It's the European Day of Languages. www.inclusion.eu/european-sta...

How the new democracy tool of the @coe.int can support representation of people with intellectual disabilities. www.inclusion.eu/recommendati...

We are excited to launch Inclusion After Hours and to see where you'll take it. forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

Lydia Fisher, self-advocate from Ireland, spoke on the accessibility of websites and apps and the importance of getting the right support. www.inclusion.eu/the-internet....

There are many governments in Europe (and in other places too) making lives of people with intellectual disabilities and their families harder. Cutting money for support. Allowing worse quality of services. Bringing back institutions. We won't accept backsliding. www.inclusion.eu/stronger-tog...

New report: Gender (in)equality of women and girls with intellectual disabilities in Europe www.inclusion.eu/gender-(in)e...

State of the European Union from the perspective of people with intellectual disabilities and their families www.inclusion.eu/state-of-the...

What events self-advocates around Europe organise to be seen and to be heard www.inclusion.eu/self-advocac...

In June, we named our traineeships after the first President of the European Platform of Self-Advocates, Ulla Topi: "I hope that people who choose this program and learn about self-advocacy will agree with that everyone should have their say on decisions that affect their lives."

"That word, self-advocacy, I find it hard to remember. But I learned its meaning - to say openly what I want and for others to listen and respect me." www.inclusion.eu/trainings-to...

Hi everyone

Ellie Goldstein, a model with Down syndrome, is joining the new series of Strictly Come Dancing. www.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/...

Next EU budget proposal - what does it mean for people with intellectual disabilities? www.inclusion.eu/next-eu-budg...

The new #EUBudget proposal risks leaving social inclusion behind. Read our reaction to the news of two programmes: - National and Regional Partnership Plans - AgoraEU www.edf-feph.org/eu-budget-po...

💶 EU budget proposal commission.europa.eu/strategy-and... 💶 @inclusioneurope.bsky.social: EU money for inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and their families www.inclusion.eu/eu-money-inc...

🇪🇺 L’Unapei s’est rendue à Bruxelles pour rencontrer ses partenaires européens @cofaceeu.bsky.social, @easpd.eu, @inclusioneurope.bsky.social. L’occasion d’échanger sur l’éducation et l'accès à l'emploi des personnes en situation de handicap ayant des besoins complexes.

Money isn't everything. But how you spend it says a lot about what really matters to you. #MFF #ThePowerOfTogether

🇪🇸 The Spanish government has approved a very important changes in 2 key laws for people with disabilities: 1. The General Law on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. 2. The Law on Personal Autonomy and Care. The laws now go to Congress to be approved.

I am honoured to share that I have been appointed as the next Executive Director of Inclusion International and will be starting in August. This is an incredibly exciting time to be joining such a vital global movement - reach out to explore collaboration inclusion-international.org/news-item/ja...

Will the EU keep dedicated funds for social inclusion? www.inclusion.eu/will-the-eu-...

Political participation Lack of assistance in criminal proceedings Inclusive education Deinstitutionalisation #IncludeNews 👉 www.inclusion.eu/political-pa...

What does the European Disability Act mean for people with intellectual disabilities? www.inclusion.eu/european-acc...

In this episode of our podcast Theresa Shearer talks about what it means to be a leader in NGOs and disability organisations. www.inclusion.eu/theresa-shea...

We are sad to learn about the death of John O'Brien 🖤 John O'Brien developed and advocated for Person Centred Planning. We are grateful for everything John has done for people with intellectual disabilities. Sincere condolences to his family, friends, and colleagues.

Tomorrow is a huge day for accessibility. Many provisions of the EU #AccessibilityAct enter into force. This means that many products and services must be accessible. Now, we need national governments, businesses and private organisations to do their part. Read: www.edf-feph.org/accessibilit...

Report from an event on the importance of having a job and developing skills for inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. The event was also the official launch of the Ulla Topi traineeships in inclusive policy-making. www.inclusion.eu/skills-for-i...

"Full citizenship against exclusion. We will make it happen" Ulla Topi's speech about self-advocacy, policy success, and what her hopes are for people participating in the Ulla Topi traineeship in inclusive policy-making. www.inclusion.eu/full-citizen...

Ulla Topi traineeship in inclusive policy-making www.inclusion.eu/ulla-topi-tr...

“We make policies and laws more representative and inclusive” @soufianeelamrani.bsky.social's speech about why it is important for people with intellectual disabilities to have jobs in policy-making. www.inclusion.eu/we-make-poli...

Nice event today at the European Parliament if I say so myself. Thank you so much Li Andersson MEP. Thank you everyone who contributed and attended. And thank you Ulla Topi. It was an honor.

Final day of the The European Disabilty Forum conference

Wishing @myedf.bsky.social a successful General Assembly, including a conference on the very important issue of right to decide (legal capacity). We have only the best memories of the host city Vilnius 🇱🇹, with Europe in Action 2019.

From institutions to community 🎙️ Nic Crosby tells us all about Small Supports and about his work for deinstitutionalisation. www.inclusion.eu/from-institu...

Hi Bluesky. I'm here to talk about rights of people with intellectual disabilities. And about how information needs to be accessible to all. I want to hear our people with intellectual disabilities about what they would like to see their governments change and make things accessible for all.

New report. Examples and ideas for employment and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. www.inclusion.eu/examples-and...

“We want to be treated as independent human beings. We want people to take our hopes and needs seriously. We want our rights.” Ulla Topi was the first Chair of the European Platform of Self-Advocates. To honour Ulla Topi's work, our traineeships will carry her name www.inclusion.eu/skills-for-i...

Stack keeps growing. Check out the latest addition on @inclusioneurope.bsky.social website. And thank you everyone for your contributions and support. 💚💜 Together we make Europe finally end segregation people with intellectual disabilities and isolation of their families.

Join us on 24 June in the European Parliament for presentations and networking event Skills for inclusion, skills for life. www.inclusion.eu/skills-for-i...

Skills for inclusion, skills for life Join us in the MEP Salon of the European Parliament for presentations, networking, and refreshments. 24 June 2025, from 17:30 to 19:00

Inclusion Europe Annual Report 2024. www.inclusion.eu/annual-repor...

Housing, legal capacity, support services. Inclusion Europe members meet to learn and discuss www.inclusion.eu/housing-lega...

👏 Congratulations to Jeanne Nicklas-Faust on being elected the next President of @inclusioneurope.bsky.social! We look forward to continuing working together to promote the inclusion of people with intellectual #disABILITIES across Europe. Thank you to Jyrki Pinomaa for your inspiring leadership 🙌

New President-elect, 3 new Self-advocacy members - Report from General Assembly and Board meeting in Berlin www.inclusion.eu/new-presiden...

Jeanne Nicklas-Faust was elected President of Inclusion Europe today, and will begin her term in 2026. Jeanne is a mother of her daughter with intellectual disabilities, director of Lebenshilfe, and our Board member. ⬇️

🔸 Legal capacity 🔸 Young families 🔸 Self-advocacy 🔸 Support services @inclusioneurope.bsky.social workshops with members. General Assembly follows in the afternoon. Members will elect new president 👀

Creating community welcoming for everyone Lebenshilfe Berlin 🇩🇪🐻 self-advocates present how they help design new building to make it accessible - asking questions, designing their versions of key elements. @inclusioneurope.bsky.social Board also see how some of the organisation’s services work.

Self-advocates' event to share and learn about inclusion - join online 11 - 12 June 2025, from 10:00 to 13:00 (Brussels time) Online It’s a space to share stories and learn together. It's a space to exchange between self-advocates and across countries. www.inclusion.eu/self-advocat...

Inclusion International published its World Congress' program The World Congress is a conference for self-advocates, family members, their organisations, and others who believe in inclusion to come together in person. inclusion.eventsair.com/world-congre...

There's so much work that needs to be done for disability rights and inclusion. Thank you @myedf.bsky.social for representing and bringing up the urgency of some of the issues.

Deinstitutionalisation for children with disabilities in Slovenia Workshop on 10 June 2025, from 10:00 to 11:30 Brussels time. We invite everyone who has experience supporting children with disabilities and wants to share it to help answer Slovenia’s questions. www.inclusion.eu/deinstitutio...