European Disability Forum

· 31mo ago

Join the European Economic and Social Committee's hybrid public hearing on the impact of assistive technology and #ArtificialIntelligence on persons with disabilities on March 14, from 9:30 am to 1 pm.

Event programme: https://buff.ly/3UPCf0J
Registration link: https://buff.ly/3womUKf

· 27mo ago

Test your communication accessibility knowledge!

Ensuring information is accessible and understandable for everyone is crucial for active community participation.

How skilled are you? Take our checklist to find out!
https://buff.ly/3XXOkTa

#accessibility

Checklists: Making campaigns accessible for persons with disabilities - European Disability Forum

Over 87 million persons with disabilities live in the European Union. However, most election campaigns still do not consider their accessibility needs. Persons with disabilities are deprived of their right to stand as a candidate and to cast an informed vote due to accessibility barriers in all parts of the electoral process – including in […]

· 27mo ago

"I strongly believe that we should not hesitate to explore the world too"

Discover the world through the eyes of Kamil Goungor [@TheTrawheeler], a passionate traveler and disability activist!

Read the latest blog post for Spaces4All Project on the joys and challenges of his incredible journey to 28 countries.
https://buff.ly/3L6yBt9

Travelling is for all, disabled or not! - European Disability Forum

Blog post by Kamil Goungor traveller with disabilities and activist working at the European Network of Independent Living (ENIL) for the CE-Spaces4All project. I love to travel! On a trip you can see unbelievable places, take part in unique experiences, taste delicious food and meet amazing people that very often do their best to welcome […]

· 27mo ago

Our Disability Voice newsletter is out!

As we celebrate #PrideMonth, let's recognise the diverse experiences within the LGBTIQ+ community, especially those with disabilities.

In this issue you will find:
➡️ Interviews with @IGLYO and @ilgaeurope@eupolicy.social
➡️ Joint report with @ilgaeurope@eupolicy.social on violence and harassment
➡️ @Politico's article on accessibility at Pride events

Read: https://buff.ly/3KZP7uS]

📢 Disability Voice | Pride month! The challenge for LGBTQI+ persons with disabilities to amplify their voices and much more

· 28mo ago

Refugees and asylum seekers with disabilities represent an invisible group of individuals who are forced to leave their countries in strongly disadvantaged situations.

On #WorldRefugeeDay, we call for a human rights-based approach that puts people's lives first:

➡️ Engage with DPOs to ensure inclusivity
➡️ Foster safe spaces
➡️ Advocate for accessible services

Our toolkit https://buff.ly/3RwEyDe

Toolkit on the inclusion of refugees with disabilities - European Disability Forum

This toolkit aims to inform our community of members and partners, in particular organisations of persons with disabilities (DPOs) in Europe, about the perspectives of migrants, including refugees, with disabilities, and how to include them in your work. It includes:

· 28mo ago

Catch the latest #DisabilityRealities post!

Alexandre Bloxs [@Alexblxs1] of @EUD_Brussels shares his travel insights for the deaf community:
➡️ Sign language integration
➡️ Deaf historical museums
➡️ Global deaf-friendly spots

https://buff.ly/3z2s0gw

Enhancing accessibility for deaf people in tourism: Insights and experiences - European Disability Forum

Blog post by Alexandre Bloxs, Policy Manager at the European Union of the Deaf. During a recent training session for the EDF project Accessible Spaces for All, which aims to raise awareness in the tourism sector about the needs of persons with disabilities, Alexandre Bloxs shared some valuable insights on making tourism more accessible for the […]

· 29mo ago

About 100 participants convened in Ljubljana for our General Assembly, engaging in insightful discussions and decisions. Highlights include:

➡️ New Board members
➡️ Changes to statutes
➡️ Discussions on elections, legal capacity, Ukraine

Outcomes https://buff.ly/4dUBn22
#EDFinSlovenia

Elections, legal capacity and enforcement of EU law: our General Assembly 2024 - European Disability Forum

Around 100 participants gathered in Ljubljana, Slovenia on the 11 and 12 May 2024 for our Annual General Assembly. We thank our member the Slovenian National Disability Council – NSIOS – for the support in organising it. The General Assembly was preceded by the conference “Technology in employment. A step towards inclusion“. The General Assembly […]

· 29mo ago

#accessibility is a human right and a precondition to independent living and full societal participation for persons with disabilities.

On #GAAD, we join Design for All Europe in urging all actors to ensure an inclusive future in the EU by implementing and enforcing legislation that enables an accessible world.

https://buff.ly/4an11JB

Towards an ambitious implementation of EU’s accessibility legislation - European Disability Forum

On the occasion of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the European Disability Forum (EDF) and Design for All Europe recall that accessibility is a human right and a precondition for persons with disabilities to live independently and to fully participate in society. Strong legislation is the most effective way to achieve this goal and […]

· 29mo ago

Earlier this month, EU Ministers held the first #EPSO meeting dedicated to equality issues.

The agenda included:
➡️ Standards for equality bodies
➡️ Combating violence against women
➡️ Discussing the equal treatment directive

Read the summary: https://buff.ly/3V1O2ZF

Council of the EU discusses equality, women’s rights and EU candidate for the CRPD Committee - European Disability Forum

On 7 May, EU Ministers held the first meeting of the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (EPSO) dedicated entirely to equality issues. The agenda included the adoption of standards for equality bodies and on combating violence against women, a discussion on equal treatment directive, a policy debate on women’s rights and a […]

· 29mo ago

Legal capacity is a human right, yet persons with disabilities still face significant barriers in its exercise.

The exec summary of our forthcoming Human Rights Report reveals:
➡️ Deprivation leading to rights violations
➡️ Full deprivation in 12 member states
➡️ Progress in supported decision-making systems
➡️ Gaps in implementation

Read: https://buff.ly/4ba150y

Executive Summary - EDF Human Rights Report on legal capacity: Personal choice and control - European Disability Forum

Legal capacity is a fundamental human right, enabling individuals to make decisions and exercise control over their lives. Despite the ratification of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) by all European Union (EU) member states, many persons with disabilities continue to face significant barriers in exercising their legal capacity. […]

· 30mo ago

This week the EU and its Member States adopted La Hulpe Declaration on the Future of the European Pillar of Social Rights setting the tone for social policy for 2024-2029.

We welcome this declaration and its focus on strengthening the #EUDisabilityStrategy as well as its emphasis on better mainstreaming disability issues into EU policies.

https://buff.ly/3U2iGjJ

EU signs declaration on social priorities for coming years - European Disability Forum

The La Hulpe Declaration on the Future of the European Pillar of Social Rights was adopted by the EU and its Member States on 16 April. EDF welcomes the emphasis that this declaration places on strengthening the EU Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and on better mainstreaming disability issues into EU policies. What […]

· 30mo ago

Roma with disabilities are particularly at risk of intersectional discrimination, facing barriers that deepen isolation and escalate poverty risks.

Beyond disability-related challenges, they confront antigypsyism and racial discrimination.

This is systemic failure that demands urgent action.
Explore our briefing with @ERGO_Network: https://buff.ly/4cQXQfF

#InternationalRomaDay

· 30mo ago

📅#EUAccessbilitySummit 2024: panels details and speakers are now announced: https://bit.ly/EAS2024

A month before the #EUelections2024, the Summit will look at:
➡️ #Accessibility Achievements
➡️ Political Participation
➡️ Workplace Inclusion

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· 30mo ago

We are looking for several service providers based in the EU to support us with our research report on technology in employment:

➡️ Proofreading
➡️ Graphic design
➡️ Easy-to-read translation
➡️ Printing

Submit your proposal by 15 April 2024: https://bit.ly/DATAProjectServiceProviders

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· 30mo ago

Read our newest Disability Voice Newsletter!

In the March edition, we focus on the rights of women and girls with disabilities, showcasing:
➡️ Our third manifesto on women’s rights,
➡️ Our statement on International Women's Day
➡️ Significant updates from Malta becoming the 10th EU country to criminalise forced sterilisation

Plus, meet the winners of our photo competition!
https://buff.ly/3TFkRtf]

· 30mo ago

On #TransDayOfVisibility, we want to share the concerning data from the recent report conducted in collaboration with @ilgaeurope@eupolicy.social.

Transgender persons with disabilities have a higher chance of:
➡️ Encountering greater challenges in making ends meet
➡️ Experiencing homelessness

Read: https://buff.ly/3TzEcvP

· 31mo ago

Good news on the European Disability Card and Parking Card!

On 4 March, the EU institutions reached an agreement on extending the issuance of the Cards to third-country nationals - a key demand of our campaign!

Our reaction: https://buff.ly/4c6gvDT

#EUDisabilityCard

· 31mo ago

Our latest #DisabilityVoice newsletter is out!

In this issue you will find:
➡️ @InclusionEurope's piece on inclusion indicators and the disability data gap
➡️ Voting restriction data
➡️ Firsthand experience from our Youth Committee member Tamara Byrne on EU elections
➡️ Campaign updates

Read: https://buff.ly/3V6N8Ly
Subscribe: https://bit.ly/DVSubscription

· 31mo ago

Women with disabilities in Europe face significant challenges in their everyday lives. Our new survey shows the urgent need for supportive policies and programmes.

➡️ Only 6 in 10 women were employed
➡️ 1 in 6 women faced violence
➡️ 46% have had problems accessing healthcare facilities
➡️ They encounter numerous barriers to engage in political movements

Full findings: https://buff.ly/3InAobQ

· 31mo ago

"What gets measured gets done. And what doesn’t get measured… remains ignored."

Check out this op-ed by Inge Volleberg, @InclusionEurope researcher and coordinator.
Their survey across 29 European countries uncovers challenges for persons with intellectual disabilities, bridging the EU's disability data gap

Learn more about the Inclusion Indicators 2023 report: https://buff.ly/3TlJw78