This UNICEF reports revealed the lack of Human Rights suffered by disabled people living in institutions across Europe, and even worse, children under the age of three, lots of them with disabilities, are suffering this situation. Download the reports: “FORGOTTEN EUROPEANS, FORGOTTEN RIGHTS” The human rights of persons placed in institutions. “AT HOME OR…
Just enjoy the beauty of this images… CanDoCo inclusive dance company David Toole web DV8 physical theatre
Source of the news FRA The 2011 Fundamental Rights Agency Symposium brough together the experts and stakeholders to discuss the development and use of indicators as a tool to measure progress in the implementation of fundamental rights in the EU. A working paper on fundamental rights indicators and the Agency’s role in the area will…
Source of the news DPAC and letter from The Scotsman Earlier this month Elaine McDonald was robbed not only of her rights but her dignity due to a reassesment of her needs done by the Kensignton and Chelsea Council. According to the Council Elaine McDonald who is not incontinent, should wear incontinence pads during the…
ENIL Valencia Team was invited by the professor of the MA Degree in “Social-Medical Care for Disabled People”, at the University of Psychology of Valencia, to hold a Conference for students and faculty about Independent Living and Personal Assistance. On June 22nd, Itziar Fernández, ENIL’s Regional Coordinator of the South of Europe and Pilar O’Connor,…
On May 26th a Coalition for monitoring the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) was established in Bar, Montenegro. This Coalition is composed of 24 local and national DPO-s. The Montenegrin Government has signed and ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disability – UNCRPD and are now under…
Issue that was addressed The approval of the new law that regulates Personal Assistance in Valencia (Spain), ENIL reacted presenting the Valencia Government a draft with changes and additions that should be included to the law before its presentation to public debate. The Valencia Government in 2010 announced that in January 2011 this new law…
The International Independent Living Conference in Rome was held during two busy days and was a comparison between the international and national experiences with the main topic of Personal Assistance as a means of inclusion of people with disabilities. This meeting was strongly supported by ENIL Europe, through the coordination between the Secretariat of Valencia,…
Source of the news and images DPAC website On the evening of the 21st of July disabled people and supporters gathered at Kensington and Chelsea’s Social Services to defend and support Elaine McDonald and Disability Rights. More photos to be found at http://www.demotiximages.com/news/763583/protest-kensington-elaine-mcdonalds-disability-rights
One afternoon in late June, the members of JAG took over the streets of Stockholm. Together with an authentic samba orchestra, we offered a carnival procession, which exuded pride, joy and self-esteem. About 200 people, members in JAG, personal assistants, relatives and supporters, participated. Why a samba carnival? The members in JAG…
Source of the news DPAC Lobby Kensington & Chelsea Council’s Cabinet Meeting The Town Hall, Hornton Street, London, W8 7NX at 5.30pm on Thursday 21 July 2011 The Supreme Court has ruled in support of Kensington and Chelsea council’s withdrawal of overnight care to Elaine McDonald to save money. This will mean…
There are around one million children with intellectual disabilities throughout the European Union. These children often find themselves subject to discrimination and exclusion from society, and are frequently denied the right to good quality education, healthcare, recreation and services. In many cases, their families are also subject to discrimination and are denied access to adequate…
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On 13th of July, the European Disability Forum (EDF) met with Vice President of the European Commission, Viviane Reding, responsible for Justice, Fundamental Rights and Citizenship. EDF President Yannis Vardakastanis, General Secretary Rodolfo Cattani and Acting Director Javier Güemes met Vice-President Reding. The goal of the meeting was to propose and define the…
Magnus Andén has been the chairman of JAG since the association started in 1992, nearly 20 years ago. In that role – as in life itself, as in this interview – Magnus needs support to formulate. This support is given to Magnus by his legal representative that functions both as a decision aid and interpreter….
Although my surname might make you think that I am Irish, I was born in Valencia (Spain) forty-nine years ago. I spent most life in a small town on the Mediterranean coast until I moved to the city where I am living now and that is the same city where I was born. I share…
YHD has started a co-operation with a company which is introducing the SERVUS system in Slovenia. The company has approached us, because a few years ago we already had a successful cooperation with one of its managers, getting brand new computers and software to 20 users of the Independent Living Programme. This new co-operation is…
From the 30th of September to the 3rd of October the European Platform of Self Advocates will host a conference in Peniche, Portugal. This event will gather self-advocates from all over Europe, to discuss about the UNCRPD and share their knowledge and experience in order to come up with statements aimed to raise awareness amongst…
Richard Sahlin received a scholarship from ENIL for his lecture at the Nordic Network on Disability Research – NNDR conference, which took place recently in May in Iceland. Richard Sahlin is a deaf lawyer with a doctoral degree in disability law. He is currently a researcher in disability law at Örebro University in Sweden finishing…
On the 18th of June the Pride Parade took over the streets of Oslo for the fourth consecutive year with over 1000 participating. The parade is the largest demonstration of disabled people ever in Norway. Together we marched from Universitetsplassen to Oslo Spektrum to show the world that we are PROUD, STRONG and VISIBLE! After…
