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Respite and support for caregivers of people with disabilities
Caregiving is an act of pure dedication, but you shouldn't have to carry the weight of the world entirely on your own shoulders. This dedicated gathering in the 18th arrondissement connects you with experts and local organizations ready to provide guidance, respite resources, and practical support. Take this moment to navigate your options, share experiences with peers, and reclaim a bit of balance.
Mairie du 18e arrondissement (Paris 18th)
About
The 18th arrondissement town hall hosts a dedicated salon for caregivers of people with disabilities on Thursday, 19 November 2026, from 14:00 to 19:00. This free event brings together over 60 organizations to provide information on rights, health, respite services, and adapted leisure activities. Designed for family caregivers, professionals, students, and volunteers, the fair offers a unique opportunity to connect with local support networks. To ensure everyone can attend, a childcare service for the person being cared for is available upon prior registration with the organizing team.
The Community 360 of Paris, led by the ARS, the City of Paris, and the MDPH of Paris, is pleased to invite you to its Fair for the respite and support of caregivers of people with disabilities in Paris.
Co-organized with the caregiver support platforms PHARE and SAFIRH and the resource center Centr'aider, and with the support of the 18th Arrondissement Educational City, this event aims to raise awareness of existing resources for caregivers and foster encounters between families and local stakeholders.
More than 60 organizations will be gathered around varied themes: access to rights, health, home support, schooling, respite, leisure, adapted vacations, support for caregivers, etc.
This fair is aimed at caregivers of people with disabilities and professionals (including students and volunteers).
A childcare service for the assisted person will be offered upon registration to facilitate family participation.
Our take on this event
Hosted by the Paris 360 Community, in partnership with the PHARE and SAFIRH platforms and the Centr'aider resource center, this event provides a central hub for navigating support systems. Attendees can explore a wide range of topics, including home care, educational support, respite care, and accessible holidays. With over 60 specialized structures on-site, the salon acts as a vital link between families and local resources, facilitating direct discussions regarding rights and daily support strategies.
The venue is fully accessible to wheelchair users, as well as being adapted to support people who are deaf, hard of hearing, blind, or visually impaired. To facilitate your participation, the organizers offer a care service for the person you support. Upon registration, you will be contacted by the team to determine specific needs and practical arrangements. Entry is completely free of charge.
