International Network Meeting 2025

• Young people with disabilities aged 18 to 35 years old.
• Ideally engaged in an NGO, advocacy, or youth organization.

• Fill out the application form before April 12th, 2025.
• You will receive a confirmation email after the selection process.

• Yes, limited travel funding is available for selected participants.
• Reimbursements follow Erasmus+ travel rates (see below).
• Priority is given to green travel (trains, buses) to reduce carbon emissions.

• Travel costs (up to a capped amount).
• Accommodation for three nights:
  • Friday, May 23rd
  • Saturday, May 24th
  • Sunday, May 25th

Personal assistants may also receive financial support (see below).

The amount of financial support is based on the Erasmus+ Distance Calculator:

• You must pay for your travel in advance and keep all invoices.
• Reimbursement will be processed after the event.
• You will need to submit proof of expenses (tickets, receipts, etc.).

• Yes, personal assistants are welcome at the event.
• The presence of a PA is not a selection criteria, meaning applications will not be prioritized or excluded based on whether a PA is required.

• If your travel is financially supported, your PA can receive an additional 33% of your awarded amount.
• Example: If you receive 1,000€ in financial support, your PA will receive an additional 333€ (total: 1,333€).

• Yes, accommodation is fully covered for PAs.
• PAs will stay in the same room as the participant they are assisting.
• Single rooms will not be provided for PAs.

• No, IMYD cannot cover PA service fees or salaries.
• The financial support only covers travel and accommodation costs.

• No, participants must declare their PA in their application.
• Additional documents (e.g., medical certificate or declaration of need) may be required.

• If you need a visa, you will receive an official invitation letter.
• You must apply for the visa yourself at the French embassy in your country.
• If your personal assistant also needs a visa, you must inform us in advance.

• Accommodation will be provided in a youth hostel in shared rooms.
• If you have specific accessibility needs, let us know in the application form.

• Accommodation is only provided for three nights: May 23rd, 24th, and 25th.
• If you stay longer, you must arrange and pay for your own accommodation.

• Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are included on Saturday and Sunday.
• On Monday, only breakfast and lunch will be provided.
• A small contribution (30€ lump sum) is required for food costs.

• The event will be in English.
• We may provide International Sign Language or ASL interpretation.
• If you prefer to bring your own interpreter, they must apply as a personal assistant.

• The best airports to arrive at are:
  • Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) – Direct connections to Lyon city center.
  • Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) – High-speed train (TGV) to Lyon.
• More travel information will be shared in the event handbook.

• No, participants are responsible for reaching the event location.
• If you need assistance, let us know in advance, and we will try to support you.