Inclusion Europe
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20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families from 39 countries.
#inclusion #selfadvocacy
20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families from 39 countries.
#inclusion #selfadvocacy
Have you heard of Europe for Us? 🗞️
Europe for Us is Inclusion Europe’s easy-to-read magazine.
Written with self-advocates, Europe for Us is published 4 times a year in 8 languages.
📰 Read the latest issue — link in bio
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Europe for Us is Inclusion Europe’s easy-to-read magazine.
Written with self-advocates, Europe for Us is published 4 times a year in 8 languages.
📰 Read the latest issue — link in bio
💌 Subscribe to get Europe for Us by email
November 12, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Have you heard of Europe for Us? 🗞️
Europe for Us is Inclusion Europe’s easy-to-read magazine.
Written with self-advocates, Europe for Us is published 4 times a year in 8 languages.
📰 Read the latest issue — link in bio
💌 Subscribe to get Europe for Us by email
Europe for Us is Inclusion Europe’s easy-to-read magazine.
Written with self-advocates, Europe for Us is published 4 times a year in 8 languages.
📰 Read the latest issue — link in bio
💌 Subscribe to get Europe for Us by email
The new issue of Europe for Us is out! 🗞️
This edition looks at European funds and deinstitutionalisation, how EU money is used and how it affects the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
Read it here: https://www.inclusion.eu/europe-for-us-european-funds-and-deinstitutionalisation
This edition looks at European funds and deinstitutionalisation, how EU money is used and how it affects the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
Read it here: https://www.inclusion.eu/europe-for-us-european-funds-and-deinstitutionalisation
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The new issue of Europe for Us is out! 🗞️
This edition looks at European funds and deinstitutionalisation, how EU money is used and how it affects the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
Read it here: https://www.inclusion.eu/europe-for-us-european-funds-and-deinstitutionalisation
This edition looks at European funds and deinstitutionalisation, how EU money is used and how it affects the lives of people with intellectual disabilities.
Read it here: https://www.inclusion.eu/europe-for-us-european-funds-and-deinstitutionalisation
In Romania 🇷🇴 16 000 people with intellectual disabilities still live in institutions. 🏢
At #HearOurVoices2025, self-advocates said:
❌ Close institutions,
💶 support independent living,
👷 give us real work and equal pay,
💪 take real action — not just promises.
#InclusionEurope #SelfAdvocacy
At #HearOurVoices2025, self-advocates said:
❌ Close institutions,
💶 support independent living,
👷 give us real work and equal pay,
💪 take real action — not just promises.
#InclusionEurope #SelfAdvocacy
November 4, 2025 at 7:45 AM
In Romania 🇷🇴 16 000 people with intellectual disabilities still live in institutions. 🏢
At #HearOurVoices2025, self-advocates said:
❌ Close institutions,
💶 support independent living,
👷 give us real work and equal pay,
💪 take real action — not just promises.
#InclusionEurope #SelfAdvocacy
At #HearOurVoices2025, self-advocates said:
❌ Close institutions,
💶 support independent living,
👷 give us real work and equal pay,
💪 take real action — not just promises.
#InclusionEurope #SelfAdvocacy
What happened in 🇨🇿Czechia? Over 50 self-advocates got together to discuss independence, rights, and more.
Swipe to find out more!
Swipe to find out more!
November 3, 2025 at 9:00 PM
What happened in 🇨🇿Czechia? Over 50 self-advocates got together to discuss independence, rights, and more.
Swipe to find out more!
Swipe to find out more!
In Armenia, self-advocates and parents came together to talk about what it really means to speak up for your rights 💪 and how meaningful participation in politics can create real, lasting change.
#HearOurVoices2025
#HearOurVoices2025
November 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
In Armenia, self-advocates and parents came together to talk about what it really means to speak up for your rights 💪 and how meaningful participation in politics can create real, lasting change.
#HearOurVoices2025
#HearOurVoices2025
'My voice is important.' said Gagik Galustov, a self-advocate from Armenia 🗣️
Mr. Galustov is right. His voice is important.
Everyone with an intellectual disability should be able to say: my voice matters.
#HearOurVoices2025
Mr. Galustov is right. His voice is important.
Everyone with an intellectual disability should be able to say: my voice matters.
#HearOurVoices2025
November 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
'My voice is important.' said Gagik Galustov, a self-advocate from Armenia 🗣️
Mr. Galustov is right. His voice is important.
Everyone with an intellectual disability should be able to say: my voice matters.
#HearOurVoices2025
Mr. Galustov is right. His voice is important.
Everyone with an intellectual disability should be able to say: my voice matters.
#HearOurVoices2025
Self-advocates in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷 came together for #HearOurVoices2025.
In Greece, people with intellectual disabilities can still lose their right to vote. Voting is often not accessible.
People with intellectual disabilities want to vote and must have the support to do so.
In Greece, people with intellectual disabilities can still lose their right to vote. Voting is often not accessible.
People with intellectual disabilities want to vote and must have the support to do so.
October 31, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Self-advocates in Athens, Greece 🇬🇷 came together for #HearOurVoices2025.
In Greece, people with intellectual disabilities can still lose their right to vote. Voting is often not accessible.
People with intellectual disabilities want to vote and must have the support to do so.
In Greece, people with intellectual disabilities can still lose their right to vote. Voting is often not accessible.
People with intellectual disabilities want to vote and must have the support to do so.
🇪🇪 In Estonia, self-advocates came together ahead of the local elections to ask politicians questions.
22 people with intellectual disabilities had the chance to speak directly with candidates.
This event is part of our ongoing #HearOurVoices2025 self-advocate events happening across Europe.
22 people with intellectual disabilities had the chance to speak directly with candidates.
This event is part of our ongoing #HearOurVoices2025 self-advocate events happening across Europe.
October 30, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🇪🇪 In Estonia, self-advocates came together ahead of the local elections to ask politicians questions.
22 people with intellectual disabilities had the chance to speak directly with candidates.
This event is part of our ongoing #HearOurVoices2025 self-advocate events happening across Europe.
22 people with intellectual disabilities had the chance to speak directly with candidates.
This event is part of our ongoing #HearOurVoices2025 self-advocate events happening across Europe.
Aták hosted a media workshop in Iceland for people with intellectual disabilities as part of #HearOurVoices2025, exploring media, representation, and even creating a TikTok!💡
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Aták hosted a media workshop in Iceland for people with intellectual disabilities as part of #HearOurVoices2025, exploring media, representation, and even creating a TikTok!💡
We couldn't have put it better ourselves.
Easy-to-read content ensures that information is inclusive and accessible for people with intellectual disabilities. It helps everyone understand and participate equally in society.
#HearOurVoices2025
Easy-to-read content ensures that information is inclusive and accessible for people with intellectual disabilities. It helps everyone understand and participate equally in society.
#HearOurVoices2025
October 28, 2025 at 10:00 AM
We couldn't have put it better ourselves.
Easy-to-read content ensures that information is inclusive and accessible for people with intellectual disabilities. It helps everyone understand and participate equally in society.
#HearOurVoices2025
Easy-to-read content ensures that information is inclusive and accessible for people with intellectual disabilities. It helps everyone understand and participate equally in society.
#HearOurVoices2025
🇪🇸 Spanish self-advocates spoke up about participation, community, and inclusion. Swipe to see what happened in Spain during #HearOurVoices2025
October 27, 2025 at 9:50 AM
🇪🇸 Spanish self-advocates spoke up about participation, community, and inclusion. Swipe to see what happened in Spain during #HearOurVoices2025
Everyone has a right to choose if they want to have a family or not.
🇨🇾 Self-advocate Alexis Georgiades shares his thoughts during the #HearOurVoices2025 events in Cyprus.
🇨🇾 Self-advocate Alexis Georgiades shares his thoughts during the #HearOurVoices2025 events in Cyprus.
October 26, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Everyone has a right to choose if they want to have a family or not.
🇨🇾 Self-advocate Alexis Georgiades shares his thoughts during the #HearOurVoices2025 events in Cyprus.
🇨🇾 Self-advocate Alexis Georgiades shares his thoughts during the #HearOurVoices2025 events in Cyprus.
Cypriot self-advocates came together (for the first time!) to speak up on love, family & relationships.
This included:
💬 Conversations on marriage & relationships
🗣️ Group discussions on the right to choose
🤝 Planning for the Inclusion Europe conference
#HearOurVoices2025
This included:
💬 Conversations on marriage & relationships
🗣️ Group discussions on the right to choose
🤝 Planning for the Inclusion Europe conference
#HearOurVoices2025
October 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Cypriot self-advocates came together (for the first time!) to speak up on love, family & relationships.
This included:
💬 Conversations on marriage & relationships
🗣️ Group discussions on the right to choose
🤝 Planning for the Inclusion Europe conference
#HearOurVoices2025
This included:
💬 Conversations on marriage & relationships
🗣️ Group discussions on the right to choose
🤝 Planning for the Inclusion Europe conference
#HearOurVoices2025
And yet, they try.
In 11 countries, people with intellectual disabilities have no or very little freedom of choice about their reproductive health.
They have the right to make their own choices about relationships and family, just like everybody else.
#HearOurVoices2025
In 11 countries, people with intellectual disabilities have no or very little freedom of choice about their reproductive health.
They have the right to make their own choices about relationships and family, just like everybody else.
#HearOurVoices2025
October 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
And yet, they try.
In 11 countries, people with intellectual disabilities have no or very little freedom of choice about their reproductive health.
They have the right to make their own choices about relationships and family, just like everybody else.
#HearOurVoices2025
In 11 countries, people with intellectual disabilities have no or very little freedom of choice about their reproductive health.
They have the right to make their own choices about relationships and family, just like everybody else.
#HearOurVoices2025
🇩🇪 How can I take part in conferences? Self-Advocates in Germany met and discussed ways to join and work together. Their message was clear: Support is key for participation! #HearOurVoices2025
October 23, 2025 at 10:40 AM
🇩🇪 How can I take part in conferences? Self-Advocates in Germany met and discussed ways to join and work together. Their message was clear: Support is key for participation! #HearOurVoices2025
István Horváth, a self-advocate from Hungary, shares his thoughts 💬 during #HearOurVoices2025.
We couldn't agree more.
Self-advocacy involves people with intellectual disabilities speaking up for their needs, ambitions, and desires.
As experts of their own lives, they know best.
We couldn't agree more.
Self-advocacy involves people with intellectual disabilities speaking up for their needs, ambitions, and desires.
As experts of their own lives, they know best.
October 22, 2025 at 10:30 AM
István Horváth, a self-advocate from Hungary, shares his thoughts 💬 during #HearOurVoices2025.
We couldn't agree more.
Self-advocacy involves people with intellectual disabilities speaking up for their needs, ambitions, and desires.
As experts of their own lives, they know best.
We couldn't agree more.
Self-advocacy involves people with intellectual disabilities speaking up for their needs, ambitions, and desires.
As experts of their own lives, they know best.
🇭🇺 36 voices, one clear message: We know what we want! Hungarian self-advocates came together to discuss independent living and support. #HearOurVoices2025
October 19, 2025 at 11:00 AM
🇭🇺 36 voices, one clear message: We know what we want! Hungarian self-advocates came together to discuss independent living and support. #HearOurVoices2025
🇵🇱 László Bercse, chair of the European Platform of Self-Advocates (EPSA) and vice-president of Inclusion Europe, took the stage in Poland for #HearOurVoices2025
Hear Our Voices! self-advocacy events are taking place all over Europe at the moment. Stay tuned for more!
Hear Our Voices! self-advocacy events are taking place all over Europe at the moment. Stay tuned for more!
October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM
🇵🇱 László Bercse, chair of the European Platform of Self-Advocates (EPSA) and vice-president of Inclusion Europe, took the stage in Poland for #HearOurVoices2025
Hear Our Voices! self-advocacy events are taking place all over Europe at the moment. Stay tuned for more!
Hear Our Voices! self-advocacy events are taking place all over Europe at the moment. Stay tuned for more!
🇫🇮 The importance of telling your own story. #HearOurVoices2025
The world needs more self-advocates!
Self-advocates spoke about representation and took part in trainings by our Finnish member @stegförsteg. This was part of the Hear Our Voices! events series currently happening across Europe.
The world needs more self-advocates!
Self-advocates spoke about representation and took part in trainings by our Finnish member @stegförsteg. This was part of the Hear Our Voices! events series currently happening across Europe.
October 17, 2025 at 7:30 AM
🇫🇮 The importance of telling your own story. #HearOurVoices2025
The world needs more self-advocates!
Self-advocates spoke about representation and took part in trainings by our Finnish member @stegförsteg. This was part of the Hear Our Voices! events series currently happening across Europe.
The world needs more self-advocates!
Self-advocates spoke about representation and took part in trainings by our Finnish member @stegförsteg. This was part of the Hear Our Voices! events series currently happening across Europe.
🇮🇹 What's going on in Italy?
So far, 10 self-advocacy events took place as part of Hear Our Voices!
People with intellectual disabilities are leading conversations on their rights & inclusion.
They talked:
🎤 Experiences
🧠 Policy (changes)
🤝 Working together
True leadership!
So far, 10 self-advocacy events took place as part of Hear Our Voices!
People with intellectual disabilities are leading conversations on their rights & inclusion.
They talked:
🎤 Experiences
🧠 Policy (changes)
🤝 Working together
True leadership!
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🇮🇹 What's going on in Italy?
So far, 10 self-advocacy events took place as part of Hear Our Voices!
People with intellectual disabilities are leading conversations on their rights & inclusion.
They talked:
🎤 Experiences
🧠 Policy (changes)
🤝 Working together
True leadership!
So far, 10 self-advocacy events took place as part of Hear Our Voices!
People with intellectual disabilities are leading conversations on their rights & inclusion.
They talked:
🎤 Experiences
🧠 Policy (changes)
🤝 Working together
True leadership!
Mariam Berikelashvili, self-advocate from Georgia, spoke at Hear Our Voices!
Ms. Berikelashvili is not alone with her call for change. The right of people with intellectual disabilities to live independently and to work are still not respected in many countries in Europe.
This must change! ⚡
Ms. Berikelashvili is not alone with her call for change. The right of people with intellectual disabilities to live independently and to work are still not respected in many countries in Europe.
This must change! ⚡
October 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Mariam Berikelashvili, self-advocate from Georgia, spoke at Hear Our Voices!
Ms. Berikelashvili is not alone with her call for change. The right of people with intellectual disabilities to live independently and to work are still not respected in many countries in Europe.
This must change! ⚡
Ms. Berikelashvili is not alone with her call for change. The right of people with intellectual disabilities to live independently and to work are still not respected in many countries in Europe.
This must change! ⚡
🇬🇪 What happened in Georgia?
From 23-26 September, 12 self-advocates spoke at Hear Our Voices! events about what matters most to them:
🩺 healthcare,
📖 education,
👷employment,
🏡 independent living,
🎨 art,
🏀 sport,
⚖️ and equal rights.
More than 120 people over 3 days.
What a success!
From 23-26 September, 12 self-advocates spoke at Hear Our Voices! events about what matters most to them:
🩺 healthcare,
📖 education,
👷employment,
🏡 independent living,
🎨 art,
🏀 sport,
⚖️ and equal rights.
More than 120 people over 3 days.
What a success!
October 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
🇬🇪 What happened in Georgia?
From 23-26 September, 12 self-advocates spoke at Hear Our Voices! events about what matters most to them:
🩺 healthcare,
📖 education,
👷employment,
🏡 independent living,
🎨 art,
🏀 sport,
⚖️ and equal rights.
More than 120 people over 3 days.
What a success!
From 23-26 September, 12 self-advocates spoke at Hear Our Voices! events about what matters most to them:
🩺 healthcare,
📖 education,
👷employment,
🏡 independent living,
🎨 art,
🏀 sport,
⚖️ and equal rights.
More than 120 people over 3 days.
What a success!
Report from our sessions and discussions at the World Congress organised by Inclusion International
www.inclusion.eu/inclusion-eu...
www.inclusion.eu/inclusion-eu...
October 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Report from our sessions and discussions at the World Congress organised by Inclusion International
www.inclusion.eu/inclusion-eu...
www.inclusion.eu/inclusion-eu...
🗓️ Save the date!
✨ The next Europe in Action conference will take place 25-27 May 2026 in Italy!
👋 Europe in Action brings together more than 200 people with intellectual disabilities, their families and professionals.
✨ The next Europe in Action conference will take place 25-27 May 2026 in Italy!
👋 Europe in Action brings together more than 200 people with intellectual disabilities, their families and professionals.
October 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
🗓️ Save the date!
✨ The next Europe in Action conference will take place 25-27 May 2026 in Italy!
👋 Europe in Action brings together more than 200 people with intellectual disabilities, their families and professionals.
✨ The next Europe in Action conference will take place 25-27 May 2026 in Italy!
👋 Europe in Action brings together more than 200 people with intellectual disabilities, their families and professionals.
Lydia Fisher, self-advocate from Ireland, spoke on the accessibility of websites and apps and the importance of getting the right support.
www.inclusion.eu/the-internet....
www.inclusion.eu/the-internet....
September 23, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Lydia Fisher, self-advocate from Ireland, spoke on the accessibility of websites and apps and the importance of getting the right support.
www.inclusion.eu/the-internet....
www.inclusion.eu/the-internet....