A new report by the European Migration Network (EMN) entitled ‘Bridging the digital divide: digital services in legal migration procedures for accessibility and inclusion’examines how digital services can improve accessibility for applicants with disabilities and for those who are digitally disadvantaged. Based on contributions from 25 EMN member and observer countries, the report compares approaches […]
The Commission is proposing new measures to tackle poverty and improve the lives of people with disabilities
The European Commission has presented an ambitious social plan aimed at helping to eradicate poverty and promote the rights of people with disabilities across the EU. The package includes thefirst European strategy against poverty—the Commission’s plan to help eradicate poverty in the EU by 2050—; a proposal for a Council Recommendation oncombating housing exclusion; and […]
4th Indalo Debate and Public Speaking Tournament at the University of Almería
The European Documentation Centre at the University of Almería is collaborating with the UAL Debating Society to organise the 4th UAL Indalo Debate and Public Speaking Tournament. This year, the debate centres on the following question: “Are Spanish universities committed to the integration of people with disabilities beyond the requirements of European Union regulations?“. As […]
Consejo y Parlamento Europeo un acuerdo sobre la tarjeta de discapacidad y la tarjeta de estacionamiento de la UE
The Council’s presidency reached an agreement with the European Parliament’s negotiators on the directive establishing the European disability card and the European parking card for persons with disabilities. National authorities will be responsible for issuing physical and digital European disability cards, in an accessible format. The cards will be recognised throughout the EU as proof of disability or entitlement […]
CJEU: People with disabilities can set age bracket requirements for their personal assistant.
The hiring of a personal assistant to help a disabled person in everyday life may be limited to persons within the same age range The ensuing difference of treatment on grounds of age may be justified having regard to the nature of the personal assistance services provided AP Assistenzprofis is a Germany company specialising in […]
EDF Photo Competition
The European Disability Forum, under the 2023 motto “Breaking Barriers – Stories and voices of women and girls with disabilities” is inviting all EU/EEA citizens or residents from all ages to join the competition and submit one image that breaks down stereotypes and preconceptions surrounding women with disabilities from diverse cultural, background, and/or ethnic contexts. The […]
2023: a year for skills and inclusion
Social inclusion in education and skills development is taking centre stage in 2023, with the European Year of Skills running the agenda for the next months. A recent survey within the European Union and ten of its neighbouring countries, undertaken by Eurofound and the ETF, reveals not only the number of challenges faced by societies to address social inclusion, […]
Cordoba and Merida among the finalists for the Accessible City Award
Cordoba (Spain), Grenoble (France), Hamburg (Germany), Ljubljana (Slovenia), Mérida (Spain) and Skellefteå (Sweden) have been selected as finalists for the “Accessible City Award 2023”. These cities can now, on their merits, receive recognition as cities accessible to all, including people with disabilities. Věra Jourová, Vice President responsible for Values and Transparency, said, “I would like […]
Vaccine (in)equity – no right of way for persons with disabilities in the EU
Faced with many barriers and less able to maintain social and physical distance, persons with disabilities are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 and falling severely ill as a result of the disease. However, in the EU they have not been explicitly included in priority groups for vaccination. National vaccination strategies do not have clear-cut […]