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It was a delight to be at the Social History of Learning Disabilities conference! We presented our video CVs project ĊaVetta għall-Futur (Key to the Future). For more info on how video CVs promote achievements of persons with intellectual disabilities visit: www.um.edu.mt/socialwellbe...
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12 September 1895 | Italian Jew, Oscar Morpurgo, was born in Ancona.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from Milan on 30 January 1944. He did not survive. https://t.co/IyvJ4pPIEh
He was deported to #Auschwitz from Milan on 30 January 1944. He did not survive. https://t.co/IyvJ4pPIEh
September 12, 2025 at 2:00 PM
12 September 1895 | Italian Jew, Oscar Morpurgo, was born in Ancona.
He was deported to #Auschwitz from Milan on 30 January 1944. He did not survive. https://t.co/IyvJ4pPIEh
He was deported to #Auschwitz from Milan on 30 January 1944. He did not survive. https://t.co/IyvJ4pPIEh
Trump’s Slavish Stupidity www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/o...
Opinion | Trump’s Slavish Stupidity
www.nytimes.com
August 23, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Trump’s Slavish Stupidity www.nytimes.com/2025/08/23/o...
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#Malta is introducing a new petsonal autonomy bill with implications for rights of disabled people/persons with #disabilities
My colleague & friend at Dept #Disability Studies, Uni of Malta, @anne-mariecallus.bsky.social, has concerns
Important intervention/advocacy
www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/ne...
My colleague & friend at Dept #Disability Studies, Uni of Malta, @anne-mariecallus.bsky.social, has concerns
Important intervention/advocacy
www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/ne...
Reflections on the Personal Autonomy Support Bill
By Prof. Anne-Marie Callus from the Department of Disability Studies within the Faculty for Social Wellbeing
www.um.edu.mt
July 30, 2025 at 12:18 PM
#Malta is introducing a new petsonal autonomy bill with implications for rights of disabled people/persons with #disabilities
My colleague & friend at Dept #Disability Studies, Uni of Malta, @anne-mariecallus.bsky.social, has concerns
Important intervention/advocacy
www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/ne...
My colleague & friend at Dept #Disability Studies, Uni of Malta, @anne-mariecallus.bsky.social, has concerns
Important intervention/advocacy
www.um.edu.mt/newspoint/ne...
It was a delight to be at the Social History of Learning Disabilities conference! We presented our video CVs project ĊaVetta għall-Futur (Key to the Future). For more info on how video CVs promote achievements of persons with intellectual disabilities visit: www.um.edu.mt/socialwellbe...
July 11, 2025 at 4:00 PM
It was a delight to be at the Social History of Learning Disabilities conference! We presented our video CVs project ĊaVetta għall-Futur (Key to the Future). For more info on how video CVs promote achievements of persons with intellectual disabilities visit: www.um.edu.mt/socialwellbe...
Happy to share this article on the power of music for persons with intellectual disabilities
journals.openedition.org/alterjdr/10381
journals.openedition.org/alterjdr/10381
Empowering sounds or trivial rhythmic variations?
1. Introduction Art and culture offer humanity creative ways of expression that often transcend normative language. Art holds much potential in providing alternative modes of expression (Gergen & G...
journals.openedition.org
July 1, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Happy to share this article on the power of music for persons with intellectual disabilities
journals.openedition.org/alterjdr/10381
journals.openedition.org/alterjdr/10381
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I’d lost my childhood love of reading – but rediscovered it when I set aside my iPhone | Adrian Chiles
I’d lost my childhood love of reading – but rediscovered it when I set aside my iPhone | Adrian Chiles
You can keep your ebooks. There is no better way to engage with words than through a paperback
www.theguardian.com
June 25, 2025 at 7:23 PM
I’d lost my childhood love of reading – but rediscovered it when I set aside my iPhone | Adrian Chiles
We’re still in the ‘consultation’ process about assisted dying in Malta and there’s already talk of widening the criteria 😒 timesofmalta.com/article/euth...
Euthanasia: Proposed six-month window for terminally ill could be extended
Parliamentary Secretary Rebecca Buttigieg 'doesn't exclude' change
timesofmalta.com
May 24, 2025 at 7:07 AM
We’re still in the ‘consultation’ process about assisted dying in Malta and there’s already talk of widening the criteria 😒 timesofmalta.com/article/euth...
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How can we make web design and content more accessible for everyone?
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD
Read more: ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD
Read more: ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...
May 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
How can we make web design and content more accessible for everyone?
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD
Read more: ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...
#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #GAAD
Read more: ukhomeoffice.github.io/accessibilit...
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Join us for the upcoming workshop on 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 – 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 organised by the Inequalities and Democracy Work Group, CEU Democracy Institute. The event will be live streamed.
ℹ️ Details and registration: events.ceu.edu/2025-05-30/d...
ℹ️ Details and registration: events.ceu.edu/2025-05-30/d...
DISDEM 1.0 Workshop: Disability and Democracy – Perspectives from diverse political and policy regimes
events.ceu.edu
May 11, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Join us for the upcoming workshop on 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘆 – 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀 organised by the Inequalities and Democracy Work Group, CEU Democracy Institute. The event will be live streamed.
ℹ️ Details and registration: events.ceu.edu/2025-05-30/d...
ℹ️ Details and registration: events.ceu.edu/2025-05-30/d...
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29 April 1935 | A Dutch Jew, Jacques Zeldenrust, was born in Rijswijk.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 5 March 1944 in a transport of 732 Jews deported from Westerbork. He was among 477 people murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 5 March 1944 in a transport of 732 Jews deported from Westerbork. He was among 477 people murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
April 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
29 April 1935 | A Dutch Jew, Jacques Zeldenrust, was born in Rijswijk.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 5 March 1944 in a transport of 732 Jews deported from Westerbork. He was among 477 people murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 5 March 1944 in a transport of 732 Jews deported from Westerbork. He was among 477 people murdered in a gas chamber after the selection.
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‘We remember as true things that never even happened’: Julian Barnes on memory and changing his mind
‘We remember as true things that never even happened’: Julian Barnes on memory and changing his mind
The Booker-prize winning novelist reflects on the times in his life when recollection and imagination have intertwined, and wonders whether we can ever rely on our brains to provide us with the truth
www.theguardian.com
March 16, 2025 at 5:32 PM
‘We remember as true things that never even happened’: Julian Barnes on memory and changing his mind
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Cartoon by Nick Anderson
February 27, 2025 at 3:31 AM
Cartoon by Nick Anderson
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16 February 1873 | An Italian Jew, Attilio della Torre, was born in Florence.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 10 April 1944 in a transport of 935 Jews. He was murdered in a gas chamber together with 611 other people.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 10 April 1944 in a transport of 935 Jews. He was murdered in a gas chamber together with 611 other people.
February 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
16 February 1873 | An Italian Jew, Attilio della Torre, was born in Florence.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 10 April 1944 in a transport of 935 Jews. He was murdered in a gas chamber together with 611 other people.
He arrived at #Auschwitz on 10 April 1944 in a transport of 935 Jews. He was murdered in a gas chamber together with 611 other people.
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Elle devait assurer "l'égalité des droits et des chances" aux personnes handicapées. Vingt ans après son adoption, la "loi handicap" a permis des avancées mais reste largement en-deçà de son ambition initiale, selon les associations.
➡️ u.afp.com/S45y
➡️ u.afp.com/S45y
February 5, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Elle devait assurer "l'égalité des droits et des chances" aux personnes handicapées. Vingt ans après son adoption, la "loi handicap" a permis des avancées mais reste largement en-deçà de son ambition initiale, selon les associations.
➡️ u.afp.com/S45y
➡️ u.afp.com/S45y
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1 February 1937 | An Italian Jewish girl, Enrica della Rocca, was born in Rome.
In October 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz and, after selection, murdered in a gas chamber.
In October 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz and, after selection, murdered in a gas chamber.
February 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM
1 February 1937 | An Italian Jewish girl, Enrica della Rocca, was born in Rome.
In October 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz and, after selection, murdered in a gas chamber.
In October 1943 she was deported to #Auschwitz and, after selection, murdered in a gas chamber.
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Some of those who faced criminal charges after joining the mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are expected to attend Donald Trump's inauguration today. Trump has vowed repeatedly to pardon many of those who have been charged, perhaps including even defendants accused of violent crimes.
Some Jan. 6 Rioters Are Expected to Attend Trump’s Inauguration
At least eight rioters who have faced criminal charges have been granted permission to attend. Most were accused of relatively minor offenses.
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Some of those who faced criminal charges after joining the mob that stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, are expected to attend Donald Trump's inauguration today. Trump has vowed repeatedly to pardon many of those who have been charged, perhaps including even defendants accused of violent crimes.
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"One of the signs of the present time is the idea of participation, the right that all persons have to participate in the construction of their own common good...
#StOscarRomero
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#StOscarRomero
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January 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
"One of the signs of the present time is the idea of participation, the right that all persons have to participate in the construction of their own common good...
#StOscarRomero
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#StOscarRomero
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19 January 1924 | A Jew Anshel Grunberger was born in Gorond. During the war he lived in Munkacs (Mukacevo).
In 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz. He did not survive.
In 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz. He did not survive.
January 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
19 January 1924 | A Jew Anshel Grunberger was born in Gorond. During the war he lived in Munkacs (Mukacevo).
In 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz. He did not survive.
In 1944 he was deported to #Auschwitz. He did not survive.
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31 December 1929 | French Jewish girl, Francine Bejrach, was born in Paris.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Drancy on 21 August 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Drancy on 21 August 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
December 31, 2024 at 6:00 AM
31 December 1929 | French Jewish girl, Francine Bejrach, was born in Paris.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Drancy on 21 August 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.
She was deported to #Auschwitz from Drancy on 21 August 1942. She was murdered in a gas chamber after arrival selection.