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The Vicious Circle of Social Exclusion Faced by Disabled People

The Vicious Circle of Social Exclusion Faced by Disabled People

By Christos Meletis – ENIL, Volunteer When it comes to the social exclusion of disabled people, there is a powerful…

Personal Assistance in Spain: Inequality and Segregation

Personal Assistance in Spain: Inequality and Segregation

In Spain, the minimum wage is €1,184 gross multiplied by 14 payments. On the other hand, the personal assistance benefit…

Highlighting the Urgent Need for Policy Change in Europe

Highlighting the Urgent Need for Policy Change in Europe

This week, the European Network on Independent Living held a policy debate at the European Parliament titled “Mainstreaming the UN CRPD…

Projects and Administration Officer (Maternity cover)

Projects and Administration Officer (Maternity cover)

The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) is looking for a 4-month maternity cover for the Projects and Administration Officer…

Advocating from Athens to Brussels

Advocating from Athens to Brussels

Ya sas everybody! I am Christos Meletis, a 30-year-old wheelchair user from Athens, Greece! I am excited to announce that,…

Humour and Disability Visibility

Humour and Disability Visibility

By Christos Meletis – ENIL, Volunteer Being a Greek wheelchair user for the past seven years—and a disabled person my…

Marching for Freedom, Equality, and Human Rights in Norway

Marching for Freedom, Equality, and Human Rights in Norway

Since 2008, Uloba – Independent Living Norway has organized the annual Stolthetsparaden (Disability Pride Parade), turning the streets of Oslo…

Neurodivergent People for Cross-Disability

Neurodivergent People for Cross-Disability

The neurodiversity concept has inspired many people with new found confidence. At ENIL we are proud that the term neurodiversity…

Towards Independent Living Studies: Reflections from the 2025 Nordic Network on Disability Research Conference

Towards Independent Living Studies: Reflections from the 2025 Nordic Network on Disability Research Conference

Teodor Mladenov Senior Lecturer, University of Dundee Coordinator, Independent Living Research Network In recent years, I have witnessed and contributed…

Poland’s Personal Assistance Bill: Lifeline or Another Barrier for Disabled People?

Poland’s Personal Assistance Bill: Lifeline or Another Barrier for Disabled People?

On Tuesday, May 13, over 300 people—mainly the disabled persons, but also some of their family members , personal assistants,…