From 17 to 20 September 2026, the 2026 edition of ThisAbility Veneto will take place. It will provide an opportunity to reflect on inclusion and to promote its implementation in every area of life.

This edition will focus particularly on sport, life planning and employment.

The event is open to everyone.

Event Programme

• 17 September - Theatre performance and talk on culture as a driver of inclusion
  7.00 pm–9.00 pm, Teatro Maddalene, Via San Giovanni da Verdara, 40, Padova
• 18 September - Conference on sport and disability
  5.00 pm–7.30 pm, Aula Nievo, Cortile Antico del Bo, Via VIII Febbraio, Padova
• 19 September - Life planning, life contexts and employment for everyone
  Conference: life planning and life contexts, 9.30 am–12.30 pm, Aula Nievo, Cortile Antico del Bo, Via VIII Febbraio, Padova
  Conference: employment and labour market inclusion, with Ulss, Veneto Lavoro, businesses and social cooperatives, 3.00 pm–6.00 pm, Aula Nievo, Cortile Antico del Bo, Via VIII Febbraio, Padova
• 20 September - Skills Pathway and closing music festival
  “Skills Pathway” in collaboration with Opsa: 8–10 thematic stands hosted by associations, practical activities and the “Skills Passport”, 2.00 pm–6.00 pm, Prato della Valle, Padua
  Cultural storytelling at the Basilica of Saint Anthony, with Filippo Faccin, a graduate in the history of the autism spectrum, 2.30 pm–5.30 pm, in Prato della Valle and at the Basilica of Santa Giustina 
  Talk - Closing music festival, featuring people with disabilities, 6.30 pm–10.00 pm, Prato della Valle, Padua

It will be an opportunity to experience first-hand what it means to be included in a city and, more broadly, in society.

For further information, please visit the website: ThisAbility Veneto – Who we are