disability
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3 March Mar 2016 1645 03 March 2016 Different. Just like you
A handbook designed for professionals and volunteers who engage with persons with disabilities in their work. A guidance in planning and implementing activities in relation to psychosocial support and inclusion.
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29 February Feb 2016 1339 29 February 2016 We need more inclusion for people with disabilities
Over one billion people in the world live with disabilities. According to a recent report, for 1/7 of our global population, inclusion in society is made more difficult by physical barriers such as inaccesible buildings, and mental barriers of stigma and discrimination. Promoting a psychosocial approach to inclusion through empowerment might be the solution.
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10 February Feb 2016 1017 10 February 2016 Brando Benifei: «Politics must be ambitious with the rights of disabled people»
Disabled people and the associations involved with their aspirations can count on the genuine commitment of the young MEP Brando Benifei. In this interview to Vita International he is calling to include the perspective of disabled people in every piece of legislation.
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3 February Feb 2016 1142 03 February 2016 3rd European Independent Living Day: start planning now
Since 2014 ENIL celebrates Independent Living and its philosophy on May 5th – the European Day for Independent Living. Join ENIL this year again! Together we can grab this opportunity to raise awareness on Independent Living. And much more.
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9 December Dec 2015 1336 09 December 2015 Renewed hope for progress for persons with disabilities in the EU
Persons with disabilities are a growing share of the European population. Their daily life is hampered by a lack of accessible goods and services. Although the European Union has set a framework for promoting accessibility, its implementation has not been easy.
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8 December Dec 2015 1338 08 December 2015 Access City Award 2016 for access-friendly cities goes to Milan
The prize is awarded to European cities for their efforts to improve accessibility for people with disabilities and the elderly.
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2 December Dec 2015 1538 02 December 2015 The European Disability Forum welcomes the European Accessibility Act
On December 2 the European Commission published the European Accessibility Act. The European Disability Forum welcomes this long-awaited piece of legislation that has been at the centre of its Freedom of Movement campaign for over three years.
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2 November Nov 2015 1046 02 November 2015 Microfranchise Solidaire, a new form of social entrepreneurship
Launched by Adie, France’s pioneer microcredit organization, it is an innovative concept that uses the strength of the franchising model and puts it at the service of micro-entrepreneurship.
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1 November Nov 2015 1949 01 November 2015 The app that gives new eyes to the blind
Be My Eyes is a non-profit app that uses video calls to connects blind users who need help with sighted users. The project has been selected to participate in Singularity University's accelerator program, which takes place at NASA's Research Centre in California.