The COVID-19 is changing every aspect of our societies, revealing pre-existing inequalities and highlighting that work on disability inclusion is imperative. Therefore, Inclusion Europe highlights news and statements around the topic of rights of people with disabilities and their families.
Inclusion Europe’s president Jyrki Pinomaa
wrote a letter about the Coronavirus emergency.
Read an easy-to-read version of Helena Dalli's speech
about moving people out of institutions.
Equality Commissioner Helena Dalli gave a speech at the "Towards Inclusion" conference in Brussels on "What is the vision of the future of deinstitutionalisation and role of EU?" Read it here in many different languages.
At the "Towards Inclusion" conference, the Commissioner for Equality found strong words against institutionalisation. EPSA member Elisabeta Moldovan talked about her experiences growing up in institutions.
Helena Dalli is a Commissioner at the European Commission.
She was one of the speakers at a conference
about deinstitutionalisation.
Digitalisation, EU funds, anti-discrimination laws, employment strategies ... people with intellectual disabilities are affected by nearly all EU laws and policies. Inclusion Europe has joined a call by the European Disability Forum, eight Members of the European Parliament and other organisations.
The European Disability Forum
and other organisations have written
a letter to the European Commission.
Inclusion Europe has signed this letter
"Access City Award" is the name of a competition
for cities in Europe that do a lot
to become more accessible.
