European projects. EGNYA maintains a policy of continuous development of the quality of the services provided. At the same time, a key orientation is to upgrade the skills of its employees to enhance their knowledge, learn new methods of intervention and use technological and digital tools to improve communication, the educational process and the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.
EGNYA provides education and supported living services to adults with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders and multiple disabilities, offering accompanying supportive programmes as well as interventions aimed at the development of individual and social skills. The Mobility Plan frames the need for ongoing training of staff and people with disabilities, directly through their active participation in the Plan, but also indirectly through staff training. The contact with similar European organisations achieves the development of a network of cooperation through which training, exchange of good practices and know-how and the strengthening of the European identity of EGNYA are promoted. During the period of the Covid 19 pandemic, the lack of digital skills and use of modern technological tools by staff and beneficiaries, as well as the existence of weak mechanisms for managing psychosocially stressful events (anxiety, depression, bereavement, burnout) and challenging behaviours were highlighted. Consequently, the contact of staff and beneficiaries with new ideas and people provided motivation for development, motivation and change of daily routine.