Training Schools

2026: Inclusive Mobility – Considerations for Policy and Practice in Divese Contexts

Hosted by the Building Opportunities for Participation and Accessibility Through Livelong Community Mobility (BOPALiM) Cost Action – CA23101

Dates

18th to 25th June 2026

Venue

Sint-Baafshuis
Biezekapelstraat 2, 9000 Gent, Belgium

Format

In-person attendance.

For more information

Contact Philippe Schneider []

Training School Coordinator:
Lana van Niekerk []

Submit an application to participate, click HERE.

Course Overview

Contextual and policy-related factors impacting the inclusivity of community mobility in Europe and beyond will be explored. The impact of variation in legislation and guidelines will be considered. Practical examples of initiatives to improve inclusive mobility will be explored.

Trainers

Professor Giovanni Circella
Professor Isabel Margot-Cattin
Professor Metin Aydin

Criteria considered in Prioritising Attendance

Members’ current involvement in BOPALiM Cost Action.
Young researchers (younger than 40).
Professional Background: Practice involvement.

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