Self-advocates from EPSA have met in Brussels. At the meeting, they talked about different things. Here are some of the things they talked about.

Inclusion Europe fights for respect, solidarity and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

On 11 February, European Disability Forum (EDF) officially presented its manifesto for the upcoming European elections at the premises of the European Parliament in Brussels. The document features the main demands of the disability movement towards the newly elected European Parliament.

Insieme Switzerland, the Swiss federation of associations of parents of people with intellectual disabilities, has published an ‘Easy Surfing’ guide.

Inclusion Europe (IE) was among the 22 organisations selected by the European Commission (EC) to receive an action grant under the Fundamental Rights and Citizenship programme. IE’s project is titled Safe Surfing! Data protection for young people and adults with intellectual disabilities.

The European Commission announced Gothenburg as the winner of 2014 Access City Award during the European Day of Persons with Disabilities on 3rd December. This award marks the engagement of municipality of Gothenburg to make transport, housing and employment conditions more accessible for people with disabilities and older people.

The European Commission questions Italy over the enforcement of rights of passengers with disabilities. According to the official communication from the European Commission, Italy failed to uphold the rights of passengers with disabilities in three areas: coach and bus transport, maritime and inland waterway transport and the compensation fund. The government of Italy has two months to reply to the Commission how they plan to overcome these challenges.

People with intellectual disabilities are eager and ready to vote. Why do the European elections matter to them and what makes electoral participation possible for them? Join us for a discussion at the European Parliament.