European Disability Forum
@myedf.bsky.social
The European Disability Forum defends the interests of 100 million persons with disabilities in Europe. #DisabilityRights
The #EPDisability Intergroup newsletter is out!
➡️ Update on Intergroup meetings and Members' work on #DisabilityRights
➡️ Interview with MEP @aliciahoms on the EU housing crisis: www.edf-feph.org/interview-wi...
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➡️ Update on Intergroup meetings and Members' work on #DisabilityRights
➡️ Interview with MEP @aliciahoms on the EU housing crisis: www.edf-feph.org/interview-wi...
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November 4, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The #EPDisability Intergroup newsletter is out!
➡️ Update on Intergroup meetings and Members' work on #DisabilityRights
➡️ Interview with MEP @aliciahoms on the EU housing crisis: www.edf-feph.org/interview-wi...
Read: mailchi.mp/edf-feph.org...
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➡️ Update on Intergroup meetings and Members' work on #DisabilityRights
➡️ Interview with MEP @aliciahoms on the EU housing crisis: www.edf-feph.org/interview-wi...
Read: mailchi.mp/edf-feph.org...
Subscribe: edf-feph.us9.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=...
Join policymakers, experts and advocates in discussing solutions at our #Accessible Tourism Conference.
Join us on 27 November, in-person in Brussels: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Join us on 27 November, in-person in Brussels: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
October 31, 2025 at 10:02 AM
Join policymakers, experts and advocates in discussing solutions at our #Accessible Tourism Conference.
Join us on 27 November, in-person in Brussels: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Join us on 27 November, in-person in Brussels: forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...
Our Board Member Kristijan Grđan addressed @coe.int during the launch of the Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons!
He stated that our movements share the fight to end non-consensual medical interventions.
Withdrawal of additional protocol for Oviedo Convention must follow!
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He stated that our movements share the fight to end non-consensual medical interventions.
Withdrawal of additional protocol for Oviedo Convention must follow!
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October 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
Our Board Member Kristijan Grđan addressed @coe.int during the launch of the Recommendation on Equal Rights for Intersex Persons!
He stated that our movements share the fight to end non-consensual medical interventions.
Withdrawal of additional protocol for Oviedo Convention must follow!
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He stated that our movements share the fight to end non-consensual medical interventions.
Withdrawal of additional protocol for Oviedo Convention must follow!
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Good news: the European Commission marks its commitment to enhance the #DisabilityRights Strategy in 2026.
This commitment is inscribed in its 2026 workplan. We now need concrete actions and the funding to go with them!
Our reaction: www.edf-feph.org/commission-c...
This commitment is inscribed in its 2026 workplan. We now need concrete actions and the funding to go with them!
Our reaction: www.edf-feph.org/commission-c...
October 22, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Good news: the European Commission marks its commitment to enhance the #DisabilityRights Strategy in 2026.
This commitment is inscribed in its 2026 workplan. We now need concrete actions and the funding to go with them!
Our reaction: www.edf-feph.org/commission-c...
This commitment is inscribed in its 2026 workplan. We now need concrete actions and the funding to go with them!
Our reaction: www.edf-feph.org/commission-c...
The @consilium.europa.eu adopted Conclusions on independent living for persons with disabilities.
The Conclusions present a clear diagnosis of the problems but avoid solutions.
It is clear: EU funds must be earmarked and conditional to best practices.
Read: www.edf-feph.org/eu-council-c...
The Conclusions present a clear diagnosis of the problems but avoid solutions.
It is clear: EU funds must be earmarked and conditional to best practices.
Read: www.edf-feph.org/eu-council-c...
October 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
The @consilium.europa.eu adopted Conclusions on independent living for persons with disabilities.
The Conclusions present a clear diagnosis of the problems but avoid solutions.
It is clear: EU funds must be earmarked and conditional to best practices.
Read: www.edf-feph.org/eu-council-c...
The Conclusions present a clear diagnosis of the problems but avoid solutions.
It is clear: EU funds must be earmarked and conditional to best practices.
Read: www.edf-feph.org/eu-council-c...
Today is #EndPoverty Day.
As the EU drafts its first Anti-Poverty Strategy, we are worried: 29% of the disability community is at risk of poverty, and the situation has worsened over the past decade.
We need targeted actions to address the unique challenges we face:
www.edf-feph.org/the-eus-figh...
As the EU drafts its first Anti-Poverty Strategy, we are worried: 29% of the disability community is at risk of poverty, and the situation has worsened over the past decade.
We need targeted actions to address the unique challenges we face:
www.edf-feph.org/the-eus-figh...
October 17, 2025 at 6:01 AM
Today is #EndPoverty Day.
As the EU drafts its first Anti-Poverty Strategy, we are worried: 29% of the disability community is at risk of poverty, and the situation has worsened over the past decade.
We need targeted actions to address the unique challenges we face:
www.edf-feph.org/the-eus-figh...
As the EU drafts its first Anti-Poverty Strategy, we are worried: 29% of the disability community is at risk of poverty, and the situation has worsened over the past decade.
We need targeted actions to address the unique challenges we face:
www.edf-feph.org/the-eus-figh...
Did you know that #DisasterRiskReduction strategies often exclude persons with disabilities?
@undrr.bsky.social 2023 survey says:
1️⃣84% have no personal preparedness plan
2️⃣74% will have difficulties in immediate evacuation
3️⃣56% have no accessible information
Survey: www.undrr.org/report/2023-...
@undrr.bsky.social 2023 survey says:
1️⃣84% have no personal preparedness plan
2️⃣74% will have difficulties in immediate evacuation
3️⃣56% have no accessible information
Survey: www.undrr.org/report/2023-...
October 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Did you know that #DisasterRiskReduction strategies often exclude persons with disabilities?
@undrr.bsky.social 2023 survey says:
1️⃣84% have no personal preparedness plan
2️⃣74% will have difficulties in immediate evacuation
3️⃣56% have no accessible information
Survey: www.undrr.org/report/2023-...
@undrr.bsky.social 2023 survey says:
1️⃣84% have no personal preparedness plan
2️⃣74% will have difficulties in immediate evacuation
3️⃣56% have no accessible information
Survey: www.undrr.org/report/2023-...
Today we go green for #WorldCerebralPalsyDay 💚
800,000 people in the EU live with CP. Each with unique needs that require tailored solutions.
Read the edition of our newsletter dedicated to their voices, issues, and demands.
mailchi.mp/edf-feph/dv2...
#UniqueAndUnited
800,000 people in the EU live with CP. Each with unique needs that require tailored solutions.
Read the edition of our newsletter dedicated to their voices, issues, and demands.
mailchi.mp/edf-feph/dv2...
#UniqueAndUnited
October 6, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Today we go green for #WorldCerebralPalsyDay 💚
800,000 people in the EU live with CP. Each with unique needs that require tailored solutions.
Read the edition of our newsletter dedicated to their voices, issues, and demands.
mailchi.mp/edf-feph/dv2...
#UniqueAndUnited
800,000 people in the EU live with CP. Each with unique needs that require tailored solutions.
Read the edition of our newsletter dedicated to their voices, issues, and demands.
mailchi.mp/edf-feph/dv2...
#UniqueAndUnited
Today is #InternationalDayofOlderPersons
Older people with disabilities face challenges like lack of long-term support and barriers to autonomy.
In our #DisabilityVoice we share their voices and discuss the EU Action Plan to combat ageism.
Thanks @ageplatformeu.bsky.social
bit.ly/DVSept
Older people with disabilities face challenges like lack of long-term support and barriers to autonomy.
In our #DisabilityVoice we share their voices and discuss the EU Action Plan to combat ageism.
Thanks @ageplatformeu.bsky.social
bit.ly/DVSept
October 1, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Today is #InternationalDayofOlderPersons
Older people with disabilities face challenges like lack of long-term support and barriers to autonomy.
In our #DisabilityVoice we share their voices and discuss the EU Action Plan to combat ageism.
Thanks @ageplatformeu.bsky.social
bit.ly/DVSept
Older people with disabilities face challenges like lack of long-term support and barriers to autonomy.
In our #DisabilityVoice we share their voices and discuss the EU Action Plan to combat ageism.
Thanks @ageplatformeu.bsky.social
bit.ly/DVSept
September 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Proud to join the #BuildBetterLives campaign!
Millions in the EU face unsafe, unhealthy homes. We join this campaign to advocate not only for better living conditions, but also for accessible, affordable, and energy-efficient housing for all.
More on the campaign: www.edf-feph.org/build-better...
Millions in the EU face unsafe, unhealthy homes. We join this campaign to advocate not only for better living conditions, but also for accessible, affordable, and energy-efficient housing for all.
More on the campaign: www.edf-feph.org/build-better...
September 26, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Proud to join the #BuildBetterLives campaign!
Millions in the EU face unsafe, unhealthy homes. We join this campaign to advocate not only for better living conditions, but also for accessible, affordable, and energy-efficient housing for all.
More on the campaign: www.edf-feph.org/build-better...
Millions in the EU face unsafe, unhealthy homes. We join this campaign to advocate not only for better living conditions, but also for accessible, affordable, and energy-efficient housing for all.
More on the campaign: www.edf-feph.org/build-better...
Accessibility and Universal Design must be part of higher education policy and curricula.
It is why the Nicosia declaration calls for structural change in higher education.
Join more than 100 signatories (individuals and organisations) in endorsing the declaration: aaate.net/the-nicosia-...
It is why the Nicosia declaration calls for structural change in higher education.
Join more than 100 signatories (individuals and organisations) in endorsing the declaration: aaate.net/the-nicosia-...
September 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Accessibility and Universal Design must be part of higher education policy and curricula.
It is why the Nicosia declaration calls for structural change in higher education.
Join more than 100 signatories (individuals and organisations) in endorsing the declaration: aaate.net/the-nicosia-...
It is why the Nicosia declaration calls for structural change in higher education.
Join more than 100 signatories (individuals and organisations) in endorsing the declaration: aaate.net/the-nicosia-...
Today is International #SignLanguageDay. Did you know there are, at least, 29 sign languages in the European Union? But the Union does not recognise them as official languages.
We join the European Union of the Deaf's call: recognise them and prevent discrimination!
eud.eu/the-publicat...
We join the European Union of the Deaf's call: recognise them and prevent discrimination!
eud.eu/the-publicat...
September 23, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Today is International #SignLanguageDay. Did you know there are, at least, 29 sign languages in the European Union? But the Union does not recognise them as official languages.
We join the European Union of the Deaf's call: recognise them and prevent discrimination!
eud.eu/the-publicat...
We join the European Union of the Deaf's call: recognise them and prevent discrimination!
eud.eu/the-publicat...
Transport is not a luxury: it is a basic service that allows us to be active members of society. But millions of persons with disabilities still face challenges and inaccessibility.
On #EuropeanMobilityWeek, we call for strong laws to ensure mobility for all: www.edf-feph.org/european-mob...
On #EuropeanMobilityWeek, we call for strong laws to ensure mobility for all: www.edf-feph.org/european-mob...
September 17, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Transport is not a luxury: it is a basic service that allows us to be active members of society. But millions of persons with disabilities still face challenges and inaccessibility.
On #EuropeanMobilityWeek, we call for strong laws to ensure mobility for all: www.edf-feph.org/european-mob...
On #EuropeanMobilityWeek, we call for strong laws to ensure mobility for all: www.edf-feph.org/european-mob...
Does your organisation want to create or strengthen a Women’s Committee?
Join our peer exchange to share best practices, tackle common barriers and get inspired by others in the disability movement.
🗓️ 25 September | 11:00 CET
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join our peer exchange to share best practices, tackle common barriers and get inspired by others in the disability movement.
🗓️ 25 September | 11:00 CET
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
September 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Does your organisation want to create or strengthen a Women’s Committee?
Join our peer exchange to share best practices, tackle common barriers and get inspired by others in the disability movement.
🗓️ 25 September | 11:00 CET
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join our peer exchange to share best practices, tackle common barriers and get inspired by others in the disability movement.
🗓️ 25 September | 11:00 CET
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
Join us on 11 September for a chat with @Oracle about its accessibility journey and collaboration with the accessibility community.
We will also discuss:
- Updates on EU accessibility policies
- The way AI can contribute to accessibility
Register: www.edf-feph.org/events-slug/...
We will also discuss:
- Updates on EU accessibility policies
- The way AI can contribute to accessibility
Register: www.edf-feph.org/events-slug/...
September 3, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Join us on 11 September for a chat with @Oracle about its accessibility journey and collaboration with the accessibility community.
We will also discuss:
- Updates on EU accessibility policies
- The way AI can contribute to accessibility
Register: www.edf-feph.org/events-slug/...
We will also discuss:
- Updates on EU accessibility policies
- The way AI can contribute to accessibility
Register: www.edf-feph.org/events-slug/...
Read our 2024 Annual Report!
Wins: #DisabilityCard, stronger EU laws on on violence against women and accessible elections, aid for 70,000+ in Ukraine
Challenges: rights backlash, disability sidelined in EU priorities
Our message is clear: no turning back on rights
www.edf-feph.org/publications...
Wins: #DisabilityCard, stronger EU laws on on violence against women and accessible elections, aid for 70,000+ in Ukraine
Challenges: rights backlash, disability sidelined in EU priorities
Our message is clear: no turning back on rights
www.edf-feph.org/publications...
September 1, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Read our 2024 Annual Report!
Wins: #DisabilityCard, stronger EU laws on on violence against women and accessible elections, aid for 70,000+ in Ukraine
Challenges: rights backlash, disability sidelined in EU priorities
Our message is clear: no turning back on rights
www.edf-feph.org/publications...
Wins: #DisabilityCard, stronger EU laws on on violence against women and accessible elections, aid for 70,000+ in Ukraine
Challenges: rights backlash, disability sidelined in EU priorities
Our message is clear: no turning back on rights
www.edf-feph.org/publications...
It is time for Denmark to take the reins of the Presidency of the Council of the EU.
What are their plans for disability rights? Check our article to know more:
www.edf-feph.org/danish-presi...
What are their plans for disability rights? Check our article to know more:
www.edf-feph.org/danish-presi...
August 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
It is time for Denmark to take the reins of the Presidency of the Council of the EU.
What are their plans for disability rights? Check our article to know more:
www.edf-feph.org/danish-presi...
What are their plans for disability rights? Check our article to know more:
www.edf-feph.org/danish-presi...
And on #InclusiveEducation with:
- Dr. Klaus Miesenberger
- Lydia Vlagsma, co-chair of our Youth Committee
- Dr. Klaus Miesenberger
- Lydia Vlagsma, co-chair of our Youth Committee
August 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
And on #InclusiveEducation with:
- Dr. Klaus Miesenberger
- Lydia Vlagsma, co-chair of our Youth Committee
- Dr. Klaus Miesenberger
- Lydia Vlagsma, co-chair of our Youth Committee
We will then focus on #EUBudget and Public Procurement for accessibility.
Speakers:
- Canada's Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux
- Accessibility consultant Peter Kemmeny
- European Commission's Inmaculada Placencia Porrero
Moderated by Thomas Bignal, Secretary-General EASPD
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Speakers:
- Canada's Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux
- Accessibility consultant Peter Kemmeny
- European Commission's Inmaculada Placencia Porrero
Moderated by Thomas Bignal, Secretary-General EASPD
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August 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We will then focus on #EUBudget and Public Procurement for accessibility.
Speakers:
- Canada's Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux
- Accessibility consultant Peter Kemmeny
- European Commission's Inmaculada Placencia Porrero
Moderated by Thomas Bignal, Secretary-General EASPD
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Speakers:
- Canada's Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux
- Accessibility consultant Peter Kemmeny
- European Commission's Inmaculada Placencia Porrero
Moderated by Thomas Bignal, Secretary-General EASPD
6/7
Opening the afternoon sessions: an empowering talk on #WomenInTech and women with disabilities with Dr Cecily Morrison
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August 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Opening the afternoon sessions: an empowering talk on #WomenInTech and women with disabilities with Dr Cecily Morrison
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We will then explore #ArtificialIntelligence for accessibility with speakers Alejandro Moledo, and Daniele Rovere from Intesa San Paolo
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August 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
We will then explore #ArtificialIntelligence for accessibility with speakers Alejandro Moledo, and Daniele Rovere from Intesa San Paolo
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Our first panel will focus on how countries are enforcing the #AccessibilityAct.
We will hear examples from:
Sweden by Mia Alghren
Ireland by Dr. Dónal Fitzpatrick
The Netherlands by Özlem Sehirli-Kaya
Moderated by Jamie Dean, Accessibility Regulation Team Lead at Microsoft
3/7
We will hear examples from:
Sweden by Mia Alghren
Ireland by Dr. Dónal Fitzpatrick
The Netherlands by Özlem Sehirli-Kaya
Moderated by Jamie Dean, Accessibility Regulation Team Lead at Microsoft
3/7
August 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Our first panel will focus on how countries are enforcing the #AccessibilityAct.
We will hear examples from:
Sweden by Mia Alghren
Ireland by Dr. Dónal Fitzpatrick
The Netherlands by Özlem Sehirli-Kaya
Moderated by Jamie Dean, Accessibility Regulation Team Lead at Microsoft
3/7
We will hear examples from:
Sweden by Mia Alghren
Ireland by Dr. Dónal Fitzpatrick
The Netherlands by Özlem Sehirli-Kaya
Moderated by Jamie Dean, Accessibility Regulation Team Lead at Microsoft
3/7
Microsoft's very own Jenny Lay-Flurrie and our Executive Director Catherine Naughton will open the event!
These accessibility champions will set the tone for the day...
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These accessibility champions will set the tone for the day...
2/7
August 27, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Microsoft's very own Jenny Lay-Flurrie and our Executive Director Catherine Naughton will open the event!
These accessibility champions will set the tone for the day...
2/7
These accessibility champions will set the tone for the day...
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