Feed Editor 8 Jan 2010 12:56:09 GMT e-Include is the online information service for members and friends of the Inclusion movement. Updated several times per week, it is the essential point of reference for European news, policies, actions and events related to the community of persons with intellectual disabilities, their families and their organisations. Members and subscribers receive regularly by e-mail updated information on the latest articles and news. http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=410&Itemid=29 en-us no http://www.mywebsite.com/rss-image.gif no 24 Feb 2012 13:02:40 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/1055-me-and-me-mental-health-and-intellectual-disabilities-dual-diagnosis-ljubljana-24-25-may-2012 23995461-974C-418E-BD94-8C36EB62C8F0 00:00 no no The Young Athlete Programme is an exceptional sport and play program for children with intellectual disabilities. It is directed at children between 2 and 7 years old. The goal of the programme is to introduce these children to the world of sport, to prepare young children for Special Olympics sports training and competition when they get older. One of the direct benefits of the Young Athlete Programme (YAP) is to improve the physical and social development, hand-to-eye coordination and self-esteem of these children. The programme focuses on the basics that are crucial to cognitive development, while providing parents with a more positive outlook and hope for the child’s future. 21 Feb 2012 16:31:51 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/articles/1054-special-olympics-europeeurasia-programme-for-young-children-and-their-families 1F12FE1B-A254-4C07-8106-32648E7B6BAE 00:00 no no According to a study commissioned by German Federal Ministry, several thousands of women with intellectual disabilities living in homes and residential institutions have been victims of sexual abuse, reported the German magazine Der Spiegel Online on 14 February. 20 Feb 2012 10:12:10 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/1052-women-with-disabilities-abused-in-german-institutions A4DCC8F4-1391-421B-B659-558F9FF4A382 00:00 no no The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) calls for submissions of the practical and theoretical papers on implementation of the Article 9 on accessibility of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The papers should be submitted no later than 15 March 2012. 17 Feb 2012 13:45:51 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/1051-the-committee-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-calls-for-submission-of-papers-on-accessibility- CBD4108C-6A84-48B8-AD7B-A43CCE703922 00:00 no no The e-inclusion awards 2012 for best practice in e-inclusion across Europe are now open for entries. A panel of five judges, who are acknowledged as experts in their fields will decide the winners in two different categories. 17 Feb 2012 10:25:06 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/1050-e-inclusion-awards-2012 520EE4EE-506E-459E-BD90-6F96B8B084AF 00:00 no no People centred planning (PCP) refers to a family of planning and practice approaches to organizing and guiding positive personal, organizational and community change in alliance with people with disabilities, their families and friends. This is the central idea behind the project “New Paths to Inclusion” launched in October 2009 with the support of the Life-Long Learning Programme of the European Union. 13 Feb 2012 12:45:35 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/1049-new-paths-to-inclusion--people-centred-planning 50CDB2CB-2BAB-4E8F-979D-5246479068A7 00:00 no no Yesterday, the European Network on Independent Living (NLI) and the held a hearing in the European Parliament entitled ‘Defend the Right of Independent Living – How the EU’s Austerity Policy Is Undermining the Lives of People with Disabilities’ The meeting was hosted by the European United Left/Nordic Green Left Parliamentary Group. The hearing was to present evidence of the impact of austerity measures and to propose solutions. Indeed austerity policies are having a very negative impact on people with intellectual disabilities 10 Feb 2012 17:45:45 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/1048-austerity-policies-effects-on-people-with-disabilities E65CE916-C743-41A2-84CA-BE7148E57D66 00:00 no no Achieving Inclusion is a Global Conference organised by Inclusion International and its US member, the Arc. The aim of the conference is to discuss the implication of Article 19 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Living independently and being included in the community. It will take place at Washington DC on 25-27 October 2012. 7 Feb 2012 16:42:49 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/1042-achieving-inclusion-washington-25-27-october-2012 C7C34F73-442D-4805-B923-096BB37636EE 00:00 no no The 14th World Congress of the International Association for the Scientific Study of Disabilities (IASSID) will be held in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Canada) between 9 and 14 July 2012. The theme of the congress will be “A World of Potential” and it will include more than 200 concurrent sessions. 6 Feb 2012 16:16:22 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/1041-international-congress-a-world-of-potential-halifax-9-14-july-2012 28F4BF81-8068-4A7F-AD2D-48D797A5F268 00:00 no no The European Commission has launched a website, which will soon permit European citizens to propose legislation that they think it is necessary. The European citizens’ initiative is an invitation to the European Commission to propose legislation in policy areas where the EU has competence to legislate. 3 Feb 2012 16:20:06 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1038-the-european-citizens-initiative- 08A8BA12-7D5F-4F13-864A-0CFDD651E020 00:00 no no A recent study in Ireland was focused on understanding the challenges and key influences of successful ageing for people with intellectual disabilities, identifying what risks their health in old age and what enables them to live as healthy and active as possible. 1 Jan 2012 16:26:12 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1039--growing-older-with-an-intellectual-disability-in-ireland-2011 3AFD0933-4DF3-45E1-A21A-89C3529FF638 00:00 no no On 26 January 2012, the 41st National Assembly of the Republic of Bulgaria passed a law on the ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 30 Jan 2012 16:55:18 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1037-bulgaria-passed-a-law-on-the-ratification-of-un-crpd 4A2224C5-D096-44B6-8308-13322F2BC910 00:00 no no Lebenshilfe Germany welcomed the parliamentary proposal “Culture for all! – For equal access of people with disabilities to culture, information and communication” presented by the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). The proposal, translated into easy to read format, was discussed in the German Bundestag on 27 January. 30 Jan 2012 13:23:27 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1036-german-parliament-discussed-a-proposal-on-accessible-culture-information-and-communication-available-in-easy-to-read 63200015-562C-4501-8FF0-1A20CFC3140F 00:00 no no A new publication on Disability Management has been recently launched offering guidance on how to assist people with disabilities to enter or return to the workplace. 26 Jan 2012 16:10:36 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1035-international-findings-on-disability-management-and-workplace-integration- 82753A95-D703-4D5D-ACFB-3976FFCFAEAA 00:00 no no The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) has recently launched the book: “Breaking Barriers - Driving Change”. Its aim is to highlight initiatives to strengthen the inclusion of people experiencing poverty. 25 Jan 2012 16:17:38 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1034-new-book-on-the-participation-of-people-experiencing-poverty AE488059-F991-42AE-9332-275ED3DA75BE 00:00 no no People with disabilities feel more socially isolated, shows - among other conclusions - the National Disability Authority’s survey on public attitudes to disability in Ireland. Based on interviews of 1.039 adults and 256 people with disabilities, the survey addressed topics such as: education, employment, relationships, state benefits, neighbourhood, and awareness of disability related organisations, legislation and initiatives. At the same time, it measured social isolation and use of public service websites. 24 Jan 2012 15:18:42 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1033-disability-attitudes-survey-should-be-a-wakeup-call-to-government EC87D0FF-AAD2-4132-BA92-4B5BA4E05A73 00:00 no no A public hearing on Tourism for all, a challenge to win! will take place on 9 February at the European Parliament in Brussels. Its aim is to address accessibility of destinations, accommodations and information within the new Tourism Strategy of the EU. 23 Jan 2012 12:08:35 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/1032-tourism-for-all-a-challenge-to-win-brussels-9-february-2012 1E38DFCA-4D26-47F1-B386-DD45AE72E1F7 00:00 no no A representative of Danish EU Presidency presented the social priorities of its 6-month work programme clarifying that they will continue the former Presidency’s efforts to take the Anti-Discrimination Directive a step forward. The presentation took place during the Social Platform's recent meeting, which Inclusion Europe attended on 19 January. 20 Jan 2012 16:38:05 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1031-danish-presidency-insists-on-the-anti-discrimination-directive D0416FAE-9DBC-43D8-B227-21402F9478D6 00:00 no no Multiple violations of various articles of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) found the European Court of Human Rights, in the case Stanev v. Bulgaria about a man, who was forced to live for years in a psychiatric institution. 18 Jan 2012 15:59:40 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/1030-european-court-finds-multiple-violations-of-human-rights-of-man-forced-to-live-in-institution 45BDB4A9-AFB9-4CC1-9A88-DFAAF65F3CDC 00:00 no no On the occasion of the launch of the 2012 European Year on Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations, a coalition of stakeholders has issued a Manifesto for an Age-Friendly European Union by 2020. 18 Jan 2012 09:20:07 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1029-a-coalition-for-an-age-friendly-eu- C302B7A5-1322-44BC-AA18-04B0803C6ED0 00:00 no no The oldest race and one of the largest sporting events in Malta is about to take place. The 2012 Land Rover Malta Marathon is scheduled for 26 February; its organisers have chosen Inspire Malta for their official charity, supporting this way children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities in Malta and Gozo. 16 Jan 2012 14:01:32 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/1028-2012-malta-marathon-supports-disability 89A364B3-24D7-4742-AAF8-89297123B337 00:00 no no Inclusion Europe welcomes the launch of the 2012 European Year for Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. The European Year 2012 will cast light on the challenges and opportunities derived of the fact that European citizens live longer than ever before. 13 Jan 2012 16:51:54 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/1027-2012-european-year-for-active-ageing-and-solidarity-between-generations- CCE96B7A-8A82-4BAE-BDC2-6B904A6118B0 00:00 no no The first ‘Travelling with a disability’ International Congress is organised by an eponymous Spanish organisation Asociación Viajar con Discapacidad in order to tackle the difficulties that people with disabilities encounter when travelling. 12 Jan 2012 14:44:56 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/1026-international-congress-travelling-with-a-disability-jaen-spain-23-25-march-2012 0461584F-C078-4170-B550-4274402EC10A 00:00 no no An article published in The Guardian (3 January), identifies the cases of 74 people with a learning disability who died while in National Health Service (NHS) care. It also highlights a further 17 serious incidents. Families allege that hospital blunders, poorly-trained staff and indifference are to blame. 10 Jan 2012 16:58:47 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1025-mencap-highlights-continued-discrimination-in-national-health-care-system- 4D55171E-B90C-4FF9-A44C-A7E1551055AA 00:00 no no “The world with zero barriers” is the ultimate objective of the Zero Project carried out by the Essl Foundation. The project creates platforms for sharing and developing models that improve the daily lives and legal rights of persons with disabilities. 9 Jan 2012 14:36:36 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/1024-2012-zero-project-report-sheds-more-light-on-the-uncrpd-implementation 69BE0194-FF05-42CA-944D-123F5D0858B1 00:00 no no The Prime Minister Helle Thorning-Schmidt together with the ministers for economy, foreign affairs and European affairs presented today the Programme of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union entitled 'Europe at work'. 6 Jan 2012 13:28:54 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1023-the-danish-eu-presidency-what-is-in-for-people-with-disabilities- C1D30017-3ADA-4619-A465-B21B3A6CDE31 00:00 no no Human rights in Europe: No grounds for complacency is the title of the new book of Thomas Hammarberg, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights. On 370 pages, Hammarberg points out at an implementation gap between political declarations and human rights standards on one hand and the European reality on another. 5 Jan 2012 12:53:59 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1020-council-of-europe-commissioner-published-a-book-on-human-rights-in-europe D1237DF5-529E-42BB-B3AE-CE654157E06B 00:00 no no On 19 December, the General Assembly adopted an optional protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The protocol should “encourage State parties to develop national mechanisms enabling children whose rights have been violated to access a system through which their voices and complaints can be heard”. 4 Jan 2012 15:52:33 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1019-new-optional-protocol-enables-children-to-complain-about-rights-violations 7626124D-8110-406C-9DEC-9538FDFFF9B7 00:00 no no International Conference on Work and Social Inclusion for People with Disabilities 3 Jan 2012 16:27:44 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/1018-work-for-all-debrecen-hungary-16-18-february-2012 EA10A864-2E0A-466E-A07A-6A37487B5E23 00:00 no no Inclusion Europe congratulates the Venice Commission on its decision to finally revise its legal opinion on the right to vote during its latest session on 17 December 2011. 3 Jan 2012 16:27:03 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1016-at-last-the-venice-commission-backs-up-the-universal-suffrage C63A80B6-FF2A-4909-B2D7-7A7BE0575C13 00:00 no no Enable Scotland responds to the Scottish government’s consultation paper, recommending the incorporation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in the Scottish legislation. 19 Dec 2011 14:27:59 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1012-enable-scotland-calls-for-un-convention-to-apply-to-all-public-bodies 9D1E5FF2-4C2D-41A0-BD68-F6E35DD05E05 00:00 no no On 13 December, the European Commission launched a public consultation on its future plans for breaking down barriers to Europeans with disabilities. The consultation will help the Commission to prepare its proposals for a European Accessibility Act, planned for autumn 2012. 3 Jan 2012 16:13:59 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1017-european-commission-seeks-public-input-on-measures-to-break-down-barriers-to-disabled-people 9CF6D352-FE09-4AE9-B5FF-5DEB69C88DC8 00:00 no no In the run-up the general elections held in Spain last month, the national intellectual disability organisation FEAPS, a member of Inclusion Europe, had carried out a campaign entitled "Mi voto cuenta" (My vote counts) to claim the right of persons with intellectual disabilities to vote. 16 Dec 2011 11:00:11 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1015-feaps-campaigned-for-accessible-elections F5DE10BB-0020-403D-971F-E7C402761CEF 00:00 no no As a new highlight in the successful series of annual Europe in Action conferences, Inclusion Europe together with its Belgian partner ANAHM organise in 2012 an event to discuss work opportunities for people with intellectual disabilities. 15 Dec 2011 15:39:58 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/1014-europe-in-action-2012 05F895E4-78D3-4AEF-B3B2-1354E5BED788 00:00 no no In November, Inclusion Europe together with its members started two new projects: Pathways II and Topside. Both projects succeeded in the high competition for EU funding and received support from the Lifelong Learning Programme of the European Commission. Meanwhile Topside will develop peer support and peer training as a new component in informal adult education, Pathways II aims to make mainstream education programs more accessible for adults with intellectual disabilities. Both projects will be finalised in October 2013. 14 Dec 2011 16:29:20 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1013-inclusion-europe-embarks-upon-new-projects DF5F1856-8B00-47BF-9C13-ADE348C1A80C 00:00 no no The Open Society Foundations have recently published a Guide aiming to monitor the progress on the implementation of Article 19 of the CRPD. The Guide was developped under the framework of a project of the Mental Health Initiative and the Law and Health Initiative of the Open Society Public Health Program. 12 Dec 2011 16:10:16 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1011-a-guide-on-monitoring-the-progress-in-the-implementation-of-article-19-of-the-crpd F4403416-2CEC-4111-A441-BEA32C92DFB2 00:00 no no On 9 December 2011, the Social Platform organised its annual conference on Care gathering EU and national decision makers, representatives from European bodies and organisations, researchers and other people involved in care issues and policies. Together, they explored the EU approaches to care, sharing their vision of accessible care services which respect the rights of individuals and promote social inclusion. 12 Dec 2011 14:06:02 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1010-social-platform-held-an-annual-conference-on-care E5BBAC07-4F3B-4BA4-BA70-59ADC6FE1FB9 00:00 no no Inclusion Europe welcomes the initiative of the Regional Office for Europe of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to shed light upon the implementation of Article 33 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Europe. Its findings have been gathered in a newly published report revealing great differences among all European countries concerning their work to apply the Convention in practice. 8 Dec 2011 14:24:07 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1008-ohchr-released-a-study-on-the-implementation-of-article-33-of-the-crpd-in-europe 14EE7D5F-6A25-465D-87EE-25B27A7BC3C3 00:00 no no 6th December 2011. The first State of the Union on Disability was organised in Brussels. This historic meeting hosted by President José Manuel Barroso gathered Jerzy Buzek, President of the European Parliament, Herman Van Rompuy President of the European Council, and Yannis Vardakastanis President of the European Disability Forum: the representative organisation of disabled people in Europe. Together, they discussed how to improve the lives of 80 million Europeans with disabilities and to guaranty their rights and freedom of movement. 8 Dec 2011 14:19:53 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1007-the-1st-state-of-the-union-on-disability-edf-meets-eu-stakeholders-to-guarantee-the-rights-of-people-with-disabilities- 0EA5E677-858F-48CC-9722-54054AED6A54 00:00 no no Join our team today! In the Information Unit of Inclusion Europe, we are looking for graduates with a relevant qualification for a 6-month work experience in Brussels. 7 Dec 2011 10:24:13 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/865-vacancy-at-inclusion-europe-information-trainee 5D18955B-C866-465B-AA97-75E135B03A3E 00:00 no no Based on this principle that care is a human right, the Social Platform is organising for another year the annual conference: “We care, how can EU care?”. The conference will take place on 9 of December in Brussels. 5 Dec 2011 16:36:38 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1006-social-platforms-annual-conference-on-care C380EE6A-B1BC-4997-ABD9-E28A88563CFB 00:00 no no This year’s European Day of Persons with Disabilities conference, on 1-2 December in Brussels, specifically focuses on the effects of the crisis on people with disabilities. It brings together organisations representing people with disabilities and relevant stakeholders to identify best practice solutions to offset the effects of the economic crisis on people with disabilities. On this important European Day, the FRA underlines that it will continue its efforts to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities. 2 Dec 2011 17:26:00 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1005-fra-statement-of-the-european-day-of-persons-with-disabilities- 5E46FE43-B625-49AF-804E-53B232900787 00:00 no no The International Labour Organisation (ILO) has recently published a working paper on training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. 2 Dec 2011 17:08:35 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1004-promoting-training-and-employment-opportunities-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-international-experience EA8729FB-9A95-482C-BDF7-57A6675598C4 00:00 no no Unapei has recently published a White Paper on the right to work of persons with disabilities. 2 Dec 2011 08:37:45 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1002-new-white-paper-on-work-and-disability 8AE55D64-FF87-4164-B734-D034EFD86D33 00:00 no no The 2011 European Day of People with Disabilities conference has opened on the first December day in Brussels. The event is annually organised by the European Commission in cooperation with the European Disability Forum on the occasion of International Day of People with Disabilities celebrated on December 3rd. 2 Dec 2011 08:28:29 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1003-2011-european-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-tackling-the-economic-crisis 64348734-C24A-4DF0-A842-345D8F9D17A4 00:00 no no A new photography album containing positive pictures of persons with intellectual disabilities exercising everyday tasks is out! By sharing these moments, the album intends to show that intellectual disability is not a barrier for people to live like everyone else. 28 Nov 2011 16:18:21 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1001-it-is-normal-to-be-qdifferentq 54EDE5C5-CDE9-4B64-91F7-DB9E9EBB8E5C 00:00 no no 25 Nov 2011 16:56:42 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/1000-launch-of-declaration-on-the-rights-to-vote- AD9493A0-C8EE-42CA-829B-4E400C03D279 00:00 no no 23 November, Brussels: Under the auspices of Olga Sehnalová MEP (Social Democrats), Inclusion Europe organised a roundtable meeting of stakeholders in legal capacity and supported decision-making in the European Parliament. 24 Nov 2011 14:05:02 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/999-stakeholders-discuss-reforms-of-legal-capacity-legislations FB3E6894-6030-42B3-B936-27D70598DC04 00:00 no no On 16 November 2011, the Council of Europe Committee of Ministers adopted a recommendation on the participation of persons with disabilities in political and public life. 21 Nov 2011 15:58:36 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/997-recommendation-of-the-council-of-europe-on-the-participation-of-persons-with-disabilities-in-political-and-public-life F327D90E-5CBE-4A93-8278-DEC45E59BB2B 00:00 no no Last Sunday marked the Anniversary of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child, which was adopted by the UN General Assembly on 20 November 1989. This Convention is a human rights treaty setting out the civil, political, economic, social, health and cultural rights of children. And in principle, it would be a day to celebrate, if it wasn’t for the implementation of these basic human rights. 21 Nov 2011 15:50:38 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/998-unhappy-birthday-for-some http://www.virtualjerusalem.com/images/stories/un_logo.jpg DFCEBC7D-8CB1-4DE2-80D6-DB56E06235FB 00:00 no no Preparing its new advertising campaign for 2012, Mencap encourages people with intellectual disabilities who live in the UK, to share their new year’s resolutions and get a chance to become the stars of this campaign. 18 Nov 2011 16:08:22 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/996-mencap-is-looking-for-you 34B2E428-7469-43F3-B1F0-1CD98817B1D4 00:00 no no Grenoble in France, Kraków in Poland, Ljubljana in Slovenia, Marburg in Germany, Olomouc in Czech Republic, Salzburg in Austria, Santander and Terrassa in Spain are the European cities, which claim the Access City Award 2012. 17 Nov 2011 15:20:55 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/995-access-city-award-2012-which-european-city-is-the-most-accessible-for-people-with-disabilities FB1B794B-2DF0-4EAF-BC7D-382CB8D37DEA 00:00 no no The Department of Health of English Government developed a document entitled “Putting People First: Working together with user-led organisations”. Addressing both local authorities and individuals, the document serves as a guide on how they can benefit from the co-operation with user-led organisations. 16 Nov 2011 15:34:54 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/994-working-together-with-user-led-organisations- D5FE85D1-8EC4-402D-86BF-D30D21957A48 00:00 no no Women With Disabilities (WWDA), Human Rights Watch (HRW), the Open Society Foundations and the International Disability Alliance (IDA) worked together to produce a briefing paper on forced sterilisation of women and girls with disabilities. The paper presents various international human rights standards, which prohibit forced sterilisation, offering several recommendations for improvements in laws, policies and practices. 14 Nov 2011 15:52:14 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/993-forced-sterilisation-and-disability-a-briefing-paper 3C8ADF4A-43D2-4B94-9A52-F058872BC94D 00:00 no no DG Research and innovation of the European Commission organises on 17 – 18 November 2011 an evidence-based and policy-oriented conference in Brussels. 10 Nov 2011 09:49:53 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/992-youth-and-social-inclusion-brussels-17-18-november-2011 FAF70111-1E38-45A7-9C3E-A04B567EA05F 00:00 no no Change has launched a report reflecting the views of young people with intellectual disabilities about sex and personal relationships. The report is drawing the picture of sex education for young people with intellectual disabilities. 8 Nov 2011 12:46:44 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/990-report-on-the-views-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-on-sex-and-relationships- 2E0511D2-026F-4B5B-97C0-F2F19B3F74D4 00:00 no no A new campaign End Exclusion - Let’s Enable the Millenium Development Goals was launched to promote inclusion of people with disabilities in projects designed to reduce poverty. 7 Nov 2011 16:52:48 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/989-end-exclusion-campaign-for-people-with-disabilities 30A8C37E-86B2-41FE-96E9-715688B2C89E 00:00 no no The European Commission’s Dictorate-General for Justice has recently published a Compendium of practice on Non Discrimination/Equality Mainstreaming. It is designed to assist policy-makers and programme managers·at local, regional and national level to mainstream non-discrimination/equality in all policy·fields. To this end, the compendium·offers guidance and presents a variety of practice examples from different EU Member States. 4 Nov 2011 10:52:27 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/987-european-commission-published-a-guide-against-discrimination- 72BA178F-81D4-43A0-860E-D4BB1B3CE101 00:00 no no The European Disability Forum has launched a survey on the impact of the measures, that European countries take to face the economic crisis, on people with disabilities. The aim of this initiative is to reveal the current situation in the European countries. 3 Nov 2011 16:36:31 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/988-edf-is-monitoring-the-impact-of-the-crisis-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities- B0E85944-917E-452C-8BB0-7D1D2E4B80C7 00:00 no no To be a self-advocate means to participate, to contribute, to have an opinion and a voice, and to advocate for yourself. 2 Nov 2011 15:47:08 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/985-the-wall-i-know-the-barrier-i-jump BA176B99-1524-4740-A10E-EC1DCB35EB87 00:00 no no Participating in the elections is a fundamental right in every democracy and people with disabilities should in no way be excluded from it. Active in protecting the rights of people with intellectual and physical disabilities, the Albanian National Association “Help the life” has recently conducted a research on the participation of people with disabilities in the local elections of 8 May 2011 and it has now presented its results in a report. 2 Nov 2011 13:36:21 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/984-launch-of-a-report-on-the-accessibility-of-albanian-elections- 56BA0E78-F341-4E17-86DC-23732A0F9FF3 00:00 no no Who will care for our sons and daughters once we will not be here? This concern is shared by many parents of children with a high need of assistance, especially of children with severe disabilities and complex needs. With this question in mind, Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Gemeinsam leben – gemeinsam lernen e.V, Leben mit Behinderung Hamburg and Landesarbeitsgemeinschaft Eltern für Integration e.V. organise a seminar for parents of sons and daughters with high need of support and/or with severe intellectual disability. 28 Oct 2011 12:05:55 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/983-parental-responsibility-the-un-convention-and-self-determination-hamburg-19-november-2011 CAA2A7CB-49BE-4490-B8E9-CD6D4DB87091 00:00 no no MDAC has now launched a report about the lives and experiences of people with disabilities who live in institutions in Croatia. Except for an insight in the Croatian reality, the report also offers various recommendations to the Croatian government in order to protect the rights of people with disabilities. 26 Oct 2011 10:40:55 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/982-an-insight-in-croatian-institutions- 4E14CA81-5EBD-4380-9F57-FDC1676214F4 00:00 no no The Children's Rights for All project just reached its ending through a conference with representatives of European and international stakeholders. During its 2 days, the conference led to useful information and conclusions, on which policy-makers, organisations and all of us could base our will and work to make a positive change happen! 25 Oct 2011 17:18:27 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/981-conclusions-from-the-european-conference-on-childrens-rights 7D613D3E-8802-460A-9A5A-545EF8697EEA 00:00 no no Next year’s conference of the International Foster Care Organisation (IFCO) will take place in Bulgaria on 21-24 October with the hope that it will unite young people and policy makes from all over Europe and will open a constructive dialogue on quality foster care of children, who need it. 25 Oct 2011 08:10:20 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/979-ifco-2012-conference-bulgaria-21-24-october-2012 01D20EFC-0273-42A6-81B2-DC467E7AE688 00:00 no no After 2 years of extensive research, the European Report on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child for children with intellectual disabilities was officially launched at a European conference in Brussels. 21 Oct 2011 16:46:34 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/978-inclusion-europe-launched-a-european-report-on-the-rights-of-children-with-intellectual-disabilities- AF6A1528-A249-44BD-A645-39D658631557 00:00 no no In Europe, millions of citizens experience conditions of poverty, which prevent them from having decent standards of living. The recent economic crisis came to worsen this situation. Vulnerable groups of citizens like people with intellectual disabilities should in no way be left outside of the dialogue against poverty. 17 Oct 2011 13:28:44 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/977-international-day-against-poverty-eu-think-about-people-with-intellectual-disabilities- 71A0CE50-3AA6-497E-9CFE-8517D50F2467 00:00 no no On Friday October 14th, the Spanish Council of Ministers approved the Spanish Strategy on Disability 2012-2020, which aims to provide a framework and guideline to all disability policies developed in Spain. 17 Oct 2011 10:00:51 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/976-spanish-government-approves-the-spanish-disability-strategy-2012-2020 1F241149-A8B3-4F4F-BA9E-8D2B6572C38E 00:00 no no 700 guests including local and national policy-makers, supporters from business community, relatives, partners and clients gathered on 7 September in Vienna’s City Hall to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Lebenshilfe Wien. 17 Oct 2011 09:03:41 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/974-lebenshilfe-wien-celebrated-its-50th-anniversary E9D07E5F-4D13-40E9-A962-0E1EA6C66758 00:00 no no The European disability movement met in Warsaw, Poland, for an important board meeting. The Polish government said Poland will ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) in the coming months. The disability movement reminded that the EU had concluded the text a year ago and wants the European Institutions to deliver. 17 Oct 2011 08:59:44 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/975-edf-wants-poland-to-ratify-the-un-convention-now 48D5B962-5598-4292-933C-7AB36D6DA7BA 00:00 no no From 30 September to 3 October, "Hear our voices!" conference brought together more than 100 self-advocates in Peniche, Portugal, in order to talk about things which are important for their lives and send their messages to their families, organisations and governments. 13 Oct 2011 16:58:18 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/973-this-is-what-we-want-the-messages-of-self-advocates-in-qhear-our-voicesq-conference 35C235D2-D33A-4992-8F63-3669B902FFB4 00:00 no no The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA)has recently published some new easy-to-understand information products in its website. This material was developed under the framework of “Fundamental rights of persons with intellectual disabilities and persons with mental health problems” project. 12 Oct 2011 15:46:18 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/972-easy-to-understand-publications-on-fundamental-rights- 80E003BE-5F3F-4B97-A84A-9B003194C7BF 00:00 no no During the European conference for self-advocates,·Inclusion Europe·worked to provide an input into the Global campaign on Article 19:·Living independently and being included in the community, currently·carried out by Inclusion International. 12 Oct 2011 12:51:22 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/971-epsa-conference-feeds-into-global-campaign-on-living-in-the-community- 36927877-BF96-492A-8703-0362ABBF2EEC 00:00 no no On 10th October, the World Mental Health Day raised public awareness about mental health issues. On the occasion of this year’s day, Mental Health Europe launched a position paper urging policy makers to invest on mental health. 10 Oct 2011 16:20:37 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/970-2011-world-mental-health-day 18216FA3-E269-45E5-846C-DC9B450C392B 00:00 no no A draft resolution proposing that World Down Syndrome Day becomes a UN Observance Day from 2012 onwards will be discussed this month by the UN General Assembly. To this end, Down Syndrome International is launching a world petition to support this initiative. 6 Oct 2011 16:07:40 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/937-international-petition-for-the-adoption-of-world-down-syndrome-day-as-a-un-observance-day- 9F90DC2F-FA8B-49B0-BD20-AF71D92AF466 00:00 no no Direct and clear - Europe’s self-advocates made their voices heard during the second conference of the European Platform of Self-Advocates. Well aware of their rights, participants shared their experiences and discussed ways of breaking down the barriers faced by people with intellectual disabilities in everyday lives. 5 Oct 2011 08:32:12 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/936-2nd-european-conferene-of-self-advocates-we-are-here-to-stay 99ECD65C-C706-4F7E-947E-500A8B6B24DB 00:00 no no Inclusion Europe welcomes the initiative of Mental Disability Advocacy Centre to launch an international campaign for the right of people with disabilities to vote. The campaign aims at encouraging the Venice Commission to adopt a human rights compliant document during its October session.. 3 Oct 2011 11:19:36 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/932-save-the-vote-international-campaign 6FEE6E1A-ABD1-4F49-B791-7EA0CE0CC461 00:00 no no An international meeting of people and organisations working in the field of art and media for and by people with intellectual disabilities will take place in Prague, Czech Republic, on 10-11 November 2011. The aim of the conference is to support creative expression and making of media content and own media by people with intellectual disabilities. 30 Sep 2011 11:49:38 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/931-conquering-public-spaces-conference-prague-10-11-november-2011- F43AA712-6CD7-41E4-B7F7-6CA052A2671C 00:00 no no On 9th October, people of all ages will have the chance to recite a favorite poem by heart, as a fun way to support Parents for Inclusion and other charities. This year’s Poetry Challenge will take place at the October Gallery in London, keeping alive the idea of the poet and social innovator, Nickolas Albery, who set up the Poetry Challenge in 1995. 27 Sep 2011 17:01:49 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/929-poetry-challenge-2011-london-9-october-2011- C3575CAF-9CC8-4F3D-8EAE-605086AC22E4 00:00 no no On the occasion of International Right to Know Day, the European Ombudsman opened a dialogue regarding the level of transparency and access to EU information calling on the EU administration to be more proactive on that and proposing the appointment of information officers in the EU institutions to ensure the citizens’ right to access EU documents. 29 Sep 2011 16:41:45 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/930--the-european-ombudsman-calls-on-the-eu-bodies-to-facilitate-citizens-access-to-information- E9914CFC-AA9D-4E36-A618-C1B12606CA33 00:00 no no On 22 September, the European Economic and Social Committee unanimously adopted the Opinion on the European Disabilty Strategy 2010-2020. The European Disability Forum was involved in drafting of the document as its President, Yannis Vardakastanis, was the EESC's rapporteur for this opinion. 26 Sep 2011 16:25:54 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/926-eesc-adopts-opinion-on-the-eu-disability-strategy D82152ED-A062-42B9-A7AF-13C19513B98B 00:00 no no This summer, more than 7.000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from all over the world met in Athens for the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games. Next host site will be Los Angeles in summer 2015, while in the meantime the Winter Special Olympics will take place in 2013 in Korea. 26 Sep 2011 15:01:41 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/928-special-olympics-world-summer-games-from-athens-to-los-angeles 074D6A99-1659-44BE-AD81-01A384FFACAD 00:00 no no On 15 September, World Health Organisation’s Regional Committee for Europe formally endorsed the European Declaration on the Health of Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities and Their Families. The resolution was adopted after the representatives of 53 member states heard a powerful testimony of Inclusion Europe’s Board Member – Croatian self-advocate Senada Halilcevic. 23 Sep 2011 16:54:05 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/927-whoeurope-regional-committee-endorsed-the-bucharest-declaration-on-the-health-of-children-with-intellectual-disabilities 030D8342-45D0-4566-A18E-65C058C5F64C 00:00 no no The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is holding its 6thsession from 19-23 September in Geneva. During this session, the Committee is reviewing the report of Spain and will adopt Lists of Issues on Peru and China today and tomorrow. 21 Sep 2011 16:19:58 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/un-crpd-monitoring/925-the-crpd-committee-meetings-concludes-tomorrow C67F89B7-4AED-45EA-AD28-9F24BB6AEAB9 00:00 no no European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities organises a 2-day conference about “Person Centred Technology for Greater Quality of Life”. It will take place in Brussels between 9 and 10 October, coinciding with the 15th Anniversary of the Association. 20 Sep 2011 16:27:36 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/924-person-centred-technology-for-greater-quality-of-life-brussels-9-10-october-2011 D5866891-92DA-47DF-8CA5-848D7ADADB15 00:00 no no On 28 September, people around the world will celebrate their right to know. For another year, the International Right to know Day will take place in an attempt to promote access to government information as a fundamental human right. At a European level, a relevant seminar will be organised on this day by the European Ombudsman. 19 Sep 2011 15:08:42 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/923-international-right-to-know-day-28-september-2011 255B6F9C-E207-457D-9DF5-27CCD440C091 00:00 no no International Labour Organization created an online guide entitled “Achieving Equal Employment Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities through Legislation”. The aim of the guide is “to support improved capacity of governments in collaboration with social partners and civil society to design, implement and evaluate legislation that effectively supports equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities”. 19 Sep 2011 09:12:45 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/922-online-guide-for-equal-employment-opportunities-for-people-with-disabilities- E1889666-DE3E-42A9-A9FF-FF61824CC1DB 00:00 no no Organised by the Italian NGO HandyCup and Inclusion Europe's Maltese member Inspire, and with the support of No Peace Without Justice, the 11th Handy Cup has just been completed in Malta, bringing together more than 30 delegations from 14 Mediterranean countries including Morocco, Tunis, Libya, Somalia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Kuwait, Bahrain, Turkey, Italy, Malta and Palestine. 14 Sep 2011 16:18:54 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/921-we-are-all-in-the-same-boat 50CF918C-2A41-4E1D-A428-A485624D1C95 00:00 no no The Austrian Institute for European Law & Policy is organising a series of workshops in order to open the dialogue between institutions and individuals. The workshops are going to take place on 4th October, 29th November and 31st January in Brussels, and they will end with a presentation of their results on 14th March. 13 Sep 2011 14:27:04 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/920-workshops-to-open-dialogue-between-institutions-and-citizens-brussels-4-october-14-march 5CB53EF0-3E6A-4B2B-A7BA-5E17F40F8642 00:00 no no Under the title 'Enabling Development, Realising the Rights of Persons with Disabilities', the 4th Conference of State Parties to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities was held from 7-9 September 2011 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. 12 Sep 2011 16:25:35 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/component/content/article/1-latest/919-conference-of-state-parties-concluded-its-4th-session E6CE3AD4-5615-4BFE-8457-E7CD84D1FF59 00:00 no no On the occasion of this year’s Freedom Drive, the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) has launched a Proposal for a Resolution of the European Parliament. The Proposal recommends measures that the Member States can take to ensure that cuts in public spending do not disproportionally influence people with disabilities. 9 Sep 2011 15:11:52 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/917-enil-launches-a-proposal-for-a-new-resolution-of-the-european-parliament- 7C705846-0533-4BE4-B2FB-3A24FFC648B1 00:00 no no Between 12-15 September, another Freedom Drive will take place in Strasbourg, France; organised by the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL). Including a parade of people with disabilities as well as conferences and meetings, Freedom Drive is an opportunity for members of the Independent Living Movement and Members of the European Parliament to meet and promote independent living issues. 9 Sep 2011 14:38:15 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/918-5th-freedom-drive-strasbourg-12-15-september-2011 A2A56629-2AE1-4B0F-BBE2-B613A78A58A3 00:00 no no The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) has launched a Proposal for a Resolution of the European Parliament. The Proposal recommends measures that the Member States can take to ensure that cuts in public spending do not disproportionally influence people with disabilities. 8 Sep 2011 16:33:29 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/917-enil-launches-a-proposal-for-a-new-resolution-of-the-european-parliament- AEF9D889-BBAD-45ED-9B8E-7E0D1038E969 00:00 no no The 4rth session of the Conference of States Parties started today at United Nations Headquarters in New York under the title: “Enabling Development, Realizing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities”. Inclusion International and the European Disability Forum, of which Inclusion Europe is a member, are represented in the Conference. 7 Sep 2011 17:28:21 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/916-the-4rth-session-of-the-conference-of-state-parties-started-today 1E10E82A-E5A6-4815-BAE9-AF1AE9116EED 00:00 no no An event about social inclusion and employment for people with disabilities is going to take place on 13th of September in London. The minister for people with disabilities and recruiters from UK will look together for positive changes, which can be done in recruitment practices. 6 Sep 2011 16:12:41 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/915-social-inclusion-and-employment-london-13-september-2011 FF471810-D3A8-4D66-AF6C-10EABC21B342 00:00 no no The European Festival «Theatre and disability» will take place from 4 to 18 November in Versailles, France. This is the 9th year that the festival is organised with the promise of various theatrical, dancing and musical events people of all ages. 5 Sep 2011 17:38:15 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/914-european-festival-ltheatre-and-disabilityr-in-versailles 8712D14D-FA33-4500-BF6A-8971C08CFC26 00:00 no no From this September, schools in Ireland will only be given 90% of the teaching hours they will need to meet the independently assessed needs of pupils with disabilities. Inclusion Ireland opposes to the decision of the Department of Education and Skills, which can only downgrade the important role of education for children with disabilities. 5 Sep 2011 10:56:08 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/913-children-with-disabilities-hit-again-by-educational-cuts 7D406213-D24F-46A1-9455-1A736D935935 00:00 no no From this September, schools in Ireland will only be given 90% of the teaching hours they will need to meet the independently assessed needs of pupils with disabilities. Inclusion Ireland opposes to the decision of the Department of Education and Skills, which can only downgrade the important role of education for children with disabilities. 2 Aug 2011 09:23:25 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/913-children-with-disabilities-hit-again-by-educational-cuts 1665FBF3-5F21-4DB5-896B-2BF06336F7F0 00:00 no no Forced sterilisation represents a serious violation of multiple human rights, while cases of this kind are still present even in the developed European world. Recently in France, five women with intellectual disabilities were succumbed to sterilisations against their will. Urged by the cases of these five women, a coalition of human rights groups has denounced the practice of forced sterilization. 31 Aug 2011 16:37:22 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/911-human-rights-groups-denounce-forced-sterilization-of-5-women-with-disabilities-in-france- 841AB659-8D4D-477F-8358-EDAC9910CAE7 00:00 no no A universal design conference is going to take place in Oslo, Norway, between 11 and 13 of June 2012. Entitled “Public space: Inspire, Challenge and Empower”, the conference will address issues related to universal design in planning, legislation, politics, education, buildings, outdoor areas, information and communications technologies (ICT) and public transport. 26 Aug 2011 14:50:02 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/910-universal-design-conference-oslo-11-13-june-2012 7492BAA3-4ECD-42CF-AD3C-568773B60BCE 00:00 no no A new report, which sheds plenty of light over the status of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, has been recently produced by the Secretary General of the United Nations. The report contains information about the status of signatures and ratifications of the Convention and its Optional Protocol, the second through the fifth sessions of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the monitoring of the implementation of the Convention through the Conference of States Parties and on-going efforts by Governments towards ratification and implementation of the Convention. 26 Aug 2011 14:44:57 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/un-crpd-general/908-new-report-on-the-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities- 2D2AD711-3B82-489B-8EE8-1C2221A67548 00:00 no no On 29 June 2011, José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, presented the Commission's proposal for the next Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) called “A budget for Europe 2020”. In this document, the European Commission proposes to increase by 4.8% the current EU budget and tables on a €1.025 billion budget for the 2014-2020 period. 26 Aug 2011 09:29:00 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/909-the-european-commission-unveils-its-proposal-for-the-next-multiannual-financial-framework- C1C6E2A0-C257-4F85-AAB6-E8C70F1C80F7 00:00 no no With the theme “Together for a better world for all: including persons with disabilities in development”, on the 3rd of·December the International Day of Persons with Disabilities will try to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities and their communities in developmental efforts. 26 Aug 2011 08:42:00 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/907-international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-3-december-2011 8A71099B-262C-40AE-9646-C7374C86812D 00:00 no no A new report, which sheds plenty of light over the status of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, has been recently produced by the Secretary General of the United Nations. The report contains information about the status of signatures and ratifications of the Convention and its Optional Protocol, the second through the fifth sessions of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, the monitoring of the implementation of the Convention through the Conference of States Parties and on-going efforts by Governments towards ratification and implementation of the Convention. 23 Aug 2011 15:55:03 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/un-crpd-general/908-new-report-on-the-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities- FE1966E6-D947-4742-B5A3-89FE668A4207 00:00 no no The next European Song Festival (ESF) for People with Intellectual Disabilities is going to take place in Ireland between 27-29 June 2012. Organised by Cope Foundation in cooperation with the National Federation of Voluntary Bodies and European Association of Service-Providers for People with Disabilities (EASPD), the festival will consist of international song competition, non-competitive performance, workshops, conference and celebratory dinner. 23 Aug 2011 15:49:15 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/906-european-song-festival-for-people-with-an-intellectual-disability-ireland-27-29-june-2012 600E8ACF-BEB1-4C68-B325-E63132EFC484 00:00 no no A new report by European Social Network, which is focusing primarily on the investment in community mental health through a personalised approach, is going to be presented on the 21stof September in the European Parliament in Brussels. The report is based on meetings which took place in various European countries throughout 2010 and 2011. In these meetings, the approach of European countries towards mental health issues was discussed and positive examples of partnership between different stakeholders in Europe were analysed. 22 Aug 2011 14:38:00 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/events/905-launch-of-the-esn-report-on-mental-health-european-parliament-21-september 980D9CFF-B5E1-4D70-A61A-34C87CA930D7 00:00 no no A peculiar project, in which numerable ideas of ordinary people compete each other in innovation, imagination and creativity, is currently taking place online. Some of them concern children with disabilities (either intellectual or physical) suggesting uncommon ways to facilitate their inclusion in various kinds of tasks, like music making, sports and community activities. 19 Aug 2011 14:36:30 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/904-music-making-by-children-with-disabilities- 14D24F28-47BB-460C-A5DE-9177AF5AE653 00:00 no no For two months, five young persons with intellectual disabilities will become the protagonists of TV, radio and newspaper adverts in order to promote two well-known multi-national companies’ fundraising for Mencap and Enable Scotland. Elle, Ben, Kirstie, Matthew and Dharmesh were filmed carrying out everyday tasks in an attempt to break down the prejudices against people with intellectual disabilities. 17 Aug 2011 08:38:15 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/902-young-people-with-learning-disabilities-in-tv-advert- 8D9787C6-B0D1-48A0-9909-70AA42E38ADF 00:00 no no A new book about Human Rights and Disability Law has recently been published. Co-edited by Marcia Rioux, the book breaks new ground in its consideration of the way in which human rights principles can be applied in law and policy to achieve positive outcomes for people with disabilities. 11 Aug 2011 14:49:40 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/901-new-book-on-human-rights-and-disability-law 98B9BE72-DFFD-4E76-A3EC-5DDB65CEEDCA 00:00 no no The non-governmental organization Rytmus, in cooperation with the non-governmental organization Inclusion Czech Republic is organizing a two-day conference on supporting inclusive education in the Czech Republic. The conference will be held in Prague, 30th November – 1st December, 2011. 10 Aug 2011 14:43:41 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/899-a-place-where-disability-is-no-barrier-prague-30-november-1-december-2011 EF566D44-CB27-46F3-9210-0A6D0D717850 00:00 no no Disability campaigners blame Britain’s tabloid press for aggravating hostility towards people with disabilities reporting stories on disability fraud from people looking to take advantage of welfare programs. It is the case of a 37-year old claimant, who said she needed crutches to assist with walking but was later seen skydiving. According to the newspaper Deutsche Welle, "some tabloids have even portrayed disabled people as "work shy" and as "spongers". 10 Aug 2011 11:40:17 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/898-charity-groups-in-britain-call-attention-to-increase-on-disability-hate-crime C4E7F61A-35B5-4BE6-BC11-F3F277AFA314 00:00 no no Mental Disability Advocacy Center has recently been granted special consultative status to the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). It is a formal recognition of the work of this organisation that will be now entitled to provide information and deliver opinions to ECOSOC transmitting the social demands and proposals of disability groups. 9 Aug 2011 13:34:59 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/897-mdac-accredited-of-special-consultative-status-to-ecosoc- 592B600A-132A-4A19-95FE-9C4CFAF1D43B 00:00 no no Since 2000, European self-advocates have been able to count on EPSA to represent them and advocate for their rights. 9 Aug 2011 11:26:22 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/895-the-european-platform-of-self-advocates-the-way-forward C4158E6A-51B4-48DA-A268-315A9939D2D5 00:00 no no Volunteering is an expression of civic participation and solidarity. Traditionally, people with intellectual disabilities have been seen as the end users of community services only. The challenge that we now face is to break down preconceptions and show that people with intellectual disabilities have much to contribute. 8 Aug 2011 09:36:28 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/896-count-me-in-to-volunteer 0154B67E-302E-42B2-B0ED-2B2464589BFB 00:00 no no The Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC) is currently seeking for a summer intern who will assist in compiling data from a research project looking into discrimination based on disability in Europe at their office in Hungary. 4 Aug 2011 11:16:45 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/894-vacancy-at-mental-disability-advocacy-center-summer-intern 38AEC0DB-B35C-4B66-91CC-A91D32F9370B 00:00 no no Users with disabilities are experts on their own needs. A gathering among service or product providers and users with disabilities would thus be a perfect opportunity to combine user’s expertise with provider’s know-how to ensure the development of applications responds to real user needs. 4 Aug 2011 10:38:23 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/893-2nd-pan-european-user-forum-nottingham-20-november 81CE441C-E715-4651-AAF8-C07B89A206EF 00:00 no no Luxembourgish Chamber of Deputies approved the ratification of the UN Convention on 13 July. On the occasion of the presentation of the Convention and the consequent debates, sign language interpreters were present in the Luxembourgish Chamber. However, this should be the normal procedure and not an extraordinary fact. 4 Aug 2011 10:19:04 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/892-luxembourg-parliament-approves-the-ratification-ofmthe-un-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities 05E1BB32-E25B-4741-B392-245784DCF7F3 00:00 no no The sentence comes after a complaint by the parents of an autistic child against the regional government of Valencia for neglecting the educational needs of their son in a public school. 2 Aug 2011 09:36:20 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/891-supreme-court-recognises-the-right-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-to-claim-for-adequate-education-in-spain A7C83882-2563-4F01-B16A-A5F4F782E134 00:00 no no Luxembourg has joined the list of ratifying countries of the UN Convention of Persons with Disabilities. The Convention was ratified on 13 July, according to our Luxembourgish member A.P.E.M.H. 1 Aug 2011 15:58:50 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/890-luxembourg-ratifies-the-un-convention-of-persons-with-disabilities B2D6502E-7937-4BC1-ACB5-4471124D5463 00:00 no no Urban life provides a variety of opportunities and services for citizens. However, physical barriers still prevent many people with disabilities to fully participate in society and enjoy the benefits of living in the city. Therefore, the European Award for Accessible Cities recognizes local governments efforts to create accessible urban spaces and make day-to-day life easier for people with disabilities living in big cities. A second award will be given to networks of cities or organisations that have been outstanding during 2011 in championing accessibility in the urban environment. 1 Aug 2011 13:55:47 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/889-creating-free-barrier-cities E35A632E-8A9B-486D-A1BC-EF952FFB29F8 00:00 no no Good quality of life for people with severe disabilities and complex needs goes far beyond the coverage of their basic needs. Happiness is an important part of people’s wellbeing and it is difficult to reach when the person is subject to exclusion and discrimination. People with severe disabilities or complex needs are one of the most excluded groups of citizens in the European Union. Due to the lack of adequate inclusive service systems, they often spend their lives in institutions. For them, access to services is important during their whole life, but the need of special care should not lead to their social isolation. 28 Jul 2011 17:09:14 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/888-a-step-into-the-community 14011099-92AC-45F7-A79F-94564BCE22EC 00:00 no no Are support services for people with intellectual disabilities responding to their needs? This questions should not be answered by institutional bodies and disability organisations, but by the receivers of this support. 26 Jul 2011 16:32:25 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/887-giving-a-voice-to-people-with-intellectual-disabilities E13BFADB-50CF-4B9C-89D9-3B359C0426EC 00:00 no no People with intellectual disabilities depend on others to be independent. They are often discriminated to access education or to get a job and consequently prevented from developing their abilities and skills. For them, getting a job is also a way to play an active role in their communities, explore and develop their abilities and make people see beyond the disability label. 26 Jul 2011 13:33:14 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/886-hiring-people-with-intellectual-disabilities 19E46770-029D-4837-9F3C-EF68299DDFD8 00:00 no no “Person centred planning is a process of continual listening to and learning about what is important to the person in partnership with family and friends.” (Sanderson) Person Centred Planning applies creative tools and approaches to create a structured individual life plan WITH the person, taking into account who they are, what is important to the them, and what the they want to do with life. 25 Jul 2011 15:07:21 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/885-innovation-for-inclusion-person-centred-planning 2573D997-D6C8-4A24-A3F5-4C0E36ED8E7B 00:00 no no The Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD), Article 24 on Inclusive Education has - generally speaking - not yet changed the education conditions of children, young people and adults with disabilities throughout Europe. But it is starting to do so in more and more regions and countries of Europe. The Convention is functioning like a driving force behind the movement of parents, self-advocates and teachers as well as schools. 20 Jul 2011 09:41:05 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/884-inclusive-education-in-europe-2011-after-the-crpd D7A20697-847F-4708-A17A-7AFB2FF0A1B1 00:00 no no Inclusion Europe together with highly qualified national experts has been conducting research focused on the state of implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (hereinafter CRC) from the perspective of children with intellectual disabilities in more than 20 European countries. The research seeks to assess how the States plan and evaluate the progresses in the five selected areas - health, abuse, family and (de-)institutionalisation, education, as well as promotion, participation and antidiscrimination. The project does not aim to scale countries, but rather to give an overview of the situation for this group of children. 18 Jul 2011 11:49:17 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/883-invisible-children-with-intellectual-disabilities A8A02B04-3042-47CA-B998-7C6047F087DE 00:00 no no Our Spanish member FEAPS will launch in November the documentary "We are also women". The audio-visual document is focused on the skills of women with intellectual disabilities to promote their social inclusion. The video highlights the courage and positive view of life of five women facing a situation of social disadvantage because of their disability. 18 Jul 2011 10:06:20 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/881-documentary-on-the-abilities-of-women-with-intellectual-disabilities 34A88C87-9086-4969-90C8-38769317E9CD 00:00 no no ENABLE Scotland and Mencap announced this week the launch of Inspire Me to support 20,000 young people with intellectual disabilities in UK. Too often, young people with intellectual disabilities are given little control about their lives. Many of them do not have the possibility to choose who they want to be or what they want to do. Sometimes, they just need to get some inspiration to take the reins of their lives. 15 Jul 2011 14:43:19 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/880-inspiring-young-people-with-intellectual-disabilities AE8413A8-AEC3-445B-9AEF-DF1419FF4570 00:00 no no The fourth session of the Conference of States Parties on the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities will be held at UN Headquarters in New York from 7 to 9 September 2011. NGOs are welcome to take part in this session that will focus on participation in political and public life, employment and international cooperation. 14 Jul 2011 11:38:34 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/un-crpd-general/879-fourth-conference-of-states-parties-in-autumn 7A26FA34-BD2D-4AAD-99CF-D7F31951D3BF 00:00 no no Portuguese intellectual disability rights organization, Fenacerci, has created an easy-to-read version in Portuguese of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with disabilities (CRPD). 13 Jul 2011 13:02:21 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/un-crpd-general/878-portuguese-easy-to-read-version-of-the-un-crpd-available- 63B6009D-4BDA-4EC4-A18F-A42B7C651707 00:00 no no Children with disabilities are among the most stigmatized and excluded in society, often suffering marginalization within the family, community and at school. This often leads to poor health and education outcomes, a higher risk for violence, abuse and exploitation, further affecting their chances for participating in society. 13 Jul 2011 11:34:27 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/non-discrimination/877-advancing-the-rights-and-development-of-children-with-disabilities 3653330D-CE4D-40D5-8635-1782EFB849D8 00:00 no no The UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) along with its partners organized a side-event panel discussion on realizing the Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of universal primary education for children with disabilities at the 2011 High-Level Segment of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Annual Ministerial Review in Geneva on 5 July. 13 Jul 2011 10:59:28 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/non-discrimination/876-education-for-all-including-children-with-disabilities 8D2325DD-BD53-47E5-B3B7-354D43385602 00:00 no no The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child called on the Czech Republic to end “de facto exclusion” of children with disabilities and Roma children from mainstream education last June. The Open Society Foundation's Justice and Disability Rights Initiatives, the European Roma Rights Centre (ERRC), the League of Human Rights (LIGA) and the Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC) submitted a joint submission to the committee informing about some discriminatory practices against Roma children and children with disabilities in Czech Republic. 12 Jul 2011 08:32:21 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/874-discrimination-of-children-with-disabilities-and-roma-children-in-czech-republic 6C1AB167-F0F8-4E12-983F-D52C6528BFA5 00:00 no no The Republic of Hungary ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on 2007. In 2010, Hungary was expected to prepare the state report that represents the implementation of the obligations undertaken. In May 2008, aware of the delay of the state report, the Hungarian organizations of persons with disabilities and their supporters decided to form a Disability Caucus to deliver a parallel report. The document was launched in 2010 and it monitors and disseminates information on the status of the state obligations to the UNCRPD. 11 Jul 2011 09:09:11 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/un-crpd-monitoring/872-hungarian-state-report-on-disability-and-parallel-report BFE8C82C-5EAB-4F39-ADC9-D447BF2C58DA 00:00 no no The UNCRPD Committee will examine the Spanish state report on disability, together with an alternative report from the Spanish Committee of Representatives of People with Disabilities (CERMI), at its next session in autumn. 7 Jul 2011 12:00:43 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/un-crpd-monitoring/870-the-spanish-state-report-on-disability-to-be-examined-in-september 807D0EED-7BDE-4245-807D-1C92BE0C2448 00:00 no no Registration for the Children’s Rights for All conference is already available on this link. The event will bring the opportunity to discuss on the particularly vulnerable situation of children with intellectual disabilities, to monitor the implementation of their rights and take concrete actions to achieve significant results. 6 Jul 2011 14:46:22 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/869-childrens-rights-for-registration-open 4E0D5C2D-8AD7-4FB6-8184-F6D5FC4C5986 00:00 no no Brussels, 28 June 2011: Two UN organisations have called on governments in Europe and Central Asia to put an immediate end to the practice of placing young children into State-run infant homes. Following the release of two new reports which document violations and abuses of children in state-run homes, OHCHR ad UNICEF today launched a campaign to end the practice of sending children under the age of three into state-run institutional care. 4 Jul 2011 09:38:20 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/867-ohchr-and-unicef-launch-campaign-to-protect-children-prevent-harmful-and-unnecessary-insitutionalisation 71F4519A-07E0-4D19-9AAC-6C7A9CACCD43 00:00 no no The work experience should start on 8 August 2010 and last for six months. Interested candidates are asked to apply by submitting a detailed CV to information@inclusion-europe.org by 14 July 2010. Interviews will take place on the last week of July. 29 Jun 2011 08:37:41 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/865-vacancy-at-inclusion-europe-information-trainee 7290DDF7-4C20-4CAD-A1DD-7C98B6B0F164 00:00 no no The website of our Spanish member is now more accessible for people with intellectual disabilities with reading difficulties. FEAPS incorporates a short easy-to-read version for the articles published on their web in order which make the reading more understandable for people with intellectual disabilities.This short introduction is followed by a more complex version for advanced readers. 28 Jun 2011 14:38:05 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/864-improving-accessibility-online 6A0F37F9-B03F-46A5-AE40-53BED18455BE 00:00 no no Inclusion Europe is launching a call for videos on the occasion of the final conference that will finalise our project Children’s rights for all from 20-21 October 2011 in Brussels. 28 Jun 2011 08:22:09 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/863-telling-the-story-of-children-with-intellectual-disabilities 6BC084AA-522F-4910-AC07-082D7ACFE222 00:00 no no Associations of people with intellectual disabilities celebrated the Learning Disability Week through awareness raising events and other activities focused on the needs and concerns of this group. 27 Jun 2011 15:12:27 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/862-raising-awareness-on-learning-disability FCBD7505-EE64-4886-8178-0C8B8E721356 00:00 no no Self-advocates from all over Europe will come together for the next conference of Inclusion Europe's Platform of Slef-Advocates (EPSA) that will take place in Peniche, Portugal, from 30 September to 3 October. They will discuss about their lives, their rights and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. People with intellectual disabilities should have the opportunity to speak up for themselves and we should hear their voices. Their opinions and wishes should always be taken into account when decisions are made about their lives. The conference will bring self-advocates the opportunity to formulate clear messages for politicians and decision-makers, define their goals and priorities and determine how these can be achieved. 27 Jun 2011 09:27:42 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/861-hear-their-voices F0324A5C-152A-4C19-A15B-E0639EC48B52 00:00 no no We are living in a digitalised society where many essential services and information are available online, but still 95% of public websites are inaccessible for older people and persons with disabilities. On the occasion of the first Digital Agenda Assembly on 16 June AGE platform Europe, ANEC, EBU and EDF launched a campaign to propose a binding legislation that delivers web accessibility for all as soon as possible. 22 Jun 2011 16:10:21 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/860-accessible-websites-for-all 4FD9969A-3159-4ADA-A19A-6A4E3DCBBAA3 00:00 no no Inclusion Europe together with other disability organisations released a joint statement against the Interpretative Declatation of the Venice Commission (VC) on the right to vote prior to the VC meeting last week. They urge for the amendment of the Interpretative Declaration on the grounds of discrimination against people with intellectual disabilities and claim for universal suffrage on the right to vote. You can read the joint statement here. 20 Jun 2011 16:28:31 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/non-discrimination/858-joint-statement-on-the-right-to-political-participation-of-people-with-disabilities- 04E4A52F-8640-4232-B362-25BCB1AFA217 00:00 no no During the past months, disability organisations have raised their voices against the Venice Commission's interpretation of the right to vote for having a clear disacriminatory content. The organisations consider that the VC interpretation violates the right to vote of this group and contradicts the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities which has already been ratified by 101 countries. Disability organisations urged the VC to amend this proposal. Last week, Olivier Lewis, Executive Director of the Mental Disability Advocacy Center, took part in a Plenary Session of the VC and submitted a compromise solution that the VC will discuss on their next meeting in October. You can read his speech below. 20 Jun 2011 15:34:29 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/non-discrimination/857-mdacs-representative-presents-a-compromise-solution-on-right-to-vote-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-during-the-meeting-of-the-venice-commissionm 97C447FD-4E28-4954-B783-68CF551AC86E 00:00 no no atempo, an organisation helping people with intellectual disabilities to have their own career, is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a 2-day conference "..for a better world". The objective of the conference is to examine a bigger picture and show how "small actions" can have a "big impact". Numerous workshops and lectures will look into the "golden triangle of sustainability" composed of three elements: social issues - economy - environment. For the world to become a better place, these three elements need to be in balance. 20 Jun 2011 13:17:22 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/855-atempo-tagung- BED381D8-0C85-46D7-8B78-08473F28F19D 00:00 no no The Venice Commission postponed to October the revision of their interpretation of the right to vote for persons with disabilities which is not in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The European Commission for Democracy through Law, better known as the Venice Commission, is the Council of Europe's advisory body on constitutional matters and works in key areas such as elections. The members of the Venice Commission were meeting on 16 and 18 June in Brussels to revise their Interpretative Declaration to the Code of Good Practice in Electoral Matters on the Participation of People with Disabilities in Elections which states the following: Universal suffrage is a fundamental principle of the European Electoral Heritage. People with disabilities may not be discriminated against in this regard. Nevertheless, a court, in an individual decision, may consider that the lack of proper judgment of a disabled person may prevent him or her from exercising his or her right to vote or to stand for elections. 20 Jun 2011 11:44:16 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/legal-network-news/un-crpd-general/854-universal-suffrage- DD869EE6-96B9-4939-B22C-7070B810B633 00:00 no no The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities demands the right to vote independently and secretly for people with disabilities, but they still find barriers when they want to cast their vote. Polling stations should be made more accessible and provide assistance and easy-to-understand information for these people. Technology devices such as voting machines might be useful to improve accessibility in polling places and this practice has been recommended by Council of Europe and other international organizations. 16 Jun 2011 15:18:40 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/853-use-of-new-technologies-to-improve-accessibility-in-polling-stations 8058FB41-4295-46D8-93C1-8DA356B3074C 00:00 no no French President Nicolas Sarkozy affirmed his intention to promote a new policy on disability during the closure of the National Conference held in Paris last week. ·The French government has implemented 4 of the 20 measures proposed by our French member, Unapei, but the organisation claims for more efforts to satisfy the rights of people with disabilities in this country. Better quality of education for children with disabilities was one of the measures requested by Unapei. The organisation asked for specific improvements on support, training, adaptation of pedagogic material, sensibilization of all people involved in the educational process and cooperation among ordinary and special schools. 15 Jun 2011 15:54:00 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/852-national-conference-on-disability-in-france 239F5AB7-D694-46F3-AD91-625147667BD6 00:00 no no A coalition of seven organisations of people with disabilities, together with the Human Rights Center, have launched a petition urging decision makers to proceed with the full implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, with a particular focus on Article 19, setting out the right of all people with disabilities to live in the community. The coalition, called Platform 19, "urges all political decision-makers to put an end to institutionalization by investing in the development of community-based alternatives. The human rights of all people with disabilities must be respected and their equal status with other citizens must be ensured." 15 Jun 2011 15:02:17 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/851-sign-the-petion-and-support-their-right-to-live-in-the-community 1AE25C3D-F5D9-4CCB-A744-52EF7169956C 00:00 no no L’Association des Paralyses de France and CRESS Nord-Pas de Calais are holding a conference on green jobs for people with disabilities on 21 June in Lille. Speakers will talk about the meaning of green employment and its connection with active inclusion, particularly within the field of disability. People with disabilities have the right to work, according to article 27 of the CRPD. Providing job opportunities for them is thus a commitment that the countries ratifying the convention should undertake, but still finding a job is not easy for people with disabilities. 14 Jun 2011 12:47:42 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/850-conference-on-green-jobs-and-disability-lille-21-06-2011 7BA582BF-26DB-4E31-8DDC-2F7B35397808 00:00 no no The World Report on Disability will was launched yesterday by the Director-General of the World Health Organisation and Vice President of the Human Development Network at the United Nations Building in New York. The report gathers the best available scientific evidence on disability and makes recommendations for the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The document explores the current needs of people with disabilities and proposes measures to overcome existing barriers in specific areas including health, rehabilitation, support, environments, education and employment. 10 Jun 2011 09:45:05 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/848-launch-of-the-world-report-on-disability 58940B57-9B09-4DCE-9A58-692E58D73C74 00:00 no no Disability organisations, authorities and citizens in UK are still shocked after the BBC Panarama’s programme uncovered cases of routine abuse at a residential hospital for people with intellectual disabilities and autism near Bristol, UK. The programme was broadcasted on Tuesday 31 May and showed how some of the patients in Winterbourne View hospital were repeatedly "pinned down, slapped, dragged into showers while fully clothed, taunted and teased". 9 Jun 2011 16:17:40 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/847-inclusion-europe-fights-against-abusive-treatment-of-people-with-disabilities-in-residential-insitutions 0B0EFF10-19A3-47B5-8EF8-06BF1698EA5D 00:00 no no Disability organisations, authorities and citizens in UK are still shocked after the BBC Panarama’s programme uncovering cases of systematic abuse at a residential hospital for people with learning disabilities and autism in Bristol, UK. The programme was broadcasted on Tuesday 31 May and showed how some of the patients in Winterbourne View hospital were repeatedly "pinned down, slapped, dragged into showers while fully clothed, taunted and teased". 9 Jun 2011 10:32:26 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/847-bbc-programme-uncovers-cases-of-care-home-abuse-against-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-in-bristol- 431010EA-7871-4CE2-9F86-E8C94A935D4A 00:00 no no Nottingham Trent University has opened a call for papers for the fourth edition of the conference on interactive technologies that will take place in from 25 to 26 October 2011. The aim of the conference is to bring together academics and practitioners working with interactive technologies to explore and innovate within the areas of Education, Health and Disability with a focus on the use of gaming hardware and software to implement accessible solutions. 8 Jun 2011 08:49:51 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/846-conference-on-interactive-technologies-and-games-brussels-25-26-october-2011 7D04B301-7242-4D02-A57C-99E8538F8FDC 00:00 no no Women and girls with disabilities not only have to face barriers for having a physical or mental impairment, but also for gender reasons. In words of Ana Peláez, chairwoman of the European Disability Forum Women’s Committee, women "with disabilities are victims of a persisting structural inequality". The women’s fight for their rights has seen many succeeds within the past years, but the same cannot be said when it comes to women with intellectual disabilities. It is thus important to give them the necessary resources to struggle for equality. 7 Jun 2011 09:58:46 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/845-2nd-edf-manifesto-on-the-rights-of-women-with-disabilities 4AD8BE6E-A11B-4F16-A78B-76A9B1ED159F 00:00 no no Inclusion Europe held a final conference for the project “Accommodating Diversity for Active Participation in European Elections” aiming to facilitate better accessibility of elections in the European Union for people with disabilities and other disadvantaged voters. Members of national electoral commissions and other government bodies responsible for organising elections; important international and EU stakeholders, including intergovernmental as well as civil society organisations, met from 30 – 31 May 2011 in Brussels to discuss concrete measures on how to ensure higher participation of disadvantaged voters in future elections. The conference was attended by Jean-Marc Delizée, Secretary of State for Social Affairs of Belgium and Libor Rouček, Vice-President of the European Parliament. 6 Jun 2011 10:43:23 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/844-improving-accessibility-of-elections-in-europe 1B35138A-DDD9-453A-AF1F-8897D4AB219B 00:00 no no The only disability in education is the reluctance to change: How do YOU make change happen? An international LINK conference on lifelong learning is taking place in Antwerp on July 5th and 6th, 2011. The event is organised by SIHO & the LINK Network in the University of Antwerp, a group of organisations co-funded by the EU lifelong learning program that works in the area of disability and higher education and was established in 2008. 1 Jun 2011 13:51:22 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/843-conference-on-education-for-people-with-disabilities-antwerp-5-6-july-2011 B4676D96-465C-41E1-80E5-835D4D6C6C52 00:00 no no A final event for the project "New Paths to Inclusion"was held on 13 May 2011 in Larnaca within the annual congress of Inclusion Europe "Europe in Action 2011". It was a unique opportunity for participants from all over Europe to get familiar with this powerful tool helping people with intellectual disabilities to lead a self-determined life. During the plenary session, Albert Brandstätter, Director of Lebenshilfe Austria, introduced the project, its focus and objectives. The project "New Paths to Inclusion"·was launched in October 2009, in order to·collect and transfer newest developments of Person Centred Planning and Practice from the United Kingdom and develop training formats for professionals, self-advocates and families in the rest of Europe.·An eleborated curriculum, as one of the key project outputs, has been tested and evaluated via Pilot Training courses in Austria, Germany and Czech Republic. 27 May 2011 11:08:49 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/840-project-new-paths-to-inclusion-held-its-final-event 6284FDF8-40EF-4FCA-B6F8-01FA762CAA60 00:00 no no One of the main advantages of being part of the European Union is the right of freedom of movement across Member states. It brings EU citizens the opportunity to easily travel, live, study or work in other European countries. Unfortunately, this is not everyone’s reality: for people with disabilities moving across frontiers still means taking many risks. 26 May 2011 10:16:39 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/839-european-disability-forums-campaign-on-the-freedom-of-movement 9AE2B59C-03F6-4D0D-8062-5B4B623B79F6 00:00 no no The Maltese organisation Inspire became the 71st member of Inclusion Europe after the Annual Conference in Cyprus. Inspire, the Foundation for Inclusion, is the creation of two NGOs working in the disability sector in Malta: the Eden Foundation and the Razzett tal-Hbiberija. Together, they help over 1000 children and adults across their 5 centres in Malta and Gozo. 24 May 2011 15:46:22 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/837-inspire-becomes-a-member-of-inclusion-europe 0197954E-4855-4F07-B1D3-0979C90FB789 00:00 no no A position paper under the title "Participation in political and public life: the basis for people with intellectual disabilities to live as equal citizens" was approved by the Annual General Assembly of Inclusion Europe on 13 May 2011. It is based on the Article 29 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities stipulating that people with disabilities should have effective access to political and public life. Article 29 stipulates that people with disabilities should have effective access to political and public life, but the study carried out by Inclusion Europe as part of the project "Accommodating Diversity for Active Participation in the European Elections" in different European countries shows this is not currently happening. 24 May 2011 09:30:57 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/833-inclusion-europe-adopts-a-position-paper-on-participation-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-in-political-and-public-life D7FD2746-D6E6-4E3D-8CD2-9EA670B63222 00:00 no no “Family Action for the Inclusion of People with Intellectual Disabilities in Society” was the central theme of the Europe in Action 2011 – an annual congress of Inclusion Europe that took place last week in Larnaca, Cyprus. Two and a half-day conference provided an opportunity for mutual exchange of views and experiences among people with intellectual disabilities, their relatives and disability professionals as well as policy-makers at European level. 23 May 2011 16:53:29 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/836-europe-in-action-2011-calls-for-involvement-of-families-in-the-implementation-of-the-un-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities 5F65EC7D-719E-4472-805A-42FEB34014DA 00:00 no no The Open Society Mental Health Initiative (MHI) is looking for a full-time program officer to contribute to the development and implementation of its media strategy in Budapest. HMI seeks to strengthen the capacity of civil society leaders and organizations to advocate for health and human rights policies through engaging with and utilizing media. The geographic focus of the work will be Central and Eastern Europe and East Africa. Deadline for applications is 10 June 2011. 23 May 2011 15:17:50 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/835-program-officer-vacancy-at-open-society-mental-health-initiative- 9063AD1A-9EA7-4DFB-A55B-7C7615F8AEB6 00:00 no no A good reason to go to the theater: the Hungarian theatre Baltazar brings the 1930s back to life in Boys and Girls, a 30-minute cabaret based on the dramas of Ernő Szép and performed by actors with psycho-social disabilities. 18 May 2011 13:50:40 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/834-boys-and-girls-brussels-24-may 899E4B7C-BEC0-4E84-9931-15A33D265BF9 00:00 no no On 10 May, Colombia became the 100th country to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights for Persons with Disabilities. This good news is not only the 3 digits number, but also the country ratifying it. Around 10% of the world’s population live with a disability, approximately 80% of them live in developing countries. 17 May 2011 13:28:21 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/832-un-convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities-reaches-100th-ratification C27A70AF-76AE-457A-ABD5-DCEC65128AE8 00:00 no no Inclusive education is now a priority in educational policies, but how to put these policies into practice? Many questions still emerge when it comes to the practical functioning of inclusive schools: What is the difference with other schools? How to cope with diversity? How to involve teachers, students and parents in building upon inclusive centers? What is the role of an inclusive teacher? How to get support? 16 May 2011 10:45:30 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/831-moving-towards-inclusive-education-prague--3-8-october-2011-lisbon-23-24-april-2012 BFFE570A-9902-4B81-991A-94571C771CBD 00:00 no no Technology can significantly support independence for people with disabilities. That’s the idea behind "Connect, Peronalise, Care: Person Centered Technology for Greater Quality of Life". The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities emphasizes the role of technology for the empowerment of people with disabilities and their participation in society. Within other things, technology can help make more efficient use of resources and compensate for the lack of care workers. 16 May 2011 10:33:28 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/830-connect-personalise-care-9-10-november-brussels- EFDF6C07-D00D-4A5A-9844-AD805F35AF86 00:00 no no The International Disability Alliance (IDA) has just launched paid and unpaid internship programs to give people with disabilities and family members the opportunity to work with the IDA Secretariat in Geneva in the area of the Human Rights Council. Preference will be given to people from poorer regions and staff or volunteer leaders can also apply. 11 May 2011 11:23:20 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/827-httpwwwinclusion-europeorguploadscall20for20applications-20ida20human20rights20council20non20paid20internship20programmepdf 72027CFB-8A1A-43D7-A5D3-F6C8E95BBBE3 00:00 no no The European Commission has launched the Call for Proposals - Action Grants 2011 to support national activities aiming at combating discrimination and promoting equality. Applications need to be submitted electronically using the on-line PRIAMOS system by 15 June 2011. 11 May 2011 10:49:00 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/828-eu-grants-to-promote-equality-and-non-discrimination BF24543E-9FE3-403A-BA58-58521E9C1BBC 00:00 no no Everything is ready in Larnaca to host Europe in Action 2011 from Thursday to Saturday this week and the final programme is available on the conference website. Families, self-advocates, experts, representatives from disability organisations and family associations from all parts of Europe will gather together at our annual congress. 57 speakers from different countries will provide the basis for a stimulating exchange of ideas. Role of families in supporting social inclusion of their relatives with intellectual disabilities is a central topic and their empowerement in this role will be the main concern. 10 May 2011 11:01:35 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/825-europe-is-ready-for-action D0C035E7-FD86-4B08-BC72-12F3EB3730B9 00:00 no no Persons with disabilities and older people are at high risk of falling into poverty and social exclusion, according to a study carried out by the European Platform Against Poverty and Social Exclusion. Elderly people with disabilities are doubly disadvantaged. This brings new challenges for social and health service providers, families and policy makers at both national and European levels. 6 May 2011 08:38:55 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/823-conference-on-assistance-to-old-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-linz-austria-30-june-1-july-2011 91A2A839-EB07-47FD-AFD3-6CCCB2E2B208 00:00 no no Persons with disabilities and older people are at high risk of falling into poverty and social exclusion, according to a study carried out by the European Platform Against Poverty and Social Exclusion. Elderly people with disabilities are doubly disadvantaged. This brings new challenges for social and health service providers, families and policy makers at both national and European levels. 5 May 2011 18:19:23 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/823-conference-on-assistance-to-old-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-linz-austria-30-june-1-july-2011 F1EC7BF7-85B3-456E-9968-E1D898F9BBD2 00:00 no no The Russian government has carried out a reform that provides procedural safeguards to people with disabilities. The Russian legal system now recognises the legal personhood of people deprived of their legal capacity who were previously invisible to the law. The Mental Disability Advocacy Center, together with Russian NGOs, has been advocating for reforms since 2009 and strategic litigation as a tool to social change. Strategic litigation is a mechanism that uses the justice sector to achieve legal and social change through test cases. 5 May 2011 17:36:33 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/822-russian-reform-to-recognize-legal-capacity 5BA40786-2887-4E27-9122-637AEC23A886 00:00 no no The European Commission has recently opened a public consultation on funding in the area of Justice, Fundamental Rights and Equality for the period after 2013. The consultation targets stakeholders of the programmes are citizens, national, regional and local public authorities and other public organisations, professional organisations, universities, research or training institutes, legal practitioners, international organisations, intergovernmental and non-governmental organisations, networks, private entities, social partners, civil society organisations, etc. 4 May 2011 13:23:57 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/820-european-commission-opens-public-consultation-on-funding 8C51F77B-278C-4D47-B8B2-0357F3802C1F 00:00 no no On 28 April, Mental Health Europe (MHE) and European Network of (ex-)Users and Survivors of Psychiatry (ENUSP) released a joint declaration expressing their concern about the new Hungarian Constitution, which will enter into force on January 2012. According to these organisations, the Hungarian Constitution ensures equal voting rights to "all adult citizens", but it also states that ”Those deprived of their right to vote by a court by reason of limited mental capacity shall not have the right to vote.” (Article XXIII (6). 3 May 2011 14:54:16 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/819-the-new-hungarian-constitution-strips-away-the-right-to-vote-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities 5153F63A-8A52-4857-808B-0B6811E60457 00:00 no no On 12 April, the Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC) launched a publication containing the guidelines on Article 33 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). The document was presented during a discussion in the United Nations Office at Geneva. This publication is the result of a one-year project focusing on Article 33 of the CRPD, which ensures the implementation and monitoring of the Convention by national governments. The guidelines offer a comprehensive explanation on the meaning of article 33 and how national bodies can implement it in order to make the Convention a reality. 22 Apr 2011 15:26:26 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/817-mdacs-new-guidelines-the-roadmap-on-article-33-of-the-un-convention D7DAC0E2-5B59-4059-B2D3-40C08030922F 00:00 no no ‘Me and You - We Are the Same. To Live Like All Other People’, the title of the first conference of Croatian self-advocates, was a demand to their right to have rights. In their statement, self-advocates asked for concrete changes on the effective application of the rights of people with disabilities in Croatia. They asserted their right to inclusive education, to have access to the professional market and live independently, to enjoy legal capacity or contribute to the community, amongst others. Self-advocates called upon relevant bodies to take action in order to make the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities a reality. 22 Apr 2011 11:36:04 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/816-self-advocates-claim-for-their-rights-in-croatia E07BF060-7EA4-4D38-9B95-5A369B029D83 00:00 no no The sixteenth edition of Handica will gather together companies, institutions, disability organisations and visitors from 7 to 9 June in Lyon. The fair will count with more than 280 exhibitors on 15,000 sqm². Many activities are proposed within the fair venues. Visitors will have the opportunity to assist to conferences or participate in round tables and forums, but also to get information on accessible environments and devices for people with disabilities on 12 different subjects. 21 Apr 2011 11:21:38 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/813-handica-2011-a-trade-fair-on-accessibility-and-assistance-for-people-with-disabilities-7-9-june-lyon 9F094025-2550-45CE-8A58-123DB9B3613E 00:00 no no EU funded projects are satisfied with service they receive at the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) according to the results of a customer satisfaction survey carried out last year. Survey results show that programme management at EACEA is highly rated, scoring 2,65 on a scale of 1(most positive) to 9 (least positive). This reflects an improvement on the mean score of 2,85 in the previous survey (2008) and can be seen across all programmes. 20 Apr 2011 09:12:03 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/809-survey-on-the-programme-management-by-the-education-audiovisual-and-culture-executive-agency-shows-postitive-feedback 6820D796-5DE4-4EE7-BA44-0679CE49F410 00:00 no no The decision taken by an airline of preventing a passenger with disabilities to take his flight goes against EU regulations. A report by the Vice President of the Commission responsible for transport Siim Kallas confirms this procedure is not legal. On 4 April, Shuaib Chalklen, a UN Special Rapporteur on Disability and wheelchair user, was informed that he would not be able to travel unaccompanied on his flight London-Geneva, as he could not independently use the sanitary facilities. The standard time for the route London-Geneva is 1h40 and the passenger was used to travel for professional reasons. 18 Apr 2011 14:31:07 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/806-passenger-with-disabilities-denied-boarding-on-a-flight-against-eu-regulation 1995DE22-10E6-4918-BCD4-BD460B4A3BCC 00:00 no no From 23-25 March 2011, Inclusion Europe attended a meeting of the Council of Europe Committee of Experts on Participation of People with Disabilities in Political and Public Life (CAHPAH-PPL) in Strasbourg. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss a report which the committee has produced which gives an overview of the degree of participation in political and public life of people with disabilities throughout the Council of Europe’s Member States. The report also provides good practice examples, as well as recommendations on how to increase participation by people with disabilities in this area. 18 Apr 2011 10:48:45 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/805-inclusion-europe-attends-meeting-at-the-council-of-europe-on-participation-of-people-with-disabilities-in-political-and-public-life 55CE1AC3-3363-4B5B-AA21-B41B8480C6A0 00:00 no no On 11-15 April the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) met in Geneva. Nagase Osamu, member of Inclusion Japan/International, was there to make a statement on the earthquake and nuclear plant breakdown that rattled Japan a month ago, leaving behind 27,000 people dead or missing. Nagase had been serving as a volunteer in Miyagi, next to Fukushima, for the support center of persons with disabilities. The center was established by Japan Disability Forum, which is a national network of disability organizations in Japan, and includes many members of International Disability Alliance. 11 Apr 2011 17:04:18 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/804-living-conditions-of-people-with-disabilities-after-japans-earthquake 63DF4583-B121-4154-A834-9814C950EB72 00:00 no no Foundation Pentru Voi organised a walk through the streets of Timisoara to celebrate the World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April. It is the first event of a chain of activities foreseen for this month by the organisation to commemorate its 15 years of activity. The walk was joined by over 150 people and covered the three most important markets of the city - the Opera Square, the Liberty Square and the Union Square. 8 Apr 2011 14:01:29 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/800-300-people-celebrates-the-world-autism-awareness-day-in-timisoara- 4C0B29D2-BFD1-4310-B7E2-C6914CF0B482 00:00 no no Creating a proper learning environment for children with intellectual disabilities in a comprehensive school is possible. It is the conclusion of a successful project seeking for the integration of these children in a Latvian primary school. The initiative looked at encouraging the social inclusion of children with intellectual disabilities and facilitating the development of human resources in the region. 6 Apr 2011 13:52:18 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/799-children-with-intellectual-disabilities-studying-in-comprehensive-schools A good example on inclusive education! B28C972F-847E-4687-A16C-DE4DD3A21424 00:00 no no The United Nations declared April 2nd the World Autism Awareness Day. Events are foreseen in many countries to raise awareness on this issue and promote social inclusion of autistic persons. Autistic persons have difficulties communicating with others and understanding the world and social bonds. This usually leads to social exclusion and isolation. Many autistic people stay home with no possibility of education, therapy, or integration with peers. 1 Apr 2011 16:13:53 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/794-world-autism-awareness-day 230E09C0-43A8-46CD-9138-041C637821B4 00:00 no no UNESCO’s annual Global Monitoring Report on Education for All, “The Hidden Crisis: Armed Conflict and Education”, released March 1st, warns that “conflict continues to blight the lives of millions of the world’s most vulnerable people. Warfare is also destroying opportunities for education on a scale that is insufficiently recognized. Over 40% of out-of-school children live in conflict-affected countries. 1 Apr 2011 13:19:08 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/793-unesco-global-monitoring-report-on-education-for-all-on-the-impact-of-armed-conflict-ignores-children-with-disabilities 0361D75A-3CE2-4375-938A-19FA55F80777 no no The University of Columbia is organising a workshop on legal advocacy from 29 April to 1 May. The division between legal capacity and incapacity needs to be revised, but information is lacking on how to recast the criteria of moral and legal personhood and capacity. Appropriate legal, political, and programming responses are needed to implement the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 1 Apr 2011 12:07:21 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/792-workshop-on-legal-capacity 5A0E70F0-B7D8-43FF-A156-AF2796E99FE7 no no Article 29 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities protects the right to participate in political and public life. In one of his “Human Rights Comments”, Commissioner Thomas Hammarberg emphasises that this right applies to everyone with disabilities, including people with intellectual disabilities, irrespective of a person’s legal capacity. His comment is in line with the reaction of many civil society organisations against a statement made by the Venice Commission, an advisory body of the Council of Europe composed of independent experts in the field of constitutional law. In an official document, it recently said that a judge could be entitled to prevent a person of their right to vote and stand for election on the basis of a mental disability. 29 Mar 2011 14:49:14 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/administrator/index.php?option=com_content&sectionid=1&task=edit&cid[]=790 6FCAD15C-CF04-4E8D-9203-7A8C410D5481 no no The inclusion of people with disabilities in society is a hanging matter.There are still many things to be done, but we already have a legal framework that supports people with intellectual disabilities to live included in their local communities. This document is the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It establishes the basic proposals enabling further actions to improve life of people with disabilities on an equal basis with other individuals. 23 Mar 2011 15:02:54 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/788-is-the-time-for-action-europe-in-action-2011 B3FC758C-F8E4-47FB-B157-28576A4464CD no no Innovation might help us to tackle challenges like social exclusion. That was the key message at the conference on social innovation held in Brussels in 16 and 17 March. At the opening conference, the European Commission President Barroso declared: "this issue should not be just a thing for respectable Think Tanks, but for concrete consequences in policy making and policy outcomes." 22 Mar 2011 11:15:27 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/786-conference-on-social-innovation-in-brussels EDBD2EA9-EDD6-414A-BD5D-30C85CE1BAAA no no The new coalition Government in Ireland adopts the 'Towards Recovery Programme for a National Government 2011 - 2016'. This document includes some of the government commitments to improve the situation of people with disabilities in Ireland in the context of the economic crisis over the next 5 years. Kathleen Lynch, the new Minister of State for Disability, Equality and Mental Health, will be responsible for putting this words into practice. 22 Mar 2011 11:11:33 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/782-irish-government-includes-measures-to-improve-the-situation-of-people-with-disabilities-in-the-recovery-programme 69633E63-E0AF-4B89-BD0C-A60658B138F2 no no The new coalition Government in Ireland adopts the 'Towards Recovery Programme for a National Government 2011 - 2016'. This document includes some of the government commitments to improve the situation of people with disabilities in Ireland in the context of the economic crisis over the next 5 years. Kathleen Lynch, the new Minister of State for Disability, Equality and Mental Health, will be responsible for putting this words into practice. 18 Mar 2011 13:30:15 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/782-irish-government-includes-measures-to-improve-the-situation-of-people-with-disabilities-in-the-recovery-programme 27E5C3A6-FC65-44F1-B788-89B9CC438AF8 no no An XML format for sharing content among different Web sites such as news items. How does it work? A Web site can allow other sites to publish some of its content by creating an RSS document and registers the document with an RSS publisher. A web publisher can post a link to the rss feed so users can read the distributed content on his/her site. 5 Oct 2006 19:56:09 GMT http://mason.gmu.edu/~montecin/netterms.htm no no UK court victory on protection of legal rights of people with disabilities A patient retained in a psychiatric hospital will have a Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing held in public. Such hearings are normally held in psychiatric hospitals and are not open to the public. On 17 February, the United Kingdom's Upper Tribunal in the case of AH v. West London Health Trust took the decision to allow Albert Haines, the appellant, to have public hearing in which a Mental Health Review Tribunal will revise his case and consider whether he satisfies the criteria to be discharged from psychiatric hospital. 10 Mar 2011 11:55:27 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/779-uk-court-victory-on-protection-of-legal-rights-of-people-with-disabilities C46EB571-4384-482D-80D0-0CC0894B6D41 no no On the occasion of the International Women’s Day, the Spanish Committe of Representatives of Persons with Disabilities CERMI has launched a manifesto to promote active volunteering by women with disabilities. Women with disabilities have the same rights as other women and volunteering is one of the fundamental elements in active citizenship and democracy. This sort of activities gives expression to values such as solidarity and social inclusion. 8 Mar 2011 14:54:59 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/773-women-with-disabilities-and-volunteering D5BAFA37-ABDA-46C0-A733-36382750F551 no no It is with deep sadness that Inclusion International together with Inclusion Europe mourns the passing of Wolf Wolfensberger on Sunday, February 27, 2011. Dr. Wolfensberger was a singular influence in promoting the values that now are the basis of Inclusion International’s work. 7 Mar 2011 09:21:50 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/769-we-mourn-the-passing-of-dr-wolf-wolfensberger-leading-expert-on-disability-issues 824E570A-137D-4059-9A68-186BBCE8DDA6 no no A conference on Shared Social Responsibilities organised by the Council of Europe and the European Commission was held in Brussels on 1 March 2011. The purpose of this event was to analyse and discuss the draft of the "European Charter on Shared Social Responsibilities". The conference was open to public authorities, researchers, NGOs, and civil society. The gathering of a wide range of participants was an opportunity to produce a comprehensive global picture of responsibilities in forging the future of our designs for democracy, social justice, poverty alleviation, sustainability and community living. 4 Mar 2011 09:01:56 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/articles/767-conference-on-shared-social-responsibilities EF5BF8CA-ADB1-4299-8EFF-263C410CF6A6 no no A volunteering tour will visit all the EU countries to promote the European Year of Volunteering 2011 (EYV). Each stage of the tour will last for approximately seven days and will provide volunteers with an opportunity to exhibit their work and meet one another, engage with policy makers and the general public. The meeting point this week was Madrid, the capital of Spain. Activities regarding social action, environment, citizenship participation, as well as corporate volunteering and development cooperation are part of the EYV’s agenda from 28 February to 5 March. Our Spanish member, FEAPS, took part in some of the scheduled events. 3 Mar 2011 15:27:42 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/766-join-the-european-tour-of-volunteering-2011 723A3C70-AB5F-470B-8DA8-DFB4E6536FC4 no no 15 people with intellectual disability took part in a training course on protection and defence of the rights of intellectually disabled people this week in Madrid. The purpose of this initial course was giving the candidates information on how to protect and defence their rights. The training will enable them to instruct other people with intellectual disabilities on the protection of their rights during new training sessions that will be hold in Madrid and other two Spanish cities in the next months. 24 Feb 2011 12:57:02 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/765-training-on-the-protection-of-rights-for-people-with-intellectual-disability F69D265A-6052-4D4C-993B-25BEF378E5FD no no The AEGIS project’s final workshop and 2nd international conference will be taking place on 28-30 November, 2011 in Brussels. The AEGIS project focuses on making technology accessible for everyone including people with disabilities. This conference will bring together both people with disabilities as well as accessibility developers, representative organisations and policy makers. 23 Feb 2011 14:02:42 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/events/762-aegis-final-conference-accessibility-reaching-everywhere-brussels-28-30-november-2011 2CD1BA93-B9B2-4256-A304-BED664C36DCD no no L’Association Francophone d'Aide aux Handicapés Mentaux, AFRAHM, a créé une version facile à lire en français de la Convention des Nations Unies relative aux droits des personnes handicapés (CRPD). Le CRPD est entré en vigueur en 2008. C’est un document de référence concernant la politique pour les personnes handicapées qui explique et garanti les droits des personnes handicapées. 22 Feb 2011 15:38:10 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/759-version-facile-a-lire-du-crpd-de-lonu-disponible 1B6EAA54-C095-4801-8869-7905932767C4 no no Last weekend, the European Disability Forum (EDF) agreed several proposals outlining its concerns and action plans for the coming year. The financial crisis in Europe dominates all popular discourse and the EDF wants to ensure that the rights of persons with disabilities will be protected and promoted during this time. 22 Feb 2011 13:31:13 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/en/news/757-edf-agrees-plans-for-2011 88F7740D-CB0A-4961-998E-BFFA6D83EF3C no no Inclusion Ireland is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2011. As part of the anniversary celebrations, Inclusion Ireland is running an art and poetry competition for people with intellectual disabilities. 21 Feb 2011 16:14:19 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/756-art-and-poetry-competitions-to-celebrate-inclusion-irelands-50th-anniversary 775A6A9D-8AC9-49E8-AC61-8E612681408C no no The European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) has published a report on the right to political participation of persons with intellectual disabilities and mental health problems. The right to vote is a fundamental right of all EU citizens. In some member states, people with intellectual disabilities are discriminated against and not allowed to take advantage of this right. 21 Feb 2011 14:17:49 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/755-report-published-on-political-particpation-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities 7E5CC0B1-B170-457C-B6E5-4BDD816A9635 no no A guide for English-speaking migrants on German Guardianship Law has been published recently. German guardianship laws can be very complicated – especially for those who are not native to the country. 15 Feb 2011 16:09:06 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/753-english-speaking-guide-on-german-migration-law-published B52D513E-E107-4BF1-A8ED-7BE89167DB62 no no Disabled People’s Organisations from Ukraine, Mexico, Indonesia and some states in India are being asked to apply for grants to support their organisations. 15 Feb 2011 11:14:09 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/754-grants-available-from-the-disability-rights-fund 079D35E6-FEBA-4450-8FAA-3971C056186E no no A general election in Ireland has been called. It will take place on 25 February, 2011. In the light of this, disability groups in Ireland are calling for the elections to be made as accessible as possible for people with disabilities. 3 Feb 2011 13:51:43 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/751-call-for-irish-general-election-to-be-made-accessible-for-people-with-disabilities 6613E070-DA59-4102-8BFF-C592B946B255 no no Inclusion Europe welcomes the launch of the 2011 European Year of Volunteering, which was celebrated under the Hungarian Presidency. The European Year 2011 aims to raise the profile of volunteering and emphasizes its value and importance to society and individuals. 26 Jan 2011 15:42:44 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/750-2011-european-year-of-volunteering-opportunity-to-recognize-the-contribution-of-people-with-intellectual-disabilities D8276E11-98DB-4678-9B12-599FD0E87902 no no A report on the rights of people with intellectual disabilities to vote in elections in Europe was published last October. 25 Jan 2011 15:27:24 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/749-report-published-on-voting-rights-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities no no The latest edition of Inclusion Europe’s news journal, ‘Include’ is now available for download on the Inclusion Europe website. 24 Jan 2011 15:26:51 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/748-latest-edition-of-inclusion-europe-news-journal-available-for-download F8BCA95D-4977-4E8D-8478-ACFF74E63E09 no no ounded in 1988, Inclusion Europe has an outstanding record of representing people with intellectual disabilities and their families organised in member organisations in almost all European countries. Inclusion Europe works in close contact with the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of Europe, European disability organisations, national governments, service providers and researchers. Inclusion Europe works with a small multinational team whose working language is English. More information is available at www.inclusion-europe.org. In the Policy Unit of Inclusion Europe, we offer graduates with a relevant qualification six months work experience in Brussels. 25 Jan 2011 15:26:27 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/746-vacancy-inclusion-europe-european-social-policy-trainee 22A69263-B7F3-4BDF-950A-5F6CBC09FAE7 no no Founded in 1988, Inclusion Europe has an outstanding record of representing people with intellectual disabilities and their families organised in member organisations in almost all European countries. Inclusion Europe works in close contact with the European Parliament, the European Commission, the Council of Europe, European disability organisations, national governments, service providers and researchers. Inclusion Europe works with a small multinational team whose working language is English. More information is available at www.inclusion-europe.org. 25 Jan 2011 15:26:04 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/745-vacancy-inclusion-europe-information-trainee no no The Spanish Committee of Representatives with Disabilities (CERMI) has just released a CD of a musical piece celebrating the United Nation Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). 18 Jan 2011 15:24:26 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/744-music-piece-celebrating-the-uncrpd-released CF7E2E1C-EA40-40FE-947B-03AA27F06F15 no no The Global Disability Rights Library Project is calling for organisations to apply to receive a free digital Global Disability Rights Library (GDLR). 25 Jan 2011 15:24:02 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/743-offer-of-free-digital-libraries-to-disability-organisations-working-in-developing-countries CC5E4950-8605-4AAB-B4D6-BDB344620E95 no no Inclusion International is encouraging its members to get involved in monitoring the progress and implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). 14 Jan 2011 15:23:38 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/742-inclusion-international-calls-on-members-to-help-monitor-the-implementation-of-the-crpd- D0EF1C69-EE39-4138-A0A6-22958BB2679D no no The European Year of Volunteering 2011 was officially launched last week by the Hungarian EU presidency during an event in Budapest. 10 Jan 2011 14:32:12 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/738-mhe-publishes-position-paper-on-volunteering AB36AFEC-D4D3-49A4-BB88-1EFC2385440D no no In December, the executive director of the Mental Disability Advocacy Centre (MDAC) wrote an impassioned opinion piece calling for an end to the institutionalisation of children with intellectual disabilities in Europe. 10 Jan 2011 15:13:23 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/737-opinion-piece-on-ending-institutionalised-childhood 101FDCC1-6561-44AF-A0A8-E35E13E1367E no no The latest edition of Europe for Us, the newsletter for self-advocates and by self-advocates, has been launched on the Inclusion Europe website. 6 Jan 2011 15:13:00 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/735-latest-edition-of-self-advocates-newsletter-available-to-download 59585214-4511-4218-BF06-00F79802FAA0 no no The European Union has just ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (CRPD) 5 Jan 2011 15:32:44 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/734-european-union-ratifies-un-convention-on-disability-rights CE6D8DF1-FFAB-41C8-B0E0-24939A0AB45B no no One of Inclusion Europe’s member organisations from the United Kingdom, Mencap, has published a new guide on ways to communicate with people who have complex needs. 5 Jan 2011 15:11:30 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/733-mencap-publishes-guide-on-communicating-with-people-who-have-complex-needs 86C87A61-71E4-44D2-85FD-AD55DC3CBEC0 no no Inclusion Europe wants to contract a Conference and Meetings Organiser for its secretariat in Brussels. This Application Pack comprises a Job Description and a Person Specification. Information about the work and policy of Inclusion Europe can be found at www.inclusion-europe.org. 17 Dec 2010 13:23:19 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/730-vacancy-inclusion-europe-conference-and-meetings-organizer 3FDB70A9-4AC0-44C8-B979-716AF462DB83 no no The European Disability Strategy 2010 – 2020 was published by the European Union in November. As this vital document will form the bedrock of disability work in the EU for the next decade, it is essential that everyone, particularly people with intellectual disabilities can read this document. 15 Dec 2010 16:34:31 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/702-european-disability-strategy-in-easy-to-read FC75BC73-6A2B-4D0C-8668-C62116E6DFB1 no no An innovation designed by Inclusion Europe is being used in Japan to help involve self-advocates in reforming the country’s disability regulations. 14 Dec 2010 16:59:05 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/699-inclusion-europe-colour-card-system-promoted-at-high-level-meetings D76E8039-6966-4339-9823-17858DB72E23 no no On 2-3 December 2010, Inclusion Europe has attended the European Day of People with Disabilities conference in Brussels. This conference was organised by the European Commission and the European Disability Forum to celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The main focus of the conference was on the problems an EU citizen with disabilities encounters when he/she crosses a border and the possibility of mutual recognition of the disability entitlements and benefits in Europe. 13 Dec 2010 15:20:07 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/articles/697-celebration-of-the-european-day-of-people-with-disabilities- 2BF9B823-0E74-4B0B-B394-6BFC0EC958B1 no no Preparations are well underway for the launch of the World Report on Disability in Geneva on June 9, 2011 and your input is needed. This report, published with the World Bank and the World Health Organisation (WHO) will outline the current situation of people with disabilities and identifies ways of removing barriers to participation in the community. 9 Dec 2010 13:55:43 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/696-world-report-on-disability-to-be-launched-next-june 64C09770-4799-454F-BCC0-76F432262123 no no A Croatian Inclusion Europe member organisation, the Association for Self-Advocacy, has published a video outlining one person’s experience of losing their right to vote. 8 Dec 2010 17:04:15 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/695-one-persons-story-of-losing-his-vote-video F27C64F5-776F-4BA9-A349-EF2D2BB74753 no no On the back of a recent campaign by Inclusion International, Taca airlines have issued an apology to a person with disabilities who was mistreated by the airline. 8 Dec 2010 15:11:08 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/694-update-airline-apologises-to-person-with-disabilities A3A39A22-150A-428C-BA84-3384AF3FD4DE no no European Union Member States have agreed to remove the last legal barrier to joining the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). On December 2, the EU member states agreed a common code of conduct, which will regulate interaction with the European Commission on the topic of the CRPD. 7 Dec 2010 09:58:06 GMT http://www.e-include.eu/de/news/693-way-clear-for-european-union-to-join-un-convention 8B5F95C1-66DE-4951-9909-D136FF3A0B40 no no The 5th European awards for painting and graphic arts by artists with intellectual disability were handed over last month in Munich. The works of the three prizewinners were presented during the official exhibition opening ceremony on November 18. 6 Dec 2010 15:47:07 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/691-2010-european-awards-for-artists-with-intellectual-disabilities-2010-in-munich C70BEC27-511E-45AC-8267-20858A258E28 no no On 26 November, the WHO launched the European Declaration on Health of Children and Young People with Intellectual disabilities and their families in Bucharest, Romania. At the launch conference, Inclusion Europe, together with Inclusion International, the Mental Disability Advocacy Centre (MDAC) and the European Disability Forum (EDF) released a joint submission on the Declaration. 6 Dec 2010 09:17:34 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/articles/690-launch-of-who-declaration-better-health-better-lives EF67E166-3094-4AF8-9E9E-6974D06ECB66 no no One of Inclusion Europe’s member organisations, the association for self-advocacy in Croatia, has published the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) in an easy to read format in Croatian. 2 Dec 2010 15:32:21 GMT http://e-include.eu/en/news/689-crpd-published-in-croatian C872469D-7C6C-4ECC-841E-8F1C994E831D no no A self-advocate from Inclusion Europe member organisation, Mencap is speaking tomorrow at a conference in Vienna. 25 Nov 2010 15:49:36 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=688&Itemid=29 DA06CF30-B296-4C68-8FA0-5F811E5E32CC no no Down Espana have published a report on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons With Disabilities (CRPD). 25 Nov 2010 14:36:21 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=687&Itemid=29 AB302249-CDCA-42CA-88FE-0E277AC87DEC no no The European Union has published its disability strategy for the next decade. However, many people may still have questions about why there is a new disability strategy, and what is it for? 25 Nov 2010 10:05:52 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=686&Itemid=29 ED2F2F5B-3BFA-4419-B740-1A44A639D0DB no no Every year, Inclusion Europe UK member organisation, Mencap runs a Christmas card competition for people with intellectual disabilities. 23 Nov 2010 16:15:34 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=685&Itemid=29 F19D6EF7-C6E0-4A5D-BE30-3AC8F42C5076 no no A ‘State of the Union’ on disability will be held every two years. This was agreed at a recent meeting between the European Disability Forum (EDF) and the President of the European Parliament. 19 Nov 2010 16:14:35 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=684&Itemid=29 2CFC5A27-CEF2-4546-84B8-4CDA88F3E3F0 no no With poverty and inequality levels rising throughout Europe, the 2010 Coalition of Social NGOs has called for a solidarity gathering today to urge the European institutions and Member States’ governments to give a more sustainable and equitable response to the crisis, instead of making the most vulnerable carry the cost. 19 Nov 2010 08:58:14 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=683&Itemid=29 3F96490A-658C-43CA-B935-FCA3461A08BC no no The Department of Health and Office for Disability Issues in the United Kingdom has just published guidelines on how to write in an easy-to-read fashion. 18 Nov 2010 16:38:31 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=682&Itemid=29 C373A792-6767-484C-87CA-6BF9B90F05D8 no no "Your Human Rights" is a series of four plain English, non-technical guides focused on the practical relevance of human rights in the UK. 18 Nov 2010 14:16:58 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=681&Itemid=29 19C62E26-6B0F-4062-9E53-9AEE1D78CF91 no no People with disabilities should be at the forefront of any EU development strategy. This was the message from Commissioner for Development, Andris Piebalgs at a meeting with disability organisations recently. 18 Nov 2010 11:47:25 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=680&Itemid=29 05DE5CB5-F90A-400C-AA56-6970EA333742 no no Inclusion Europe’s Children’s Rights for All project will be holding its final conference in October 2011. 17 Nov 2010 15:14:17 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=679&Itemid=31 F0E7DA2E-346E-461E-BE25-3C76824EE990 no no Inclusion Europe’s Voting Rights project, ADAP will be holding a conference to discuss the results next May in Brussels. 17 Nov 2010 13:58:48 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=678&Itemid=31 C01B520A-5DC6-421D-A3F5-7B722D994D8B no no Inclusion Europe warmly welcomes the new European Disability Strategy “A renewed commitment for a Barrier-Free Europe” presented on Monday 15 November by Viviane Reding, the EU Commissioner for justice, fundamental rights and citizenship. 17 Nov 2010 09:23:16 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=677&Itemid=30 7D10B62A-AC76-4011-B0DE-B91C8F41EA45 no no Inclusion International have launched an online petition demanding an apology and compensation from TACA Airlines. Earlier this month the First Conference for Self-Advocates took place in Bogotá, Columbia. 16 Nov 2010 15:36:24 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=676&Itemid=29 C1C8C022-11BE-4BB7-AB4B-93A24A71A099 no no In December 2009, Inclusion Europe launched a project which aims to improve the accessibility of European elections. Project ADAP focuses on people with disabilities, but also covers accessibility issues for many other vulnerable groups. 16 Nov 2010 13:39:31 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=675&Itemid=29 917BA57F-F8B1-4165-95CC-758B9B8A58F6 no no The Social Platform has just launched its new Facebook page. The platform, of which Inclusion Europe is a member, is an alliance of 43 networks of NGOs around Europe. 15 Nov 2010 15:44:12 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=674&Itemid=29 92FB0210-354E-4D9A-9B59-50868CAA64E3 no no The Pet Shop Boys will perform a special concert at London's Hammersmith Apollo to raise money for Inclusion Europe member organization Mencap, on the 8th of December. 10 Nov 2010 09:20:57 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=672&Itemid=29 CDB0EBFD-0079-4712-9A81-AD304AE5AE61 no no The issue of lifelong carers of people who have intellectual disabilities was highlighted in the Scottish Parliament last week. 9 Nov 2010 11:51:32 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=671&Itemid=29 F154D230-A345-44FD-A15C-BCC2342DE595 no no The disability dimension needs to be systematically incorporated into all levels of EU development cooperation. This has to be done both internally, within its own structures, and externally, in political dialogue with partner countries. Furthermore, it is essential to strengthen the collaboration between the EU delegations and civil society on the ground. 8 Nov 2010 16:06:06 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=670&Itemid=30 5B6598F8-7C72-4174-BE43-227B99D73D6A no no The Human Ring around the European Parliament comes at a time when austerity measures put in place by many European governments mean severe cuts in social spending affecting those who are most at risk and which will only worsen an already appalling situation. 8 Nov 2010 11:46:49 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=669&Itemid=29 0EF17C15-3B0D-4BF0-90C9-BBF97F5D7932 no no The European Family Conference was held in the middle of October in Brussels to chart the progress of the social inclusion of families in Europe. The issue of carers for people with disabilities, and their families, was also discussed. 8 Nov 2010 10:26:16 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=668&Itemid=29 8DC75D76-D7DC-4777-BB26-61ED377B133F no no As part of Inclusion Europe’s promotion of inclusive education, the working group met in Vienna recently and visited schools that are actively practicing inclusive education. 4 Nov 2010 11:27:03 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=667&Itemid=29 EC3D2E64-BD74-4AF7-9EB1-96CCCA73D23A no no There is a vacancy for a Communications officer at Inclusion Europe. The job is based in Brussels. Full details can be viewed below. 3 Nov 2010 14:00:41 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=666&Itemid=29 1EBF812B-5991-4960-9A9C-0B0B14EBA707 no no UK Disability History month, which aims to celebrate the lives of disabled people, challenge discrimination and promote equality will begin on the 22nd of November. 2 Nov 2010 15:00:33 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=665&Itemid=29 2C712019-EAB2-41E3-A45B-3A08EF9A81B4 no no Charities have condemned the increase in welfare cuts recently unveiled in the UK. George Osborne, Chancellor of the Exchequer, was accused of shutting vulnerable people out of society as he announced an extra £7bn sterling in welfare cuts. 29 Oct 2010 14:06:00 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=664&Itemid=29 6FB036E7-ECA3-4C68-9F19-02E74BBCA02E no no The World Health Organisation has just published new guidelines on community-based rehabilitation. The guidelines, launched in Abuja Nigeria on October 27, provide suggestions on how to develop and strengthen community-based programmes that are inclusive of people with disabilities and their families. 28 Oct 2010 16:26:31 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=663&Itemid=29 C90432B8-574D-4599-BAF1-6C9121517348 no no The District Court in a Czech town Cheb ordered full restoration of legal-capacity of a woman with intellectually disability. This is a landmark ruling in Czech judicial history. It is the first time that a court based its decision on the concept of supported decision-making. 28 Oct 2010 13:32:56 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=662&Itemid=30 FA964E48-ACCD-4104-B1FE-E490736D576D no no Europe for Us, the newsletter for self-advocates and by self-advocates, has been launched on the Inclusion Europe website. 28 Oct 2010 11:31:06 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=661&Itemid=29 DDDC4B31-EDEC-4FDE-81B6-022ED7DCA816 no no Inclusion Europe’s annual conference, Europe in Action, will take place in Larnaca, Cyprus, May 12-14, 2011. 27 Oct 2010 14:28:07 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=660&Itemid=29 8DC7D1C7-9755-4686-90C6-0A923A6ABE4D no no Canada is at the forefront of independent living. They have ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and have pioneered representation agreements. These two organisations, Nidus and PLAN, are prominent in Canada and were involved in a study visit Inclusion Europe took part in last April. 27 Oct 2010 13:16:50 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=659&Itemid=30 854207B7-1693-4678-90AD-EEE53858D1FE no no The implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) is at risk due to austerity measures being implemented by governments in Europe. This is the warning from the European Association of Service providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) 26 Oct 2010 14:00:34 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=658&Itemid=29 AB6AB4E3-C8C7-4F5A-8ED1-A87DA459F7DF no no An event with a difference took place in Brussels last week. The big-top themed ‘Circus against Exclusion’, took place on October 19th and 20th as part of the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. 25 Oct 2010 14:26:05 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=657&Itemid=29 E10BD978-26FE-4113-943C-1C7F2F0B8D14 no no Thomas Hammarberg, the Council of Europe Commissioner for Human Rights made a formal comment last week calling for an end to insitutionalisation and inhuman treatment of people with disabilities. 25 Oct 2010 12:14:03 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=656&Itemid=29 no no Inclusion International has launched their brand new website. The new site is more modern, colourful and accessible and should help spread information about the intellectually disabled internationally more efficiently than ever before. 22 Oct 2010 14:52:33 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=655&Itemid=29 EFDC62BC-BEEC-477E-8491-221D54E05F64 no no Commissioner for People with Disabilities of Rhineland-Palatinate, Ottmar Miles-Raul, came to Brussels yesterday to present the Action Plan for implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 21 Oct 2010 16:28:15 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=654&Itemid=30 7F6A3BE7-D145-499E-8571-EE625D6F67A0 no no In the context of the 2011 European Year of Volunteering, the European Social Network (ESN) are organising their annual conference in Warsaw next July. 21 Oct 2010 15:28:05 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=652&Itemid=31 0F27281F-F2FD-485C-8098-E381A986D47E no no This one-day conference gives employers practical guidance as well as an opportunity to discuss best practice and learn key skills and techniques for recruiting and managing people with autism, including Asperger syndrome. 21 Oct 2010 15:28:05 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=653&Itemid=31 4F2485CA-70EC-41CA-883C-BC580D4AD159 no no Training materials on how to make society accessible to persons with disabilities are available now for free online. It is accepted that society should be made accessible to everyone in sense of access to products, services, information and the environment in general. 21 Oct 2010 09:04:16 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=651&Itemid=29 FB762960-3E1C-49E1-9B9F-9B49877713D1 no no A group of parliamentary deputies from Alliance 90/The Greens has addressed the federal government with a parliamentary question on the future of German guardianship-legislation (Betreuungsgesetz). 18 Oct 2010 16:06:02 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=category&sectionid=4&id=15&Itemid=30 2E75F715-D93D-4762-A4F2-9D8A5F64121D no no The European Commission is launching public consultations on the next generation of EU programmes to replace three existing ones from the beginning of 2014. Anyone can take part in the consultations – individuals, associations, organisations and stakeholders. 18 Oct 2010 14:51:32 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=649&Itemid=29 85AC12B1-B17A-4847-8D65-0CABCDB9E332 no no Austerity measures being undertaken in countries across Europe endanger social services and might inhibit social inclusion. This was the warning that came from a meeting earlier this month of over 200 delegates from the European disability sector. 18 Oct 2010 10:36:13 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=648&Itemid=29 57035AAE-BFDA-4CF8-AACF-241BF72D3B1F no no A few places remain for the Social Platform conference on Care: Developing a common foundation for Care that respects the rights of individuals, guarantees access to services and promotes social inclusion” which is taking place on November 4-5, 2010 at the International Auditorium in Brussels. 15 Oct 2010 08:39:24 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=647&Itemid=31 78B660C5-C1A3-4B87-80D2-882D649FF860 no no 18 Oct 2010 08:39:23 GMT http:// 457BC978-CCF6-422E-8943-E33CF8BC252C no no Wildfires and smoke clouds couldn’t stop the first Russian Congress for People with Disabilities in Moscow. 200 participants from all parts of Russia, Belarus, Serbia, the Netherlands and Germany flocked to Moscow, in spite of the costs and often large distances. 15 Oct 2010 08:39:23 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=631&Itemid=29 1F82D079-268C-4256-AFD7-2E86EFF57954 no no A report has been published on how to make information and communication technologies accessible to those with disabilities. 14 Oct 2010 08:39:22 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=645&Itemid=29 73093162-5EE6-440E-88C6-8DA8F2ADEF7F no no The European Disability Forum (EDF) is looking for a dynamic manager to provide strategic management of the EDF Secretariat team in Brussels, and to head the policy, campaigning and information work of EDF. The successful candidate will replace our current Director on leave in 2011. 13 Oct 2010 08:43:23 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=644&Itemid=29 no no UNICEF is seeking eligible applicants for the position of Senior Adviser on Children with Disabilities at Headquarters in New York. 13 Oct 2010 08:39:22 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=643&Itemid=29 1744486B-2B94-489B-A7C4-263203088575 no no Tom Jones will be kicking off this year’s Little Noise Sessions which take place to raise money for Mencap in the United Kingdom. Little Noise Sessions is a week long indoor acoustic festival which will be taking place between the 15th and 20th of November this year. 11 Oct 2010 08:39:10 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=642&Itemid=29 258BC1CD-6223-4E4F-87F3-83C732B8F09C no no A new website has been launched for the deaf and hearing impaired, called the SignLibrary. The website, www.signlibrary.eu, aims to translate the world’s literature into sign language for the hearing impaired. 11 Oct 2010 08:38:34 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=641&Itemid=29 66D342BC-810A-4362-980D-E9B6F20F5677 no no A human ring will be formed around the European Parliament in Brussels in November as part of a major protest for the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. 8 Oct 2010 11:51:40 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=640&Itemid=29 1E3E0752-8472-4FD5-A64F-CFC9280836D2 no no Mencap and its sister charity, ENABLE Scotland have been named as the Co-operative Group’s Charity of the year partners for 2011 in the UK. The charities were chosen by the employees of the Co-operative Group. Over 42,000 employees were involved in the selection process. 8 Oct 2010 09:41:42 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=639&Itemid=29 0FAD1EEE-F1D0-4908-B94A-2BB118A091B7 no no Inclusion Europe had a visit from Multicap last month. They are an organisation currently travelling around Europe as part of a worldwide expedition to meet the disability community around the world and to raise awareness. 8 Oct 2010 09:41:26 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=638&Itemid=29 C53347E0-C3C8-4682-AA41-9550F0324C58 no no There have been calls for Ireland to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) In an opinion piece in the national newspaper, The Irish Times, it has been argued that Ireland is lagging behind in ratifying the treaty. 4 Oct 2010 13:43:33 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=637&Itemid=29 B1D49A8A-598B-4314-ADDC-661DD889F3A4 no no There are around 5,000 people with intellectual disabilities living in institutions in Croatia. This is despite the fact that the country only has facilities for about 250 people in community living programmes. This is according to a new report by Human Rights Watch on institutions in Croatia. The report’s title is, rather ominously, “Once you enter, you never leave”. 1 Oct 2010 15:01:25 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=636&Itemid=29 142D96FE-D081-44D1-8976-1CFA101FF448 no no The EU intends to boost employment to 75% and reduce the number of people living in poverty and social exclusion by at least 20 million. These goals were adopted by the European Parliament recently, and will be validated by the Council in October. 30 Sep 2010 10:23:36 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=635&Itemid=29 9335397D-4761-476C-A947-C2C6BA39C5BE no no “Better Health, Better Lives: Children and Young People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families”, a declaration which was agreed in 2008, will be launched this November. The event will be hosted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Europe in partnership with UNICEF. 28 Sep 2010 16:13:13 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=634&Itemid=31 3BAC1E14-B96E-4404-95E9-FF97BF5E677E no no The winners of Mencap’s annual Snap! Film and photography competition have gone on display in London. The exhibition is running in Soho Square in London, from September 28th to October 12th. After this, the exhibition will go on a tour of the UK. Last year’s exhibition was seen by over 9 million people. 27 Sep 2010 16:29:28 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=633&Itemid=29 4B0B8BD1-C514-4080-A70B-6B7744D122E6 no no A new report has made several suggestions to help intellectually disabled women who have an unplanned pregnancy in Ireland. It found that sex education for people with disabilities was poor, and the intellectually disabled are particularly vulnerable to sexual abuse. 27 Sep 2010 13:45:08 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=632&Itemid=29 1753E59F-2938-48A4-9FB1-B5FB500E47B8 no no The First Russian Congress for People with Disabilities was held in Moscow from 19 to 22 September 2010. Organised by member orgainsation, European Co-operation in Anthroposophical Curative Education and Social Therapy (ECCE), it counted more then 200 participants from all parts of Russia, Belarus, Serbia, the Netherlands and Germany. 24 Sep 2010 16:20:12 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=631&Itemid=29 73D94359-661F-4B99-A57C-27885028F46E no no In May 2010, a landmark ruling was made by the European Court of Human Rights on the right to vote. Mr. Alajos Kiss, a Hungarian citizen, had been placed under partial guardianship in 2005 after having been diagnosed with a psychiatric condition. He was then deprived of his right to vote without any previous assessment of his actual ability to vote. 24 Sep 2010 15:19:27 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=630&Itemid=30 46BB1CF1-4124-47DE-A208-998280108103 no no Inclusion Europe, along with its European partners, has launched the project, ‘New Paths to Inclusion’, which aims to implement Person-Centred Planning (PCP) across Europe. PCP is a fundamentally different way of working with people with intellectual disabilities. 24 Sep 2010 14:59:04 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=629&Itemid=29 B3C838F7-511B-4EE6-8B70-637270CE2DC3 no no The European Social Network (ESN) will be organising its annual conference next year in Warsaw. This will coincide with the Polish Presidency of the European Union. The theme of the conference is, “Building an Active and Caring Society: Innovation, Participation, Community.” 21 Sep 2010 16:43:39 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=628&Itemid=29 C39BA13C-C53D-4BC2-A8EF-3BA06767C3C6 no no The UK government has called for people’s views on the government’s plan for providing special educational needs (SEN) and disabilities services. Sarah Teather, the Minister of State for Children and Families, made the call with respect to the government’s forthcoming Green Paper on SEN. 21 Sep 2010 10:02:23 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=626&Itemid=29 375458A3-FD92-4CBF-BFF8-802C528452E3 no no The South London Special League (SL SL) offers a variety of sports to people with disabilities. The league aims at raising their self-esteem and at heightening their aspirations. The project ensures that people with intellectual disabilities participate at local level and become part of the community. 21 Sep 2010 08:18:18 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=625&Itemid=29 3BA403BF-6D99-4BBD-A6CD-E4CF3CE29E7D no no SOS Children’s Villages, with the support of various partners, is organising the conference, "Quality in Alternative Care" in Prague next year. Inadequate care can hinder the development of children living in alternative care and can result in their fundamental rights being violated. 20 Sep 2010 11:35:17 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/administrator/index2.php?option=com_content&sectionid=0&task=edit&hidemainmenu=1&id=624 A5EA1A6D-F3B5-40B4-8286-E6B2ABBB1179 no no This event is being organised as part of the project, ‘The Social Economy – a chance for people with intellectual disabilities.’ Despite legislation and designed to increase the number of disabled people in employment, the figure is very low. According to the National Authority of Persons with Handicap in 2010, the percentage of people with intellectual disabilities employed in Romania is 0.8%. 16 Sep 2010 15:36:57 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=623&Itemid=31 116224CE-A567-4526-B266-1D2681C85028 no no On September 14, Commissioner Michel Barnier presided over the singing of an agreement to provide greater access to books. Dyslexic, intellectually disabled and partially sighted people face a ‘book famine’ in today’s world, as only approximately 5% of books are converted into accessible formats. 15 Sep 2010 15:17:26 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=622&Itemid=29 F22356FA-505E-4791-95F5-17AE3E33BB62 no no This conference is being arranged for anyone from the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland and Hungary who is involved in foster care. This includes parents, children, social workers, volunteers and foster carers – in short everyone who shares the goal of ensuring the right of every child to live as part of a family. 15 Sep 2010 10:01:47 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=621&Itemid=31 40A36AD9-0E31-4039-BD44-5A684BE54E4D no no At the beginning of the new school year Lebenshilfe Austria, a member association of Inclusion Europe, strongly criticized ongoing exclusion of children with disabilities at mainstream schools. They elaborated a scheme which gradually eliminates the segregation of children with and without disabilities in the field of education. 9 Sep 2010 13:52:25 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=620&Itemid=29 3631DFCD-426C-492F-A83C-92BBACAA965C no no The symposium “Inclusive living – living and housing for people with complex needs” addresses people with disabilities, their families and professionals as well as political representatives and members of funding agencies. The German symposium aims at promoting the right to participation and self-determination of people with disabilities in the area of housing. 9 Sep 2010 08:20:33 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=619&Itemid=31 08E7F21D-A0A4-4F9D-9467-40558F9798EF no no The European Commission are hosting a novel event to highlight the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. Circus acts will be part of this event with performances that are based on educational programmes. 6 Sep 2010 10:54:08 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=617&Itemid=29 148B6A83-B271-4E17-BF8A-673EE0547450 no no Inclusion International, along with its 115 member organisations, is launching a two-year campaign to promote article 19 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). 6 Sep 2010 10:53:05 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=616&Itemid=29 B37A772F-780D-4D23-95CB-B943E03EE433 no no Three new experts have joined the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). 3 Sep 2010 14:40:57 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=615&Itemid=29 DC89C81E-C4F3-4567-83AA-88F7EAE36079 no no Self-advocate, Senada Halilcevic has passionately described her experiences living in an institution in an address to government representatives at the United Nations in New York. 3 Sep 2010 14:40:00 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=614&Itemid=29 AC05013D-5CAA-49C0-B2E8-504D9469B225 no no There will be a two-day conference in Ljubljana, Slovenia this September on Independent Living within South East Europe. The conference is organised by ENIL (European Network on Independent Living) and YHD, a Slovenian non-governmental organization for people with disabilities. 31 Aug 2010 14:40:15 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=613&Itemid=31 5F5E9E70-6AFF-4A64-B98D-EF43D396A49C no no The French association UNAPEI offers a onetime training on including people with disabilities in professional life in collaboration with the service agency “Permanence du Jard”. The event addresses educators, volunteers and other professionals who are interested in inclusive employment practices. 27 Aug 2010 14:01:27 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=612&Itemid=31 BE4B580E-B400-42E1-AAD6-793F44242537 no no The association O.R.P.H.É.E organises its 8th annual theatre festival “Theatre and Disability”. All performing actors and artists have a disability. The show allows the performing artists to express their talents and creativity. The French festival takes place at the theatre Montansier in Versaille. 27 Aug 2010 14:00:38 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=611&Itemid=31 FF2EA38F-2BD6-4C7F-963E-7F0E83892F06 no no The German association “Disability and Development Cooperation” (Behinderung und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit, bezev e.V.) has published a video calling for the inclusion of people with disabilities into the implementation of the Millennium Development Goals. In the video, German celebrities demand full inclusion of about 650 million people with disabilities worldwide into poverty reduction and equality programmes. 23 Aug 2010 16:10:19 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=610&Itemid=29 32BC0000-ABB8-4DC5-B02E-C3F0A417DE32 no no The European Union recently launched a public consultation on the new EU children's rights strategy 2011-2014. The objective of the consultation is to further the EU strategy on the rights of the child. Inclusion Europe was one of the organizations which shared their expertise in the field of children’s rights. They emphasized the needs of the one million children with intellectual disabilities throughout the European Union. 23 Aug 2010 16:09:41 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=609&Itemid=29 5F5A2CB7-B666-49F0-BE6F-CF6A9375367D no no A joint report of Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) has revealed that people with mental health problems face a particularly high risk of unlawful deportation by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Courts do not guarantee them fair hearings since they are not able to represent themselves. The report depicts cases of people with mental health problems being unjustifiably detained for years. 20 Aug 2010 16:44:05 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=608&Itemid=29 C205C6DB-E215-4FC4-96B4-D2FC6B0683AD no no The one day symposium on inclusive human rights will discuss the participation of children and young people in education. The major question is how inclusive education can be implemented in the frame of existing structures. The symposium uses a human rights oriented and democratic approach. 13 Aug 2010 16:53:38 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=606&Itemid=31 94F75A6E-0F96-4794-96F1-64BB9021968A no no Bidok is an online library providing texts on integration and inclusion of people with disabilities. It includes reports from magazines and books reviews of different relevant topics such as schooling and employment. Most texts are in German but there are also English texts on topics such as inclusive education and disability studies. The content is also available in easy to read language. 13 Aug 2010 16:52:58 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=607&Itemid=29 DC275714-CA91-4BBF-A70E-62BF31EB24DF no no The Austrian fair of profession and career (BIM) will include a competition of professional skills for people with disabilities. People with disabilities who are employed or currently undergo a vocational training in Austria can apply to take part in the competition until 30 September 2010. 9 Aug 2010 11:23:15 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=605&Itemid=31 65B6D4E7-5AAA-4B41-B6A8-3A7F7D45F053 no no Inclusion Ireland provides a service directory on their website where people can search for disability services by region. Results include contact information of special schools, advocacy projects, disability study centers and addresses of services for special fields such as Autism. 9 Aug 2010 11:22:32 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=604&Itemid=29 539B57B9-7C26-4AC9-A304-FDD66C389EEE no no On 13 July UN Special Rapporteur on the right to housing, Raquel Rolnik, urged Croatian authorities to ensure that marginalized groups are not denied their right to accommodation. Currently, there is a transition of a concept of socially-owned housing to a private market concept. Consequently, people with disabilities are likely to face discrimination when it comes to equal access to housing and their right to choose a place to live. 9 Aug 2010 07:33:39 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=602&Itemid=29 BF1299AD-C31C-48B7-9AA9-5D5A111B5C4B no no The member organisation of Inclusion Europe in the UK, Mencap, supports people with intellectual disabilities who want to be volunteers at the London 2012 Olympic Games. The Paralympic programme for London includes 20 different sports. Up to 70.000 so called “Games Makers” will be recruited. 9 Aug 2010 07:32:51 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=601&Itemid=29 E4704E67-FB6B-42E6-8BFD-52E15E26EFD5 no no The German member organisation of Inclusion Europe, Lebenshilfe, has published an easy to understand description on their website about forms of violence and how to deal with them. The depiction is part of their series “Frankfurter Gespräche” (Frankfurter Dialogues) where people with disabilities discuss certain topics and get helpful information. 5 Aug 2010 16:33:14 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=600&Itemid=29 F32C9385-6A5C-4977-9C1D-EA52DACFBD48 no no The European Disability Forum (EDF) has published the third edition of its monthly external newsletter “Disability Voice”. Generally, the content reflects the most relevant issues of the European Disability movement. The current edition focuses on the accessibility of transport and the future of the EU 2020 Strategy. 5 Aug 2010 16:32:29 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=599&Itemid=29 DBD87AD1-25FB-41EB-A05E-39BAFD561418 no no Inclusion Europe is hiring a trainee to assist the Policy Unit. Here you can find more about requirements and application details. 3 Aug 2010 12:50:34 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=598&Itemid=29 4AD5A1D7-7737-44C4-9844-E0F0B4DC531C no no Inclusion Europe will start a far-reaching research on the following two topics: inclusive education and self-advocacy. The research intends to strengthen networks of local, regional and national associations and initiatives across Europe and with Inclusion Europe’s member organizations. The objective is to progress inclusive education and to empower self-advocacy groups and strengthen the European Platform for Self-Advocates (EPSA). 30 Jul 2010 16:09:56 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=597&Itemid=29 430CD596-253B-4729-9446-1C2030719D66 no no The German Institute for Human Rights (Deutsches Institut für Menschenrechte) has a website about Human Rights, Self-Determination and Equality in easy to read language. The website informs about rights and the Convention with explanations of difficult words, symbols, optional font size and the possibility to listen to short texts. 27 Jul 2010 14:23:52 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=596&Itemid=29 FBD56ED4-C8FD-4400-ABBE-1AECA726EEDC no no The Department of Law of Maastricht University, the European Disability Forum (EDF) and Fundación Once are organizing a conference on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The conference aims at examining some of the consequences and obligations imposed by the Convention from a European perspective. 27 Jul 2010 14:23:10 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=595&Itemid=31 8F061B4D-9EB2-4925-8D37-279359D6B396 no no The European Court of Human Rights has rendered a verdict in favor of an Austrian citizen with paranoid psychosis who was under guardianship and deprived of her legal capacity under Austrian law. The Austrian citizen, Bernardina Zehentner, filed a complaint against the Republic of Austria whose District Court had enforced the judicial sale of her apartment because of unpaid bills. The decision of the European Court of Human Rights shows that persons who have no legal capacity according to national criteria may nevertheless file an application with international courts. 26 Jul 2010 15:58:46 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=594&Itemid=30 FB3EC65F-C123-4828-8E6B-D87D19170006 no no The Employment and Disability Institute of Cornell University organizes a webinar which looks at people with disabilities as customers or consumers of companies. The objective is to discuss the accessibility of products, services and facilities. The webinar addresses business owners, human rights professionals, public sector policy makers and people with disabilities themselves. 20 Jul 2010 17:22:34 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=593&Itemid=31 58F7E19B-6118-4531-ACBD-9DD7D084E0EC no no The Italian National Council on Disability (CND) in cooperation with the European project MURINET (Multidisciplinary Research Network on Health and Disability in Europe) call upon people with disabilities to share their experience of facing barriers in daily life. The descriptions will be used for the development of a training toolkit to raise awareness of discrimination and existing barriers to full participation. 16 Jul 2010 15:44:28 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=592&Itemid=29 204ECB2E-BFC8-46F3-BD19-123AE38BE26E no no People with intellectual disabilities have the right to live independently and make their own decision. One major challenge regarding this right is the organisation of their daily schedule. Pictogenda is a personal organiser which allows people with intellectual disabilities plan their own day with the help of visual elements such as pictures, stickers and symbols. 14 Jul 2010 16:27:47 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=589&Itemid=29 7C7BB5DB-5BEB-4E81-B727-3DAEA83E95A6 no no This three-day conference addresses parents of children with the down-syndrome and professionals to inform and train them in education, therapy, care and means of support. The conference also offers special “in depth” tracks for speech and language therapy and teaching techniques from preschool age to adolescent years. 14 Jul 2010 16:25:13 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=588&Itemid=31 CAA40197-58E5-4995-8336-B88D694D383E no no The symposium will discuss resources, framework conditions and the implementation of the concept of inclusive education. The objective is to give teachers, parents, political representatives as well as administrative bodies of schools a broad overview of inclusive education and how it can be implemented. Organizer is the “Institut inForm”. The conference language is German. 8 Jul 2010 13:26:36 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=584&Itemid=31 C2622BE7-D0FE-4C0B-BA1A-0A19CDACDB8F no no On 23 June the Disability Intergroup met at the Parliament for a public hearing on the future disability framework. The hearing was co-organized by the Spanish Presidency and summed up its disability work. They received an overall positive evaluation as a presidency which initiated the cooperation with civil society. The event also took a look forward into the Belgian Presidency’s objectives related to disability. 5 Jul 2010 16:12:11 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=582&Itemid=29 476CA5B6-D52F-45FE-B10A-F9521DCC8183 no no The Robot Institute of the University of Valencia (Instituto de Robótica), together with the Foundation Adapta, launched a series of technological applications in Brussels created to support people with autism spectrum condition and intellectual disabilities. The objective is to mitigate the factors of social exclusion. 2 Jul 2010 14:25:41 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=581&Itemid=30 287BA55B-3EF3-491D-A814-A211C800E503 no no he European Small and Medium Enterprise Week (SME) took place in Brussels from 25 May to 1 June. “The Secret of Success” brochure is part of SME week and features different entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors and social backgrounds to reflect European diversity and ingenuity. One of them is Kath Sutherland from the UK. She runs “START (Ability)”, a service which helps people with disabilities receive quality services. 2 Jul 2010 14:25:02 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=580&Itemid=29 36C7A429-E2E4-4790-A361-FD17780245B5 no no With the slogan: ‘People with Disabilities Say No More Cuts!’ Inclusion Ireland is coordinating a national march on 7 July, 2010. The objective is to express their outrage over recent cuts to services, welfare and education. Everyone who is interested is invited to join the march. 1 Jul 2010 13:44:04 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=579&Itemid=29 F6392389-6595-4824-92C3-4456BB2C394E no no Recently the Belgium government prompted a revision of its Constitution which led to the amendment of an article to make it compliant with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD). Belgium had signed the UN CRPD in 2007 and ratified it in July 2009. 1 Jul 2010 13:43:03 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=578&Itemid=29 86FBA207-CE4F-4037-9F28-93DF8F5FA488 no no A series of videos in Spanish about the rights of people with disabilities from a conference held on 3 December 2009, the International Day of People with Disabilities, is now available on YouTube. The conference took place at the University de los Andes in Bogotá, Colombia. Speakers are Michael Bach, Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Association for Community Living and James Charlton, President of the Access Living Foundation and Professor at the University of Illinois. 28 Jun 2010 16:47:24 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=575&Itemid=29 FE80E51D-2C9D-4B3F-801B-15EE2F57D2D2 no no Throughout the World Congress of Inclusion International in Berlin a group of self-advocates from Canada has posted their personal experiences to a blog. The group of the Saskatchewan Association for Community Living (SACL) talks about their impressions at the congress venue as well as about exploring the city of Berlin. 28 Jun 2010 16:46:46 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=574&Itemid=29 76BF7B3F-253C-434E-9137-5732C83031D5 no no Until 30 June, 2010 people can register for Inclusion Europe’s seminar on Inclusive Health and People with Intellectual Disabilities in Prague from 14 to 15 July, 2010. It is the last one in a series of sessions on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD). The seminar is free of charge. 25 Jun 2010 15:07:10 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=573&Itemid=29 8C8DE3C2-F02C-4051-9BB0-F77B1C428047 no no The European network of children’s rights organizations Eurochild organizes their 7th Annual Conference in the context of the European Year 2010 against Poverty and Social Exclusion. The focus of the conference will be on reduction of poverty. At the same time the conference wants to promote children’s rights as top priority of politics. 25 Jun 2010 15:05:21 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=572&Itemid=31 1516032C-5279-47DC-B9AA-7BAC88FD9B49 no no The governing trust of the Basildon University Hospital in Essex was fined £50,000 (59,818 Euro) for the avoidable death of a 20-year old young man with intellectual disabilities. Mencap, Inclusion Europe’s member organization in the UK, appeals to healthcare professionals to ensure adequate healthcare for people with intellectual disabilities. 22 Jun 2010 16:09:01 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=566&Itemid=29 66471A9B-E691-4938-B7D7-2AC21F41A8EE no no The Disabled People’s Organisations Denmark will hold a conference on “Business Obligations towards Disabled Persons under EU and International Anti-Discrimination Law” in cooperation with the Law Department of the Copenhagen Business School (CBS). Leading experts in the field will present their research on concepts of disability and issues such as the obligation of non-discrimination. Registration is possible until 9 August 2010. 14 Jun 2010 16:43:30 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=560&Itemid=31 C4ABACC6-7298-48A3-80A8-891C4E03DB1F no no Inclusion Europe will hold a seminar on Inclusive Health and People with Intellectual Disabilities in Prague from 14 to 15 July, 2010. The seminar is the last one in a series of sessions on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD). The seminar will allow participants to understand the issue of health in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 11 Jun 2010 15:43:37 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=559&Itemid=31 F516522E-1B93-41CF-94E7-06D69F440BD2 no no Inclusion Europe launched a project in December 2009 to make elections more accessible throughout Europe. Since then, significant progress has been made in assessing the current accessibility of elections and existing best practices. Working together with self-advocates and their support persons from the project partners Enable (Scotland), Nous Aussi (France) and SPMP (Czech Republic) at the first partner meeting in January, a discussion was held about existing barriers to participation in elections for people with intellectual disabilities. 9 Jun 2010 16:56:01 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=558&Itemid=29 EE59DAC1-FF02-465B-84C5-54BEC86265F5 no no From 20-21 May, National Experts from 23 European Union countries met in Prague for a Training Seminar on the research method to be used for their national reports on the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child from the perspective of children with intellectual disabilities. The seminar was led by representatives from the project partners: Inclusion Europe, Eurochild and the Faculty of Education at the Charles University, Prague as well as the project researcher. 9 Jun 2010 16:54:51 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=557&Itemid=29 034EA23D-207E-48C8-B3B1-07EA8004A377 no no The conference “Building Bridges” wants to show new ways of including people with disabilities in the labour market. The focus will be on the general labour market and current changes of sheltered workshops. The conference is organised by Arbeit und Bildung e.V. (association for work and education). Conference languages will be English, German and French. 1 Jun 2010 16:02:52 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=556&Itemid=31 DC20A596-127E-4A85-9863-35CE5681D5A7 no no Lebenshilfe Germany has contracted five examiners of easy to understand language to ensure that published material is accessible to people with disabilities. Once a week these examiners gather to evaluate and rewrite texts together with a translator for easy to read language. The project’s objective is to enable people with disabilities to fully participate in society. 1 Jun 2010 16:01:54 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=555&Itemid=29 3F06A31C-3018-42CF-A9FE-C78F07643DD5 no no From 7 June to 3 December 2010 the International Training Center of the International Labour Organization (ILO) will run an online course on mainstreaming disability equality in the world of work. The course aims at improving the participants’ knowledge on workplace discrimination and wants to show strategies how to prevent it. 27 May 2010 12:11:15 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=554&Itemid=29 3D50A67D-925D-4537-9038-DC7278B8232C no no Hundreds and thousands of people with disabilities still live in large institutions, mainly in Central and Eastern Europe. European Union funds, so called Structural Funds, are invested for deinstitutionalization and the establishment of community based facilities. A Hungarian research project revealed that despite clear EU objectives, funds are occasionally used to maintain large institutions with a capacity up to 150 places instead of eliminating them. But the study also proves the effectiveness of the work and pressure exerted by NGOs. 19 May 2010 14:00:48 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=553&Itemid=30 DA7FAD3D-C99C-4271-824A-01D0AF30FC08 no no In the frame of its 7th annual conference on children’s rights the organization Eurochild calls upon organizations, authorities and parents to turn in proposals of good practices to end child poverty. The conference will focus on child poverty in the context of the European Year 2010 for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. Abstracts should be submitted by 4 June, 2010. The conference will take place in Örebro, Sweden from 3-5 November 2010. 17 May 2010 16:24:48 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=552&Itemid=29 F5CC0CD6-E811-4808-A5B3-5729BC623E93 no no Organized by the University of Innsbruck and the University of New Orleans in the USA, the conference gathers professional speakers on topics such as student empowerment, assistive technology and e-learning as well as issues of social life and physical accessibility. The conference language is English. The event is open to teachers of post-secondary education, administrators and members of disability services and organizations. 17 May 2010 16:24:12 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=551&Itemid=31 43EBD8A0-C6AF-4AA4-8C62-6F842DF9D88E no no The yearly Capito symposium will focus on the cooperation of Civil Society Organizations and NGOs with free enterprises. The event will offer a variety of workshops and discussions which are partly offered in easy to understand and sign language. The event will be in German. Early bird registration runs until 17 June 2010. 17 May 2010 16:23:23 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=550&Itemid=31 4048C39E-EF21-4B60-9ED1-980EAE8CBAA2 no no The German disability organization Aktion Mensch and the Foundation for Digital Opportunities (Stiftung Digitale Chancen) run a competition for accessible German language websites. Winners are awarded a gold, silver or bronze bee. Participants can turn in their proposals until 15 July 2010. 12 May 2010 16:23:54 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=548&Itemid=29 90A72412-2008-44E5-B894-91C72896539B no no Mencap, the member organization of Inclusion Europe in the UK, offers a series of sponsored walks at different locations in England and Northern Ireland. The event is open to people with disabilities, their families and friends. All routes will be accessible to people with wheelchairs. 12 May 2010 16:23:10 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=547&Itemid=31 1EB3CD7F-DAD0-4C74-9842-4720FA0F2BAB no no In the frame of a conference organized by the European Commission in Brussels on 6 May 2010, the “Report of the Ad Hoc Expert Group on the Transition from Institutional to Community-based Care” was presented. As member of the Ad Hoc Expert Group, Inclusion Europe took part in the elaboration of the report. The conference “Mutual Learning on Active Inclusion and Homelessness” gathered about 250 representatives of organizations working for inclusion, policy-makers, researchers and stakeholders. 11 May 2010 10:03:39 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=546&Itemid=29 52BCF3FC-9C72-443F-A107-B1265285FED8 no no At their 14th Annual General Assembly the European Disability Forum (EDF) adopted an emergency resolution on the economic crisis. EDF President, Yannis Vardakastanis, also urged EU institutions to take action to include the Disability Pact in the Europe 2020 Strategy, to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) and to adopt a strong anti-discrimination directive. 10 May 2010 16:15:09 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=545&Itemid=29 8CF7FAD1-66AB-465E-B82F-822D7909C2B2 no no The Hungarian association ÉFOÉSZ expressed great concern about the Constitutional Court’s decision to declare the reform on legal capacity of people with disabilities unconstitutional. ÉFOÉSZ calls upon the public to put pressure on legal authorities via letters. The association is the Hungarian member of Inclusion Europe and represents about 600 000 people with disabilities. 7 May 2010 14:45:41 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=544&Itemid=29 2B3F93D6-7B98-486F-9DB8-6DCBB9668F7F no no The FamilyPlatform project has gathered and revised existing research on family related topics in Europe. Altogether nine reports were produced in summary and in full. Although they do not primarily focus on disability, the reports on Social Care and Social Services, Social Inequality and Diversity of Families and Family Structures and Family Forms are of special interest to disability organizations and families with people with disabilities. 6 May 2010 17:43:27 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=543&Itemid=29 198844B9-58C7-4DBB-8D03-EDE2689FE6EB no no The documentary titled “Monica and David” is among the winners of the 2010 Tribeca Film Festival. The film directed by Alexandra Codina from the USA was awarded Best Documentary Feature at the festival. “Monica and David” tells the story of a young woman and man who live with the Down syndrome but pursue their dream of getting married like anyone else. 4 May 2010 10:42:46 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=542&Itemid=29 C47480A3-5EA4-4494-B67C-B38815FF4C84 no no On 29 April 2010 the EU awarded the winners of the journalist competition 2009. With a ceremony in Brussels their achievement was acknowledged as well as the 2010 competition was officially opened. The competition’s objective is to honor print and online journalists who provoke understanding for the necessity of fighting discrimination with their articles. Journalists can turn in their articles until 17 September 2010. 3 May 2010 14:00:52 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=541&Itemid=29 8ED0DE0A-55CD-4529-BE4A-CCC8A07DEA20 no no The French website “Handisol” provides information to sport and recreational facilities, culture and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. The service aims at gathering information of places, facilities and opportunities in France which are fully accessible to people with disabilities. 3 May 2010 13:59:18 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=540&Itemid=29 4B5EAD3E-2D5B-489C-90A1-50BAB7F343DD no no Autism Europe in cooperation with their local partner, Autismo Italia onlus, organizes their IX International Congress with the slogan “A Future for Autism”. The congress will discuss recent scientific findings on Autism Spectrum Condition and reflect on contemporary approaches to disability. Early Bird registration runs until 31 May 2010. 3 May 2010 13:58:11 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=539&Itemid=31 547986F7-231B-4B3F-B05A-55F5437860A2 no no According to the European Disability Forum (EDF), the European Parliament has urged the Commission to respond to more than 1 360 000 citizens’ signatures for the “1 million4disability” campaign. The campaign was launched in Brussels in 2007 and received approval all across Europe. However, until this day the campaign and the signatures were widely neglected by decision-makers. 3 May 2010 08:25:08 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=538&Itemid=29 45F5E588-1333-4840-A669-D368F618653D no no According to the Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC), the Hungarian Constitutional Court has undermined the legal status of Hungarians with disabilities by voting against reforms. These reforms included the abolition of plenary guardianship as well as they would have introduced supported decision-making. There are about 80.000 people with disabilities living under guardianship in Hungary. 28 Apr 2010 15:38:09 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=537&Itemid=29 1FFAD70F-BFFB-4EC8-BD91-70E43195A0C6 no no An accompanying draft National Strategy on self-directed support has been opened for public consultation. Self-directed support aims at giving people more control over their lives and enable them to make own choices. Besides, the concept intends to personalize services and supports. The public consultation runs until 7 May, 2010. 28 Apr 2010 15:36:33 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=536&Itemid=29 4363DC2D-D9D5-49E6-9022-97EF28CD2C4C no no Inclusion Ireland, the Irish member organization of Inclusion Europe, has published its Annual Report of 2009. The report outlines the organization’s philosophy, objectives and achievements of the past year. Appropriate education of children with intellectual disabilities, promoting the accessibility of information and reviewing the effectiveness of disability services are just a few of the activities stated in the report. 27 Apr 2010 16:47:06 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=535&Itemid=29 D288AAAF-C389-4E5D-B168-3E900CFC927F no no The Day of Profession and Disability (La Journée Métiers & Handicap) wants to bring together people with disabilities and companies looking for employees. The objective of the French program is to help people with disabilities find a job that suits their own interests and abilities and assist them with the application process. 27 Apr 2010 16:46:20 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=534&Itemid=29 223B3C05-955F-4673-A564-EB6FB04F6F12 no no The European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) sent a letter to European President, José Manuel Barroso and EU Commissioner for Employment and Social Affairs, Lazlo Andor, demanding that the previously proposed poverty reduction target should be included into the Integrated Guidelines for the Europe 2020 Strategy. 2010 is the European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. People with intellectual disabilities have a disproportionally high risk of living in poverty. 26 Apr 2010 16:39:54 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=533&Itemid=29 83A9D428-E365-4995-87BB-C81198D7C1AE no no The European network United will hold an international conference on inclusion in Europe and “Minorities on the Edge of Society” in Budapest, Hungary. The conference will discuss situations of discrimination and intolerance concerning a variety of minority groups. The event addresses representatives of human rights and minority rights organizations from across Europe. 26 Apr 2010 16:39:05 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=532&Itemid=31 5FAB7E75-6973-4E4A-9ECC-757387BDCFFE no no Last Friday Herman von Rompuy, President of the European Council, met with Yannis Vardakastanis, President of the European Disability Forum (EDF) and Pierre Gyselinck, President of the Belgian Disability Forum. The European disability movement’s concern is to effectively include the Disability Pact into the Europe 2020 Strategy. 21 Apr 2010 16:19:14 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=531&Itemid=29 01E08F4B-FD16-4938-A6C0-3BAB91AC7465 no no The Global Campaign for Education (GCE) runs a campaign to promote education for all. The campaign is launched in the frame of the 2010 FIFA World Cup which, for the first time, takes place on the African continent. Apart from millions of children in developing countries, children with intellectual disabilities all over the world often do not receive a proper education. 21 Apr 2010 16:18:30 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=530&Itemid=29 046A6238-AF5C-4FDF-A74C-757AEF2281FA no no Last week Lebenshilfe Germany arranged a “Giving-back-day” in partnership with the IT company Cisco. Over 300 of the company’s employees took the chance to be released from work for one day to engage in social work. They participated in a variety of activities at Lebenshilfe facilities all over Germany. By renovating kindergartens or going on excursions with people with intellectual disabilities, participants made a contribution to pave the way for an inclusive society. 20 Apr 2010 13:46:38 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=529&Itemid=29 04E26870-5138-4352-8BC6-E408BFDBE6DB no no On 10 April FEAPS, the Spanish member organization of Inclusion Europe, celebrated a special assembly to ratify the agreements of their previously held Congress “Toledo 10”. At the occasion the newly elected executive board was inaugurated. It was the first assembly presided by Juan Cid who was elected president of FEAPS in February. 20 Apr 2010 13:45:44 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=528&Itemid=29 1AD634C7-C3B0-4250-AD99-CEFB445F36B5 no no Inclusion Europe, together with its member organizations Mencap UK and Lebenshilfe Germany, will hold a networking conference for the promotion of inclusive development cooperation. The conference is part of Inclusion Europe’s new project “Inclusive Development. Full Inclusion in Development Aid for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families”. The conference wants to discuss possibilities of better support for people with Intellectual disabilities and their families in developing countries. 16 Apr 2010 17:51:15 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=527&Itemid=31 C961C27E-6535-4F2E-861F-B2CDCCC36AB0 no no People with intellectual disabilities often have problems with expressing their wishes and needs. Therefore, Enable Scotland, Inclusion Europe’s member organization, will hold a conference on improving communication. The event aims at helping people with intellectual disabilities to make their voice heard by means of different technologies and campaigning. 16 Apr 2010 17:49:34 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=526&Itemid=31 C06D9AAE-5112-4E9D-AC65-385834D2D498 no no UNICEF has published two booklets, each with an audio version, to explain the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) to children and young people. The publications aim at empowering children and young people with and without disabilities to become advocates of inclusion and to raise awareness at an early age for the importance of an inclusive society. 15 Apr 2010 07:56:08 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=524&Itemid=29 A0430052-8840-4C24-AACC-4BF97C9B36F5 no no The public elementary school “Padre Jerónimo” near Madrid in Spain educates about 450 children from the age of three to twelve years. What makes the school exceptional is its curriculum which adapts to all students need and is constantly revised. Thus, the Padre Jerónimo School is a good practice example showing how to develop and adapt students’ materials for the classroom in order to enable all students to be included into ordinary schools. 15 Jul 2010 16:23:54 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=585&Itemid=30 5C74600C-0D03-4C23-8795-23DBD4FA22F6 no no Inclusion Europe is looking for a part time Secretary (5 half days a week) to assist in the general administration in our office in Brussels. 15 Apr 2010 07:55:08 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=522&Itemid=29 FB921B2F-4C70-4663-8247-66302F664E66 no no On 23 March a meeting hosted by Adám Kosá, president of the Disability Intergroup, and the European Disability Forum (EDF) took place at the European Parliament. Experts on disability policies discussed how the Disability Pact can be integrated into the EU 2020 Strategy. The disability movement’s objective is to direct EU 2020 toward equal opportunities, social protection and inclusion of people with disabilities. The long term goal is to improve the lives of about 65 million of European citizens with a disability. 13 Apr 2010 08:16:56 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=523&Itemid=30 0119275F-1899-4F80-AA30-F1739441F229 no no The January to March Europe for us newsletter is available now. Europe for us is a quarterly newsletter from Inclusion Europe for Self-Advocates. It explains topics such as policy issues and informs people with intellectual disabilities about Inclusion Europe’s activities. 2 Apr 2010 12:18:49 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=521&Itemid=29 C147D25E-51D6-4D30-B69F-856E599FDCA0 no no The French association Unapei will hold a meeting about the right of children with disabilities to education. The session will aim at clarifying the right to education for every child on legal grounds. It will further discuss how this fundamental right can be implemented and intends to provide a platform for parents of children with disabilities. 2 Apr 2010 12:16:59 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=518&Itemid=31 53E0F406-E7F8-43A4-ADB4-93D1B06BAEE9 no no The EU has published a call for proposals to support national activities and projects that aim at combating discrimination and promote equality. Applications can be submitted either by national authorities or by organizations. Disability is among the priority themes that receive funding. This includes activities related to support the implementation of the European Disability Action Plan and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). 30 Mar 2010 14:11:59 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=517&Itemid=29 BCE786EA-3275-47DB-918C-C32C50A60338 no no In the frame of the project “New Paths to Inclusion” Lebenshilfe Austria conducts several information and discussion meetings about Person Centered Planning. The approach will be explained and speakers will share their experience and advise participants how Person Centered Planning can be set into practice. The method is already used in the UK and aims at allowing disabled people to plan their individual future. 24 Mar 2010 15:54:13 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=516&Itemid=31 B3765C0C-A417-4E13-9C7D-03AD943B560A no no The Health Information and Quality Authority (HIQA) in Ireland currently runs a public consultation on the Draft National Quality Standards for Residential and Foster Care Services. The authority aims at improving the quality and safety of children living in alternative care. The number of children with disabilities is proportionally high among those living in alternative care. 24 Mar 2010 15:53:21 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=515&Itemid=29 EC732896-8198-4DA3-B038-9C88F15AC423 no no The International Labour Organization (ILO) has released a video with audio description promoting decent work for people with disabilities. The inclusion of audio description makes the video accessible to blind and visually impaired people. The ILO promotes skills development and employment opportunities for people with disabilities. 24 Mar 2010 15:52:22 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=514&Itemid=29 4EAB9B27-F02C-4B72-AF95-B42C70C3BCD8 no no A recent article of the New York Times reports about the break-down of the mental health system in the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti. People who have been kept in hospitals and institutions for the mentally ill are wandering the streets, often not even properly clothed. However, the devastating events also reveal the inadequacies of the country’s health care system. Foreign psychologists show effort in creating a health care system that treats mentally ill people with respect and dignity. 23 Mar 2010 16:38:01 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=513&Itemid=29 F1A380CA-A12B-4CF9-90AA-C67D6C3574BF no no Inclusion Europe’s member organization in the UK, Mencap, has launched its annual photo and film competition “Snap!” In anticipation of the next Paralympics in London in 2012, the competition’s subject is getting active and doing sports. Photos and films must be taken or feature a person with a learning disability. Winners’ entries will be exhibited at a London art gallery. 22 Mar 2010 16:51:47 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=511&Itemid=29 4FF274E4-C1F9-4DB4-A582-5F9227BF4E5B no no On April 2 the world’s attention will be brought to autism. The World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) wants to give a voice to millions of people around the world who are often misunderstood or not diagnosed and celebrate their unique talents. Preparations for activities for this year’s WAAD are already underway. On the occasion, the World Autism Organization (WAO) is calling upon governments to ratify the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). 19 Mar 2010 17:12:33 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=510&Itemid=29 C53D67A3-D8B7-4190-9328-731A9CC26E39 no no People with disabilities should have the same right to vote as any other citizen, however, many people with disabilities are not given the opportunity to use their vote and to take part equally in the democratic life of their country. In the last few years, the UK has been campaigning hard to make elections more accessible for people with disabilities. Three major campaigns have recently been launched to push for more accessible elections for people with physical and intellectual disabilities. 19 Mar 2010 13:18:41 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=509&Itemid=30 0CC9B441-63B5-4594-BBD7-2F5BCFD68EDA no no The Committee of Ministers has released a recommendation to all Member States on deinstitutionalization and community living of children with disabilities. These recommendations follow principles and laws enshrined in legal instruments such as the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child, the Convention on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms or the revised European Social Charter. 18 Mar 2010 17:19:45 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=508&Itemid=30 A8AACA73-0A39-4033-8355-77B918C8296E no no The French organization Unapei offers three days of training about autism. The objective is to provide teachers, practitioners, professionals and parents with basic knowledge about autism as well as train them how to support and assist autistic persons. The long term goal is to improve services and practices related to the care of autistic people. 17 Mar 2010 16:12:20 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=506&Itemid=31 FB5FFE5B-FBBA-4A31-A950-18A440545EAC no no The House of Commons in the UK held a meeting about ways of making elections more accessible for disabled people last week. The All-Party Parliamentary groups for learning disability, equality, autism, visual impairment and disability in general gathered at the meeting to discuss how to assure disabled people their right to vote. The member organization of Inclusion Europe in the UK, Mencap, currently wages the campaign “Get my Vote” which aims at helping disabled people to take part in democracy. 16 Mar 2010 17:10:12 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=505&Itemid=29 F8D22F48-6FC8-48F8-906F-24E8E3306F19 no no The organization Eurochild has expressed their concern about the absence of strategies and policies related to children’s rights and children’s well-being in the Europe 2020 Strategy. “While recognizing that 19 million children are at risk of poverty in the EU, the proposed flagship initiative of a European platform against poverty fails to identify children among the at-risk groups”. The number of children with disabilities is proportionally high among those affected by poverty. 16 Mar 2010 08:05:20 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=504&Itemid=29 248A2A1E-58B3-4FCB-A521-1F7DB0A51280 no no On the occasion of the international women’s day last week, the European Disability Forum (EDF) demanded to mainstream women with disabilities in EU gender equality policies. Women with disabilities are among the most vulnerable and most excluded groups in Europe. They face a much greater risk of becoming victims of abuse, violence or exploitation than most other groups in society. 16 Mar 2010 08:04:10 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=503&Itemid=29 644ED3DE-ADEF-4715-BA57-F794E6A04FF0 no no Last week, the European Court of Human Rights has ordered the Russian government to pay a compensation of 25,000 EUR to a mentally disabled citizen who was unlawfully deprived of his legal capacity. The Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC) states that the amount paid in the case of “Shtukaturov v. Russia” is the largest compensation the Court has ever awarded in a disability case. 12 Mar 2010 17:14:29 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=501&Itemid=29 DC432B3B-6DC5-4D7E-A6FA-2643CA4523D0 no no Hurraki is a German online dictionary that explains words in easy to understand language. Usage is free of cost because the website is maintained by volunteers who explain difficult expressions to others. The online dictionary Hurraki wants to guarantee everyone full access to information by providing explanations of German terminology. 11 Mar 2010 16:43:39 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=500&Itemid=29 C36FB994-57D2-48C7-BCF2-CC5A320C8DE0 no no We are pleased to announce today the website launch for our project: ‘Accommodating Diversity for Active Participation in European elections’. The project aims to make European elections more accessible for people with intellectual disabilities, the elderly and European citizens who are not members of the European Union state in which they reside. These groups are particularly at risk from being excluded from voting due to complicated electoral processes or inaccessible information about elections and the voting process. 10 Mar 2010 16:38:14 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=499&Itemid=29 DBFD34E6-C97C-44B3-BC8A-9693961AE0CA no no The UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) has announced to create a group to follow up on the situation of the disabled in Haiti in the aftermath of the earthquake in January 2010. The group will address the needs of the disabled in Haiti and ensure their participation in the process of their country’s reconstruction and recovery. 10 Mar 2010 16:37:39 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=498&Itemid=29 D5068C57-8031-4833-8561-5C1C7FA256F5 no no Inclusion Europe has launched a new website for the project “Children’s Rights for All”. This new project aims to improve the rights of some one million children with intellectual disabilities throughout the European Union. Inclusion Europe works on the project in cooperation with two other project partners; Eurochild and Charles University in Prague. To visit the website, you can now go to: www.childrights4all.eu, where you will find more detailed information about the project. 9 Mar 2010 16:21:07 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=497&Itemid=29 AFA179DE-3E85-41D1-9A0E-DD402C80BFAD no no The Pancyprian Organization of the Blind in cooperation with the Women’s steering group of the European Blind Union (EBU) will hold a seminar dedicated to visually impaired and blind women. The seminar’s objective is to make the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) work for visually impaired women. Therefore, strategies and practices will be explored on how the Convention can be implemented in favor of equal opportunities for this disadvantaged group. 8 Mar 2010 13:55:07 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=496&Itemid=31 DA76A61B-B4C9-4686-8974-B403E7566F7C no no The biennial conference discusses all aspects of Short Breaks for people who have a disability. The event will draw on Article 19 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) titled “Living independently and being included in the community”. Besides, innovations and best practices in the field of respite care will be shared and discussed. 8 Mar 2010 13:54:25 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=495&Itemid=31 0E6A0BAF-F40B-4D91-967E-E2A982997C08 no no From 26 to 28 of February FEAPS, the Spanish member organization of Inclusion Europe, held its second congress “Toledo 10” in Toledo, Spain. This final meeting concluded one year of activities and debates following the Congress of 2009. About 7.500 people participated in seminars, activities and debates throughout the year. The objective was to find out what has been reached so far and to shape common goals and activities for the future. 8 Mar 2010 13:53:25 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=494&Itemid=29 8ED67BF9-9C9A-4549-852B-E95FCB91554E no no The specialized search engine “Hurisearch” allows researchers to access over 5000 Human Rights websites when looking for relevant information. Huridocs is a network and stands for “Human Rights Information and Documentation System, International”. They provide documents on human rights issues as well as training and advisory services. 5 Mar 2010 16:35:45 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=493&Itemid=29 474E5783-FFB4-4CBD-AA12-6A61FDBDA2B9 no no A consortium of 12 different organizations has teamed up to increase the well-being of families across Europe by means of a new Family Platform. The platform aims at combining science, policy experience and the input of civil society. The outcome of the project will be to influence and direct the EU’s agenda towards policies that improve the well-being of families. The concern of the well-being of families is closely linked to disability related issues. Supporting healthy family environments for families of people with intellectual disabilities is crucial to give them the strength to cope with additional challenges such as discrimination. 4 Mar 2010 16:52:02 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=492&Itemid=30 D163EFDB-80B4-4186-931F-29962B807AA1 no no Inclusion Europe is currently contracting national experts of all EU Member States to work on a new project which will assess the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) for children with intellectual disabilities. In order to conduct research throughout the 27 Member States of the EU concerning the implementation of the CRC from the perspective of children with intellectual disabilities, Inclusion Europe is looking for one national expert of each Member State. 3 Mar 2010 15:25:08 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=491&Itemid=29 7EDC7E44-69EA-4E86-8931-123235CDDAC3 no no Inclusion Ireland appeals to the public to sign a petition to give disabled people the right to make their own decisions. According to the member organization of Inclusion Europe, the only system for decision-making for severely disabled people in Ireland is a wardship procedure based on a law from 1871. 1 Mar 2010 16:52:18 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=490&Itemid=29 24F5DB8D-0A9E-4826-85D5-26725CF8FADB no no Soufiane El Amrani has been working as a self-advocate for Inclusion Europe since 2008. Now he will take over the position of editor of the “Europe for US!” Newsletter. This quarterly newsletter is sent out by email to all of Inclusion Europe’s self-advocates.Since his birth Soufiane has Cerebral Palsy and therefore sits in a wheelchair. He was born in Morocco and, due to his father’s job in the US Army, he lived in the US, in Portugal, Syria, Tunisia and England. He speaks fluent French and English and some Italian. Soufiane told Inclusion Europe about his new job as editor and how he became a self-advocate. 1 Mar 2010 11:32:53 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=489&Itemid=30 828940D8-F22C-42FC-8116-EE5802913686 no no Inclusion Europe has launched its new project “Full Inclusion in Development Aid for People with Intellectual Disabilities and their Families”. The one-year project aims at providing better support for people with intellectual disabilities and their families in developing countries. 26 Feb 2010 17:08:20 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=487&Itemid=29 3A176926-F58C-49F8-BD96-7DFA0F208F11 no no The European Disability Forum (EDF) and the European Older People’s Platform (AGE) have jointly released a position paper on the Future EU Digital Agenda. The position paper demands better access to the information society for people with disabilities and older people. 26 Feb 2010 17:07:19 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=486&Itemid=29 5795FDC4-0C98-4A83-AEC9-C29E37CA5E8D no no The Commission Lisbon evaluation and overview of the public consultation is a cause for concern for EAPN (European Anti-Poverty Network). The Commission has published their staff working documents on the Lisbon evaluation and the first overview of responses to the Europe 2020 consultation. The general message from these documents is that the Lisbon Strategy was working well until the Crisis occurred and that there is general support for the Commission’s focus on ‘jobs and growth’. 25 Feb 2010 17:06:14 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=485&Itemid=29 80900D70-8495-44B3-BA3B-6769FEC0D404 no no 24 February 2010. Budapest (Hungary) and Prague (Czech Republic). A coalition of international civil society organisations urges the Czech Constitutional Court to strike down laws which deny more than 25,000 adults with disabilities their right to vote. 25 Feb 2010 17:05:14 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=484&Itemid=29 16FB2250-0734-40AE-AE16-493A76387009 no no Inclusion Scotland conducts in cooperation with the Leonard Cheshire Disability Citizenship Academy three daily seminars on active citizenship and disability rights. The seminars will focus on themes such as active citizenship and democracy, voting, disability rights as well as campaigning and lobbying. 25 Feb 2010 17:04:04 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=483&Itemid=31 69489196-3FB8-4850-AAB5-2D1DEB4F3E25 no no From 22-23 January 2010, Inclusion Europe in collaboration with Inclusion Czech Republic and Lebenshlife Germany held another highly successful UN Training seminar focusing on “Accessibility of Information and Communication” in Prague. The seminar centered on Articles 9 and 21 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Accessibility, Access to Information and on other related articles. 23 Feb 2010 10:16:18 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=482&Itemid=30 9B567403-EF7E-45A2-B878-5E2E0A8FCCCE no no The Lebenshilfe Austria was awarded a grant for a film project about inclusion and exclusion by the European Union and the Austrian Ministry of Social Affairs. The animation titled “Special People” aims at raising awareness of the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities as part of the European Year 2010 against poverty and social exclusion. 23 Feb 2010 10:15:02 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=481&Itemid=29 932D22CB-54C9-446A-A268-2524A0CFB106 no no The European Parliament has organized a public hearing on 22 February concerning the accession of the European Union to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). Although the European Union has become a party to the convention, it will only become binding on the EU if all member states ratify it. So far only 13 EU member sates have ratified the treaty. Therefore, most of the 65 million of disabled people in Europe are still deprived of the benefits of the UN Convention. 19 Feb 2010 17:45:46 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=480&Itemid=29 9712AE96-EC94-4FC3-9096-BDAAEF5A4762 no no On Thursday 4 February Mencap hosted a conference to explore meaningful ways of tackling disability hate crime. The conference, held at Mencap's national centre in London, brought together 45 policy-makers, self advocates, legal representatives and disability rights campaigners. 19 Feb 2010 17:44:41 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=479&Itemid=29 1593283A-C26A-4678-A320-AC57387F2916 no no he 3rd Erasmus Mundus Special Education Needs International Conference (EMSENIC) will explore in discussions and presentations the broad theme of “being with others”. Besides sessions, three keynote speakers will address a range of issues concerning inclusion and education. Ingrid Körner, president of Inclusion Europe, will be one of them. 18 Feb 2010 17:01:00 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=477&Itemid=31 8CF24870-BFA0-412D-8EE6-D7FE62E14EA5 no no The European office of the World Health Organization (WHO) is working on a European Declaration for the health of children with intellectual disabilities and their families. According to a report of the European Coalition for Community Living (ECCL), the drafting group’s intention is to produce a declaration that has “European applicability and is closely aligned to existing declarations and legislation on the rights of wellbeing of people with intellectual disabilities and their families.” 18 Feb 2010 14:43:32 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=476&Itemid=29 6513F6FC-BF23-487D-BEEB-898203CC99C7 no no The Year 2010 is the European Year of Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion. Poverty and social exclusion are widespread throughout all member states. Therefore, the European Union defined priority policy areas. Addressing the needs of people with disabilities and their families is one of these priorities. 18 Feb 2010 11:14:23 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=475&Itemid=30 6539302D-2291-496F-9886-E99414DCD38A no no This one-day seminar organized by the European Coalition for Community Living (ECCL) will focus on the use of Structural Funds in connection to the situation of people with disabilities. The seminar will address concerns about the use of Structural Funds and recommend reform. 18 Feb 2010 11:03:24 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=474&Itemid=31 39405D86-0C28-49E2-8169-A4423325C89C no no On 3 of February the Committee of Ministers has adopted a recommendation text in Strasbourg on deinstitutionalization and community living of children with disabilities. The recommendation to the member states calls for the adoption of community-based services in a reasonable timeframe to replace institutional care. 18 Feb 2010 10:59:02 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=473&Itemid=29 18C497A7-6CA0-4F2C-9ED5-DFD411978E03 no no Yannis Vardakastannis, President of the European Disability Forum (EDF), met Mihail Seitan, Romanian Minister of Labor, Family and Social Protection in Bucharest last week. The Disability Pact was presented and entirely supported by the Romanian Minister. Regarding the Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Mihail Seitan confirmed that the Romanian Parliament will ratify the UN Convention by the end of June. 16 Feb 2010 16:54:53 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=472&Itemid=29 A0C8CF86-BDAE-472E-9C9C-56FCF35BB1DE no no This international two day conference deals with the controversial issue of care and treatment of offenders with a learning disability. The conference discusses services providing care for learning disabled offenders in the social care system and in the criminal sector. The programme will cover presentations of treatment approaches, adequate training of staff, forensic learning disability services as well as transcultural issues. 15 Feb 2010 15:58:22 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=470&Itemid=29 A350E60F-A751-478B-98AA-565DEB0F2E6F no no On 8 of February a supporting committee was appointed to the Spanish Committee of Representatives of Persons with Disabilities (Comité Español de Representantes de Personas con Discapacidad „CERMI“) in Madrid. This new committee will be in charge to monitor and supervise the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNRCPD) in Spain. 15 Feb 2010 15:56:43 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=468&Itemid=29 08E21153-6BA6-44DD-B305-50CA81B5A4CF no no The Annual Conference of Inclusion Ireland will address “the challenges of an economic downturn for people with an intellectual disability and their families”. The programme includes speeches and debates on how services for people with disabilities can emerge from the recession and a presentation of Parents’ Initiatives. 12 Feb 2010 16:10:46 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=467&Itemid=31 1E0D4163-A69C-46CA-A272-39F1CF5B3BDC no no The academy of the Lebenshilfe Austria offers a one-day seminar on the method of Dementia Care Mapping (DCM). Participants will be introduced to the philosophy of this person-centered approach of caring for people with special needs. 12 Feb 2010 16:08:31 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=466&Itemid=31 D935BA33-8F9A-4887-BC05-F43E6F6C4168 no no Commissioner for Human Rights of the Council of Europe, Thomas Hammarberg, has published a report on the living conditions of minorities and children in Bulgaria. The report reveals that approximately 8 000 children live in institutions. Many of these children have disabilities and have no access to adequate education. But the Commissioner also acknowledged improvements that are already underway such as the rising number of community-based services as an alternative to institutions. 12 Feb 2010 09:55:25 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=464&Itemid=30 12175255-95B9-447A-86B7-AF3F4C2C6A95 no no This one-day conference called “Communication Issues in Autism: Do we Speak the Same Language” will give an introduction to the understanding of language and communication. Thus, participants will learn how communication is related to autism and will be made susceptible for non-verbal signs. 12 Feb 2010 09:47:13 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=463&Itemid=31 57A2C53E-1C5F-421F-8C16-EAB6475222EE no no The yearly Learning Disability Week of Mencap, Inclusion Europe’s member in the UK, will be dedicated to a campaign for better healthcare for people with a learning disability. Throughout the week of 21 to 27 of June the goal will be to raise awareness among healthcare professionals and to improve healthcare for disabled people. 10 Feb 2010 16:14:28 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=461&Itemid=29 8AF045E1-E1E7-4C59-A740-9E516E7A99A1 no no The project PAPE (Participation of Autistic People in the EU) currently develops a Certification of Competences (CoC) for autistic people in order to verify their skills. PAPE is a European project with several partners in various member states. Each partner organization works in a different field related to autism such as daily living, occupational or residential care. 10 Feb 2010 16:12:47 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=460&Itemid=29 D0AC6B9D-AF43-41B3-AEBD-AAC9B016E184 no no The Unit for Development and Intellectual Disabilities (UDID) at the University of Glamorgan, United Kingdom has been awarded a grant of £ 417, 633 (475, 50 €) by the Big Lottery Fund. The grant will be used for a three year study on abuse of people with intellectual disabilities. The study will explore how abuse can be prevented and how to support people with intellectual disabilities who have been victims of abuse 9 Feb 2010 11:10:35 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=459&Itemid=29 14CDC0A9-0B6A-4433-8B8D-1D55A3EFA79E no no There are only very few places left for the capacity building seminar on how to make effective use of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) through monitory mechanisms, which takes place in Prague on 12 and 13 February, 2010. 9 Feb 2010 11:09:25 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=456&Itemid=29 DF192452-3556-4191-94FB-77D3EC31CA97 no no On the 27 January, Eurochild launched its survey on children in alternative care at the European Parliament in Brussels. The launch was attended by Members of the European Parliament, representatives from Eurochild, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child NGO working group, the Children’s High Level working group, and a number of other high level children’s rights activists. 5 Feb 2010 17:09:31 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=457&Itemid=30 8E4E161E-EB12-4CCC-8291-ABF47189B4F0 no no Mental Health Europe (MHE) will held an annul conference titled “Challenging Poverty – Creating Hope. Breaking the Cycle of Poverty and Mental Health Problems” within the frame of the European year against poverty and social exclusion. 5 Feb 2010 17:08:35 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=455&Itemid=31 EBDA9618-2F48-45DD-8F46-709199D33C92 no no The conference titled: “Life and Death Matters: Disability Rights and Incapacity” addresses the issue of voluntary euthanasia and social justice. Sessions reflect on ethics, philosophy and personal rights in regard to assisted dying. The conference’s discussions will take into consideration the psychological, social and moral implications assisted dying or non-treatment have. 5 Feb 2010 17:06:41 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=453&Itemid=31 DDA0DD53-B913-4313-9FD4-33A8C8930EC9 no no Foundation "Pentru Voi" and the Public Policy Institute (IPP) request the Romanian Parliament to provide legislative priority for issues concerning people with disabilities. Bucharest, February 2, 2010. Considering the Parliament’s extremely low preoccupation with the acute problems faced by people with disabilities in Romania, as concluded from analyzing the first legislative sessions of its mandate, the “Pentru Voi” foundation joined by the Public Policy Institute (IPP) have requested both houses to re-prioritize the legislative projects concerning persons with disabilities. 5 Feb 2010 17:05:19 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=452&Itemid=30 3EC37D38-E8B8-4C24-9EFE-23626EEAF14D no no On the 1st of January, 2009 the Hague Convention on the Protection of Adults has entered into force. The convention clarifies which authorities and states can decide over persons, who cannot protect themselves and their property if they live outside their country of origin. The convention’s primary goal is to act in the interest of the individual adult and respect his or her dignity and autonomy. 3 Feb 2010 16:37:08 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=450&Itemid=35 779A7C0E-6A0F-407D-8C51-52064EB635E8 no no The Lisbon Treaty finally gives binding legal force to the Charter of Fundamental Rights. It is the Charter, in combination with the new Citizens’ Initiative that could actually make a difference to the lives of people with intellectual disabilities in Europe. 3 Feb 2010 10:53:22 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=448&Itemid=30 CE701441-87F7-43D0-A220-013959ACF306 no no On the 1st of December 2009 the Lisbon treaty entered into force. After an extensive period of law analysis and modification it was signed by all 27 member states. But will it induce any change? Can it make any difference to the lives of people with disabilities? 3 Feb 2010 10:44:17 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=447&Itemid=30 D40820E3-430D-481B-B8AA-39B9972EF7BE no no The Association for Self Advocacy, in cooperation with the Association for Promoting Inclusion, the Human Rights Center and UNDP Croatia, launched a project which advocates the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in Croatia. 3 Feb 2010 10:42:28 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=446&Itemid=29 9FAFD85F-FE9E-45E8-A3FA-59393D5933EB no no According to today’s report of the The Irish Times (2 February,2010), authorities are investigating hundreds of complaints about abuse and mistreatment of people with disabilities all over Ireland. 2 Feb 2010 16:44:02 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=445&Itemid=29 3A109D01-8A92-431E-BA4D-0E54952B0D3D no no The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) will have its third session in Geneva from 22 to 26 of February. Special attention will be given to inter-sessional activities, the approval of core documents of the Committee and the establishment of working groups.The meeting will also include a follow-up on previous decisions of the Committee and the creation of a provisional agenda for a fourth meeting. 2 Feb 2010 16:42:40 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=444&Itemid=29 21964D80-DC32-473B-8BD5-E99483FF3BBE no no The conference in Marburg (“Marburger Gesprächstage”) addresses local communities as well as organizations and institutions working with and for disabled people to promote more local participation of people with disabilities. 2 Feb 2010 16:41:33 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=443&Itemid=31 958F5693-D931-45E9-99E1-4C79BEF5D234 no no Last Thursday, the renewed Disability Intergroup of the European Parliament and the European Disability Forum toasted the New Year in Brussels at a very well-attended event. The new President of the Intergroup - for the first time a person with a disability himself, and the disability movement presented the Disability Pact to a hundred of activists and 20 MEPs from various political groups and nationalities. 2 Feb 2010 16:40:30 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=442&Itemid=29 EB5DAA34-2020-4DB3-8A2E-70275979D676 no no After the devastating news about the earthquake in Haiti Inclusion International has been trying to contact their member but has not heart of them yet. Urgent support is needed for everyone affected by the horrifying events of the past weeks. 2 Feb 2010 16:39:33 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=441&Itemid=29 6C7EAF59-1008-4129-B2BC-61BD482EB5C0 no no This three-day conference in Waltham Abbey, Essex features different ambassadors of the inclusion movement. The gathering theme is: “A little less conversation, a little more action”. This way the conference wants to celebrate the differences of people and will provide a variety of discussions, workshops, live entertainment and creative performances. 26 Jan 2010 16:37:46 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=439&Itemid=31 7BA87270-606D-4A84-A60A-8EFC80805DB0 no no The focus of the conference will be the dignity of the young child. Taking Rudolf Steiner’s salutogenesis approach the conference will explore how it can be developed in practice today. Key questions will be how to structure a young child’s surroundings in order to develop his or her future potential to the greatest extent possible and how autonomy can be fostered at an early age to guarantee the child’s healthy development. Themes will be discussed and displayed in the context of the Anthroposophical philosophy and Waldorf education. 26 Jan 2010 16:34:47 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=438&Itemid=31 FBB5F413-CF5F-4AA2-B768-A188834784C8 no no The European year 2010 for combating poverty and social exclusion has been officially launched. Mental Health Europe (MHE) used the occasion to call upon policymakers and other stakeholders to enforce equal rights for mentally disabled people. Mental Health Europe states in their message that policymakers should focus on reducing stigma and discrimination of mentally disabled people 22 Jan 2010 14:46:08 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=436&Itemid=29 E802DBB3-1662-4B9A-A6EF-3221FE385C36 no no The Employer’s Forum on Disability (EFD) has published a guide on non-visible disabilities. The guide is the latest edition of EFD’s line manager guide series. It intends to help managers understand disabilities of their employees which are not apparent. 21 Jan 2010 14:07:47 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=435&Itemid=29 6C00C2D0-06E4-440D-967A-74EA7274670D no no UNESCO’s annual Global Monitoring Report on Education for All, “Reaching the Marginalized”, released in London on 19 January of 2010, warns that the global economic downturn risks creating a generation of children whose lives have been irreparably damaged by being denied their right to education and identifies children with disabilities as amongst the most vulnerable. “ 21 Jan 2010 14:06:13 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=433&Itemid=29 FAC2953B-5495-45A5-BC13-2DBE6AD5C351 no no A Eurobarometer survey has revealed that European citizens believe discrimination to be on the increase in relation to age and disability. According to the European Commission’s General Directorate of Employment, Social Affairs and Equal Opportunities “one in six people claim to have suffered some form of discrimination or harassment in the past year”. 20 Jan 2010 13:07:26 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=431&Itemid=29 353EE051-00B3-4276-88C0-FC2374439713 no no Jointly organised by the Spanish Presidency of the European Union and the European Commission, the Opening Conference of the 2010 European Year for Combating Poverty and Social Exclusion, will take place in Madrid, Spain, on 21st January. 20 Jan 2010 13:05:02 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=430&Itemid=29 0348A8F1-CF35-4725-9074-6D89D359C563 no no The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD) has published a Manifesto on Inclusive Education. On the basis of agreements and principles such as the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and the European Social Charter the Manifesto states that all children and adults with disabilities have the same right to “high quality and appropriate education as everyone else”. 20 Jan 2010 13:03:14 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=429&Itemid=30 5DEC3799-E477-4337-AE68-61B292DEC8BB no no Members of AGE call upon national governments and the European Commission to guarantee more dignity and quality of life in old age. According to a press release of the European Older People’s Platform they demand adequate minimum income for older people and pensioners, more involvement of senior citizens in the policy making process, the development of health standards and long-term care services. 20 Jan 2010 13:01:03 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=428&Itemid=29 A59DAB4E-4FBF-4709-B6B9-1144D526B7A8 no no Inclusion Europe will conduct a seminar on Monitoring Mechanisms of NGOs of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities. The seminar will explore how to make effective use of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and particularly its monitoring mechanisms. 19 Jan 2010 16:48:49 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=427&Itemid=31 44B1C918-84CB-407F-B23C-982EB875FF9C no no About one million of children in Europe are living in alternative care such as residential or community care. One of the predominant groups among those not living with their family are children with disabilities. 18 Jan 2010 09:39:22 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=419&Itemid=31 31257347-8DF9-4F19-8768-D1600C705AB9 no no The European Ombudsman, P. Nikiforos Diamandouros, has invited companies, NGOs, associations and other interested persons to participate in a public consultation concerning the European Commission's late payment problems. 18 Jan 2010 09:36:47 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=423&Itemid=30 DE06DF3C-450E-4DBE-8F81-D11E9565E65E no no The International Association for the Scientific Study of Intellectual Disabilities (IASSID) will held a conference in Rome dedicated to children and adults with intellectual disabilities. 18 Jan 2010 09:34:49 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=421&Itemid=31 DBC05F4E-4115-4A46-A1F2-5A8B9F70FB44 no no The European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASP) organizes a conference on the inclusion and improvement of the quality of life of people with disabilities. 18 Jan 2010 09:34:02 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=422&Itemid=31 17ABE921-550E-46F7-8C1B-51107145072C no no The Annual Lecture on the UN Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) will be given by Professor Gerard Quinn at the Tizard Centre at the University of Kent. 18 Jan 2010 09:30:43 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=424&Itemid=31 E3AF6155-5A2C-4179-9891-00BCD71CAF49 no no New pre-natal tests are being developed which would make testing babies for Down syndrome safer, more accurate and more available to women. 18 Jan 2010 09:29:48 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=418&Itemid=30 5EA5A80B-FD43-4195-8D5D-0E862354FD01 no no The seminar, entitled “Accessibility of Information and Communication” will be dedicated to representatives of members of Inclusion Europe and other professionals, who want to explore strategies for good implementation of the Convention. 18 Jan 2010 09:27:01 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=417&Itemid=29 DB6366E0-8B91-41F0-B536-A67F00D380BE no no On 16 December, the newly formed European Parliament Disability Intergroup gathered in Strasbourg to elect its Board to lead the work of the Intergroup in the 7th parliamentary term. 18 Jan 2010 09:23:53 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=420&Itemid=29 FDDE2B19-AA72-4E3B-904D-758F07A82290 no no In December 2009 the German public TV station ARD broadcasted a program about living with disabilities. The TV station now has the content of the program available on their website. 12 Jan 2010 16:07:04 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=416&Itemid=29 1460F469-FF98-4582-B98C-137DF8DB1DAF no no The right to vote is a fundamental right for all European Union citizens. However, many people are excluded from voting due to electoral processes themselves or inaccessible information. On the 1 December 2009, Inclusion Europe launched a project to make European elections more accessible for people with intellectual disabilities, after receiving funding from the European Commission program on Fundamental Rights and Citizenship. 12 Jan 2010 08:32:16 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=411&Itemid=30 A7F8028D-957F-48E5-BD12-AD88193A1530 no no There are around one million children with intellectual disabilities aged between 0-17 throughout the European Union. These children often find themselves subject to discrimination and exclusion from society, and are frequently denied the right to good quality education, healthcare, recreation and services. In many cases, their families are also subject to discrimination and are denied access to adequate financial and emotional support. 12 Jan 2010 08:31:00 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=412&Itemid=30 5A61F460-2015-4982-9B93-4D7BAC09FB04 no no In Burkina Faso an inclusive School is built. In the "Centre St. Martin" children with and without disabilities will be educated. 12 Jan 2010 08:34:41 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=409&Itemid=29 3E8DFF8F-747A-4725-BED7-EF37B6B0EC2B no no On Wednesday, January 13th, from 16.00 to 18.00 the Accessibility Guide for Companies will be introduced to the European Parliament at the Altiero Spinelli Building. The Accessibility Guide intends to standardize criteria and train companies to make routes, buildings, furniture, other spaces and services accessible for everyone. 12 Jan 2010 08:33:20 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=410&Itemid=29 7DE17C4C-471A-4BD2-9A1A-271711BF47C5 no no The National Assembly for Wales has agreed upon a new education Measure in December. The Measure gives children and young people the right to make educational appeals and claims of disability discrimination to the Special Educational Needs Tribunal for Wales. It was introduced by Education Minister Jane Hutt and amends the law that allows parents to make appeals and claims to the Tribunal. The amendment is compliant with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. 12 Jan 2010 08:28:27 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=415&Itemid=29 B549B647-1C49-4A11-813B-05B40C92DD41 no no Social support of disabled people varies widely between different countries. The European Commission has analyzed the social situation of disadvantaged groups in Belarus. The results of the study reveal that people with disabilities are among the socially excluded groups. About 80% are unemployed. 12 Jan 2010 08:19:35 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=414&Itemid=30 B4919921-6807-442C-81B3-8A7BC2237ECC no no From 16-19 June 2010, the 15th World Congress of Inclusion international will take place in Berlin. For Diane Richler, President of Inclusion International, the congress is a unique opportunity, representing the first global “get-together” of the whole Inclusion movement after the adoption of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Since registrations opened last month, more than a two hundred people have already registered and around nine hundred people have shown their interest in participating via the congress website. From of a total of 80 speakers invited to the conference, 50 speakers have already been confirmed. 11 Jan 2010 14:37:13 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=408&Itemid=29 26DC3B0E-61EC-4244-BDA5-0DF88A9D4D03 no no Some promising steps towards the independence of people with intellectual disabilities As in many other countries in Central and Eastern Europe, the Czech Republic still has very old-fashioned guardianship legislation, which is not in line with recent Human Rights instruments at the European and International level. Nowadays, guardianship is regulated by the Civil Code, which contains two forms of guardianship: full deprivation of legal capacity and restriction of legal capacity 7 Jan 2010 15:01:23 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=406&Itemid=30 Inclusion Europe 1FDB951A-19D3-49BC-A536-9428855C8C29 no no During the celebrations for the European Day of People with Disabilities on 3 and 4 December in Brussels, self-advocate Senada Haliceviv, President of the Association for self advocacy in Croatia and board member of Inclusion Europe, remarked the importance of Independent living in the community for people with disabilities by sharing her personal story. 18 Dec 2009 12:23:02 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=405&Itemid=30 746E3536-37F0-4F04-9F57-F40FD347B93E no no The European Commission has launched a Public Consultation on the New Disability Strategy 2010-2020. The results will be used to assess the various impacts of various options which can be included in the new Disability Strategy. 18 Dec 2009 12:22:38 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=403&Itemid=29 4A618180-B97B-4774-BA0F-E5C57FEE0812 no no The seminar, entitled “Accessibility of Information and Communication” will be dedicated to representatives of members of Inclusion Europe who want to explore strategies for good implementation of the Convention, especially in relation with Article 9 on Accessibility, Article 21 on Access to Information and other related articles of the CRPD. 18 Dec 2009 12:21:22 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=404&Itemid=29 40D7A2CA-DE86-4E74-B137-A7F1A6D3AA27 no no Last week the EU took the decision to become the first regional party to a UN human rights treaty, the Convention of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. The Convention and the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) together have the potential to remove many of the barriers faced by persons with disabilities to economic, social, cultural and political inclusion in developing countries. 10 Dec 2009 11:30:24 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=399&Itemid=29 19629BC9-C091-4628-A2B4-D7FDAB3A42A6 no no La version en français suit La versión en castellano sigue Die Deutsche Version siehe unten The World Congress of Inclusion International from 16 – 19 June 2010 in Berlin, Germany, organised by Lebenshilfe Germany and Inclusion Europe is rapidly taking shape. 8 Dec 2009 12:46:27 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=398&Itemid=29 711355CE-37BA-45A8-A441-CC3F622C1098 no no Following last year public consultation of future EU youth policies to which EDF answered, the European Commission adopted the Communication “An EU strategy for youth – investing and empowering; a renewed open method of coordination to address youth challenges and opportunities”. This Communication sets out the main challenges the EU should address in the next 10 years with regards to youth. 10 Dec 2009 11:29:04 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=400&Itemid=29 F3FCD0F5-B7F5-4830-9189-A2F2DEC7099B no no By: European Disability Forum. To mark the European Day of People with Disabilities, the European Commission organised in cooperation with the European Disability Forum (EDF) a policy conference in Brussels on 3 and 4 December. Representatives from the disability movement and decision-makers focused on "Creating conditions for independent living". The Conference's goal was to contribute to a better understanding of issues related to independent living, in particular economic autonomy, community services and assistive technologies. 7 Dec 2009 10:57:24 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=396&Itemid=30 940CD8C8-7EEE-4D10-A2AA-7060A76127F6 no no Singer/songwriter legend Stevie Wonder is joining the United Nations as one of its 10 Messengers of Peace to lend his talents to this work. It is the latest move in a long career of writing, producing and performing songs to highlight challenges many children and adults face - from disabilities, to HIV/AIDS, cancer, diabetes, hunger, homelessness and domestic abuse. 7 Dec 2009 10:56:45 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=395&Itemid=29 7A0EAADC-A321-44D1-8ABB-8159E339DF65 no no ENIL (European Network of Independent Living) and ECCL (European Coalition for Community Living) have joined forces and today are launching the campaign: "Free Our People Now - Campaign for Deinstitutionalisation". 4 Dec 2009 10:55:20 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=392&Itemid=29 C1B445D0-FCB6-4AD1-A959-A47B32571B49 no no On this International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Inclusion International is calling on governments, organizations, educators and families to address the current exclusion of children with disabilities from school. 3 Dec 2009 10:55:57 GMT F06CBE34-71EC-41E5-B8F6-D08BBB1415F7 no no On the 3 December, celebrating the International Day of People with Disability, the government of Albania has released the decision to sign the UN Convention on Right of People with Disability (CRPD), thus paving the road towards its ratification. 3 Dec 2009 15:38:52 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=391&Itemid=29 2A0AA6A6-F490-4AB9-952E-B66EA0B1CCAA no no Donald Stirling, a foImageunding member of the Scottish self-advocacy movement and one of the first self-advocates on the Board of Inclusion Europe, has been awarded an MBE, also known as an “Order of the British Empire”; a prestigious award given to exceptional individuals by the Queen of England, for his services to charity. 12 Oct 2009 19:56:09 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=314&Itemid=30 no no The European Commission has released the Report of the Ad Hoc Expert Group on the Transition from Institutional to Community-based Care. The Expert group includes the director of Inclusion Europe, Geert Freyhoff amongst representatives of other important European organisations such as the European Disability Forum. 7 Oct 2009 17:00:43 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=313&Itemid=29 60622295-E07F-49A9-93AC-4251891193A4 no no The European Community has just ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Unprecedented step forward for the first human rights treaty ratified in the history of Europe and a great signal sent to all EU Members States. 26 Nov 2009 19:56:09 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=388&Itemid=29 no no Approximately 50 million EU citizens with disabilities are one of the largest groups of citizens at a disadvantage. To improve this situation, the European Commission is preparing a new EU Disability Strategy for 2010 to 2020. 18 Nov 2009 16:59:49 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=373&Itemid=29 77F5A45F-8C29-43BF-86D2-5FAA2BEEEC7B no no On 29 October, the European Commission has sent reasoned opinions to Germany and Italy for incorrectly implementing EU rules prohibiting discrimination based on religion or belief, disability, age or sexual orientation in employment and occupation 26 Nov 2009 16:58:53 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=387&Itemid=29 1A966436-D148-4C50-A408-DBD503861071 no no Athletes with a learning disability have been re-included in the Paralympics following a vote by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) this weekend. 26 Nov 2009 16:58:09 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=389&Itemid=29 C4CF0934-6105-407D-A25B-EB99FD625CD7 no no 2010 has been designated European Year for combating poverty and social exclusion. 30 Nov 2009 16:51:51 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=351&Itemid=29 20625776-2FFE-4776-A600-4E185AD36212 no no Inclusion Europe, in collaboration with the national German Organisation Lebenshilfe and Inclusion Czech Republic, is organising a Training Programme on the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, thanks to a grant from German Lottery Fund, Aktion Mensch. 4 Sep 2009 16:49:31 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=232&Itemid=29 0DBBBB04-F864-4A00-AEEB-9EEA6C91A72B no no The conference, organised by Inclusion International, Inclusion Europe and INICO University, took place in Salamanca in Spain and was attended by over 400 participants from around the world, including self-advocates and their families, representatives from disability organisations, professors, researchers and experts. 28 Oct 2009 19:56:09 GMT http://www.inclusion-europe.org/einclude/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=342&Itemid=30 no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no no