Statement with Inclusion Czech Republic
Inclusion Europe members met for an exchange on how support to refugees with intellectual disabilities is provided in different countries.
Inclusion Europe president Jyrki Pinomaa writes about his recent visit to Czechia, where Jyrki was leading a workshop for parents.
It is well known that "care" institutions of this kind are not suitable for living and represent a danger to the safety of their residents. The causes of the fire now must be investigated properly, and the survivors must get a chance to live in the community.
Ivo Vykydal, who was the president of Inclusion Europe in 2010-2011, has died at the age of 56 years old.
On 19 January, 8 men with intellectual disabilities were killed by a fire in a “care home” in Vejprty, Czechia. Another 30 people were injured. Messages of solidarity and concern about the situation of institutions in Europe came from all over the world.
It is well known that "care" institutions of this kind are not suitable for living and represent a danger to the safety of their residents. The causes of the fire now must be investigated properly, and the survivors must get a chance to live in the community.
The be.safe project deals with cyber crime against people with intellectual disabilities.
A project run by Inclusion Europe has been included as one of 42 Innovative Practices 2015 by the Zero Project, it was announced this week.
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