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[Press Release] European Independent Living Day 2026

A wide shot from the back of a church or chapel looking toward a choir. In the foreground, the back of a person in a red robe is seen sitting in a black wheelchair, positioned in the center aisle and facing the choir as if conducting or leading. The back of the wheelchair has a circular yellow emblem and red reflectors. The choir consists of approximately twenty individuals of various ages, all wearing matching long red robes and holding white sheet music. They are standing on tiered steps in front of a light-colored wall with a stained-glass window and wall-mounted candles. Overlaid on the center of the image are two dark rectangular boxes: the top box contains the bold white text "The Lady on Wheels" and the bottom box contains the italicized white text "Book review." The sides of the image show the wooden ends of church pews.

Gisèle Caumont’s Autobiography on Independent Living

Book cover titled “The Succession” by Antonia Trikalioti. The artwork features a futuristic, mechanical structure resembling a floating machine or robotic organism with multiple circular lights and cables extending from it, set against a dark, misty blue background. A badge on the cover indicates it won an award for Best Greek Sci-Fi in 2024.

Do disabled activists dream of electric PAs? – Book announcement!

Panel discussion at the European Parliament with several speakers seated behind a long desk, each with a microphone and nameplate. Participants are engaged in conversation, with one person speaking while others listen and smile. Interpretation booths are visible in the background, and a screen in the foreground shows remote participants, indicating a hybrid event.

From barriers to best practices: making Erasmus+ and ESC truly inclusive

Group of self-advocates and ENIL participants standing indoors in a building lobby. One person uses a wheelchair and another holds a white cane, while a guide dog stands in the foreground. The group is gathered together after a workshop, with signage and an elevator visible in the background.

Self-Advocates and ENIL Connect to Strengthen Independent Living

Blue and yellow graphic announcing a call for participants for an ENIL study visit to Ljubljana, Slovenia. Includes a megaphone illustration and text stating the visit aims to bring ENIL members together to exchange experiences and strengthen the Independent Living movement. Dates shown are 1–2 July 2026, with an application deadline of 30 April 2026. EU co-funding logos appear at the bottom.

Register for ENIL’s Study Visit in Ljubljana, Slovenia!

Five people stand in a meeting room holding certificates from the EDF Youth Committee, smiling after a graduation moment. A screen is visible in the background, and a banner at the top reads “Shaping Europe’s Future.”

Supporting Youth Advocacy in Brussels: ENIL at the EDF Youth Committee Meeting

Portrait of a man against a green background looking slightly to the side. Text on the left reads “A Fight for Independent Living” and below it “Matteo Menozzi.”

A Search for Dignity, Inclusion, and Autonomy – Matteo Menozzi

Freedom Drive Sponsorship: Freedom One Life

Banner showing a world map with black circular markers indicating numbers of organisations across regions. In the centre, a white panel reads “Global DPO Map,” with “DPO” highlighted in yellow alongside a globe icon. Below, a yellow label reads “Disabled People’s Organisations.” At the bottom are logos of partner organisations, including Global Disability Innovation Hub, UCL, AT2030, and UK International Development.

Mapping the Disability Movement: Global DPO Map

Graphic promoting the Martin Naughton Youth Memorial Stipend with the headline “Call for Applications”. It invites young disabled activists to join the Freedom Drive in Brussels (29 Sept–1 Oct 2026), with costs covered. Deadline to apply is 15 April.

Call for Applications: Martin Naughton Youth Memorial Stipend

Graphic with the text “A prettier cage is still a cage” on a black background, above a stylised cage illustration surrounded by the stars of the EU. ENIL and EU co-funding logos appear at the bottom.

EU funds must not build institutions: ENIL challenges new project in Brussels