We just have published Europe for Us! Europe for Us is our easy-to-read newsletter for self-advocates. This time, we talk a lot about the European elections.
The Parliament Magazine published an article
on the new Spanish law
that allows people with intellectual disabilities to vote.
Inclusion Europe went to Barcelona for a meeting of the Human Rights working group at the offices of our member Som Fundació.
This meeting was a great opportunity to update members about our work, but also to learn their news.
French people under guardianship now have the right to vote.
Our Voting Champions in March are Lucette and Dani Blanquart of “Nous aussi” Dunkerque.
Our director Milan Šveřepa spent 2 days in Croatia.
Andreas Zehetner is a member of the steering group of the European Platform of Self-Advocates. He is a self-advocate with our Austrian member Lebenshilfe. Andreas has been advocating for accessibility in different areas of life for a long time.
Every adult should be allowed to vote without discrimination. People with disabilities can only use this right if voting procedures becomes accessible. And recent developments in different EU countries are encouraging: Progress is happening.
Voting is a fundamental citizens' right.We asked to some self-advocates why voting is important to them.Why do YOU think voting is important?
Inclusion Europe had an event
at the European Parliament.
During this event, we spoke about the European elections
and accessibility for people with intellectual disabilities.
May 31, 2019
May 28, 2019
