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Suzanne Doyle Guilloud
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Policy Specialist @validityfoundation.bsky.social

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Fantastic, powerful intervention from Antonia Trikalioti from @enil-eu.bsky.social, speaking of her rage and frustration at EU and State inaction on the institutionalisation of persons with disabilities, and her determination to continue to hold power to account.
A woman in a wheelchair with red hair wearing a black blazer speaks at a microphone during a European Parliament hearing. She sits at an orange desk with a nameplate reading "ANTONIA TRIKALIOTI" in front of her. Behind her is a beverage station with stainless steel dispensers and orange-paneled shelving. On a monitor below, a video presentation shows a renovated social care home in Poland, with caption text visible discussing EU monitoring and national income.
November 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Pleased to be in the European Parliament with @stevenbp.bsky.social today on behalf of @validityfoundation.bsky.social, raising awareness on the use of EU funds for institutionalisation and other violations of fundamental rights which has been uncovered by the FURI project (tinyurl.com/469wm2pj)
A printed agenda for a European Parliament event titled "Fundamental rights violations in EU funds" co-hosted by FURI and The Greens/EFA. The document shows the event date (4 November 2025), time (15:30-17:30 CET), location (Room A5E1, SPINELLI building, Brussels), and lists speakers and discussion topics related to EU fund violations and fundamental rights protection. A parliamentary hearing room in the European Parliament with distinctive orange and wood furniture. Multiple attendees sit at an orange desk with microphones and papers on the left side, while others sit at a curved desk on the right. A large window with frosted glass panels dominates the background, and a yellow-lit wall is visible. A laptop and documents are visible in the foreground. Interior view of the same European Parliament hearing room from a different angle, showing the curved orange desk in the foreground with a microphone, papers, and a laptop. Several people stand in the background near the orange-paneled walls. The distinctive curved architecture with metal ceiling panels and orange textured wall panels is visible throughout the room. A printed report cover from FURI (EU Funds for Fundamental Rights) displayed on an orange table. The cover features a photograph of temporary housing units on barren ground and is titled "1.1 Billion Euros, 63 Projects, Six Countries, One Pattern: How EU funds violate fundamental rights." The report is dated May 2025.
November 4, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Well that's my weekend sorted ...
A paperback book titled 'Soundings: poems we did for our leaving cert' by Augustine Martin with a foreword by Joseph O'Connor. The cover features an abstract design with green and blue spiral patterns on a dark green background. A turquoise sticker in the bottom right reads 'back by popular demand.' The book is photographed on a gray surface with other items partially visible in the frame.
October 3, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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📢 The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is seeking inputs for its survey on disability-based violence for Guidelines it will produce on the issue.
Deadline: 30 November 2025
ohchr.org/en/calls-for-input/2025/survey-disability-based-violence
#DisabilityRights #CRPD
Call for Input from Treaty Bodies: Survey on disability-based violence. Issued by CRPD. Deadline: 30 November 2025.
September 30, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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Even the dog is too hot today 🥵
A man wearing a pink polo shirt, khaki shorts, and flip-flops stands in a shallow stream next to a black and tan dog who is sitting happily in the water. The scene is surrounded by dense green foliage and bathed in bright sunlight.
June 22, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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She’s never far … ❤️
A black and tan beauceron dog lying down on stone steps outside a home entrance. The beauceron has a relaxed posture with its head resting down. In the foreground, partially visible is a person wearing a coral/pink sweater with curly blonde hair. Behind the dog is a dark wooden door leading into the house, and there's a blue plant pot on the steps near the doorway.
April 21, 2025 at 3:25 PM
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Beautiful Belledonne provides some relief in these dark times.
An alpine landscape with snow-capped mountains in the background against a vibrant blue sky with scattered white clouds. In the foreground is a green meadow dotted with wildflowers, while the middle ground features trees and the roof of a small house.
April 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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Products assembled in 'sheltered workshops' is *not* a selling point:

They are often legally permitted to pay workers with disabilities less than minimum wage.

They segregate people with disabilities.

People are often funnelled into them instead of being able to explore other employment options.
A full advertisement page showing a brown leather Secrid wallet with an aluminum core. The ad highlights key features including: European cow leather construction Automatic card slider mechanism Capacity for up to 10 cards Made in Europe RFID/NFC protection Three years global warranty Price of €70 (20,000 M) B Corporation certification "Assembled in sheltered workshops" (circled in red by Suzanne) Travel exclusive item available only in flight A closer view of the bottom portion of the same advertisement, with particular focus on the circled text stating "Assembled in sheltered workshops" ("Zusammengesetzt in Behindertenwerkstätten" in German), highlighting that the product is manufactured in workshops that employ people with disabilities
April 6, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Very pleased to be attending the Fair Trials' Leap Network (www.fairtrials.org/about-us/bui...) conference in Milan on behalf of @validityfoundation.bsky.social.
A conference poster for 'LEAP 2025 MILAN' taking place on 21-22 February. The main title reads 'Empowering Justice: Addressing Current and Enduring Challenges in Criminal Proceedings' in orange text against a dark blue background. The poster features a white stylized illustration of Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) in the center. At the top are two logos: 'Fair Trials' and 'Leap Legal Experts Advisory Panel' in light blue. At the bottom is text indicating the event is supported by the Justice Programme of the European Union, accompanied by the EU flag. A conference session slide showing details for Saturday 22 February. The title reads 'Breaking Barriers: Ensuring Fair Trials for Neurodivergent Defendants and Person with Disabilities'. Three speakers are featured with circular profile photos: Suzanne Doyle Guilloud (Inclusion Advisor, Validity Foundation), Catherine O'Neill (Speech and Language Therapist), and Jodie Blackstock (Moderator, Barrister, LEAP Advisory Board Member). The Fair Trials and LEAP logos appear at the top, and an EU funding acknowledgment with the EU flag is at the bottom of the slide against a dark blue background.
February 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Statement of the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (with alt text added)
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network urges the Senate not to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy’s long record of spreading misinformation about autism in particular and public health in general makes him a disastrous choice for this role. His opposition to life-saving vaccines, his belief that HIV may not cause AIDS, his desire to increase the use of quack autism “treatments” and his comments about putting people taking psychiatric medication in labor camps should all be immediately disqualifying. Autistic people, the disability community, and the nation’s public health will all suffer if he is confirmed.
January 29, 2025 at 8:56 PM
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My work buddies are low energy today.
A black and tan dog (Beauceron breed) is lying on an orange wool blanket on a bed, partially curled up. The dog's head is turned slightly towards the camera with a relaxed expression. Next to the dog, a grey cat is also resting, curled up with its back turned to the viewer. The bed has a yellow and white geometric patterned duvet cover.
January 28, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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Last day of 2024 #grenoble #meylan
A scenic winter landscape featuring a grassy field in the foreground, dusted with frost, and bordered by frost-covered trees. In the background, a range of snow-capped mountains rises beneath a clear blue sky. To the right, a monastery is partially visible, nestled among the trees on the hillside.
December 31, 2024 at 6:44 PM
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France is really in a league of its own for ableism.

(The blue sign translates to: "If you take my place, take my disability too")
A "no parking" sign with a red circle and blue background featuring a red "X," mounted on a stone wall. Below the sign is a smaller white sign with the text "SAUF" and an icon of a wheelchair, indicating an exception for disabled parking. Below that is a blue plaque with the Lions Club logo and the text: "SI TU PRENDS MA PLACE PRENDS AUSSI MON HANDICAP," which translates to "If you take my place, take my disability too." The plaque notes it was offered by the Lions Club.
December 31, 2024 at 4:22 PM
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A morning in the snow in Chartreuse
A snowy alpine landscape with a large mountain in the background and some houses in the mid ground A snowy alpine landscape with a large mountain in the background and some houses in the mid ground
December 8, 2024 at 8:44 PM
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Surrounded by art created by people with intellectual disabilities during the conference coffee break.
Art created by people with intellectual disabilities hanging on a wall Art created by people with intellectual disabilities hanging on a wall. One person is standing to the left. Art created by people with intellectual disabilities hanging on a wall
November 28, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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Delighted to be attending Plena Inclusión’s conference on the future of support for people with disabilities in Barcelona.
A conference room with many people seated and a large screen with colourful graphics at the top A screen with the title of the conference displayed and people seated in front of it A conference box containing art and text produced by people with disabilities
November 28, 2024 at 8:52 AM