mastodon 4.6.9The European Disability Forum defends the interests of 100 million persons with disabilities in Europe. #DisabilityRights
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
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
"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
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]
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
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
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
#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.
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
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
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.
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
📅#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
Register: https://bit.ly/EAS24Register
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
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]
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
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
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
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
"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