families

Overview of news, reports, policies relevant to people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Europe.

For people with intellectual disabilities, mental health is typically both neglected, and misused for their segregation.

Testimonies from family members of people with intellectual disabilities during the first months of the Russian war on Ukraine.

Jyrki Pinomaa talks about: What EU does for people with disabilities; Covid impact; Education; Employment; Deinstitutionalisation; Inclusion Europe work and plans

Jyrki Pinomaa writes about a recent case in Finland of boy being tied day and night.

Inclusion Europe president Jyrki Pinomaa writes about his recent visit to Czechia, where Jyrki was leading a workshop for parents.

The MACIF, a private French insurance company, ordered a survey to IPSOS to conduct research on carers. The result of its work conducted from December 3. to January 26. 2020 was published in September and consists of 2306 interviewed carers in France on their role, the type of care they performed, and the mental load it represented.

Jason Kneen is the father of Rosie, a little girl with Down Syndrome. His posts about her story became very popular on Twitter, and the reactions of the people were overwhelming.

On May 15th we celebrate the International Day of Families. That's why we talk about people with intellectual disabilities who have kids and raise them with love and care. Find out more in these two interviews!