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Welcome to Helsinki!

We are pleased to invite you to the 14th EAMHID Congress in Helsinki, Finland. The congress will be organized by Specialised Services for Disabled of Varha and FAIDD, both organisations working for better life for the persons with learning difficulties.

Our congress’ theme is “Best Practices – Better Life” and as before the congress will provide numerous possibilities both scientists, practitioners, and persons with disabilities with their families to encounter and discuss. Our purpose is to introduce new scientific findings and evidencebased methods but also best-practices to improve mental health and life of these vulnerable group. The congress will offer different symposium, workshops, roundtable discussions and many keynote lectures and our aim is to promote multiprofessional work. Part of the programme will be streamed so you can also attend online.

On behalf of the EAMHID, Varha and FAIDD we warmly welcome you to the 2023 Helsinki congress!

Oili Sauna-Aho
Congress President
Head for Specialised Services for Disabled, Social Services and Services for Disabled, South-Western wellbeing services county

Get to know Helsinki!

Welcome to Helsinki! Helsinki is the capital of Finland, the largest urban area in the country and home to around 650,000 people. It is Finland’s most important center for research, education, culture and politics.

As one of the northernmost capitals in the world, Helsinki is located in southern Finland, on the shore of the Gulf of Finland. The city is known for its maritime environment; the sea is present in the life of citizens.

Getting to know Helsinki is easy, because the public transport is efficient. There are many options you can use to travel in Helsinki: buses, trams, metro, commuter trains and city bikes.

The Clarion Hotel

The EAMHID congress is held at The Clarion Hotel in Helsinki. The hotel is located in the new Jätkäsaari district in the central West Harbour area. The city centre is just a short walk away, and it is easy and convenient to travel by public transportation.

As a 78 metres high building, The Clarion Hotel is an impressive landmark. The vantage point at the top offers an impressive view over the city. The hotel serves as a great venue for the 14th congress of EAMHID.

According to availability, you can book a room from The Clarion Hotel or other options; check out our allotment codes.