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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · 7d

Which actions should be taken in the EU Disability Strategy to improve access to Independent Living services?

Disabled people will discuss the question with representatives from the EU and national authorities

Join in person or online.

Register here: enil.eu/event/indepe...

Make Independent Living Services a priority in the EU Disability Strategy - ENIL

Which services do we need for progress? Date: 19th of November Time: 14:00 – 16:00 Place: Mundo Madou, Av. des Arts 7/8, 1210 Bruxelles ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · 9d

Progress on Independent Living is possible – but huge challenges remain. Updates from across Europe in our latest article: enil.eu/making-progr...

#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights

Making progress in providing access to Independent Living services - ENIL

During our Regional Members Meeting in Sarajevo, members and allies from across Europe took stock on the state of Independent Living. While the situation ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · 17d

The EU disability employment gap is growing while billions fund sheltered workshops that rarely lead to real jobs & breach the UN CRPD 💸

ENIL calls for EU reform.

🔗Read more: enil.eu/advocacy-cam...

#DisabilityRights #Employment #Inclusion #UNCRPD

Advocacy campaign for inclusive employment takes shape - ENIL

By Florian Sanden This article provides an analysis of EU policy making on employment for disabled people, presents the ENIL proposal for reform and ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · 21d

Next PAW meeting: Thu 25 Sept, 17:00–18:30 CET (Zoom)
Topic: Personal Assistance & Boundaries – balancing professionalism & personal connection.

Open to all interested in PA & Independent Living.
👉 us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#IndependentLiving #PersonalAssistance #DisabilityRights

Online meeting: Personal Assistance watch. On Thursday, 25 September, 2025. Online on Zoom.

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · 22d

Disabled voices are vital in shaping ethical tech like Brain-Computer Interfaces.

A new study shows why inclusion, informed consent & transparency are key ☝️

🔗 Read more: enil.eu/disabled-peo...

#DisabilityRights #Neurotech #Inclusion

Disabled People at the forefront of new technology - ENIL

An article written by ENIL former volunteer Vy Nguyen Without the direct and active involvement of disabled experts in the development of new technology, ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · 23d

📣 Exciting news!

The LITIGATE Final Conference is here:
✨ Advancing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities through Strategic Litigation ✨

📅 29 Oct 2025 | 📍 Brussels
🎟 Free – register now: lnkd.in/gKxqmHAY

#LITIGATE #DisabilityRights #EUVictimsRights

Promotional poster for the Liti-Gate Final Conference. The title reads: “Advancing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities through Strategic Litigation.” The event is on 29 October 2025 at the European Economic & Social Committee, VMA Building, Rue Van Maerlant 2, Brussels, Belgium. The poster notes: “Limited seats available – early registration recommended.” Logos of supporting organizations are displayed at the top, along with the EU flag and text “Co-funded by the European Union.” At the bottom, a banner reads: “Join for free: Together we can enforce rights, break barriers, and build justice.” The background image shows the Atomium landmark in Brussels.

ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · 24d

📢 Join us 29 Oct in Brussels for the Liti-Gate International Symposium on advancing disability rights through strategic litigation.

🔗 Register: enil.eu/event/advanc...

#StrategicLitigation #IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights

Advancing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities through Strategic Litigation - ENIL

International Symposium – Conclusion of the EU-funded Liti-Gate Project The Liti-Gate consortium is pleased to invite you to the International Symposium marking the conclusion ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · 24d

For Independent Living everywhere! ENIL is engaging with sympathisrs in the Balcans region at our Regional Members meeting in Bosnia and Herzegovina. We will provide expertise on how organisations can apply for EU funding to do projects.

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · 25d

Today ENIL joined @gripvzw.bsky.social's demo to denounce Belgium’s failing Personal Assistance scheme. ⚠️

20,000 disabled people wait up to 20 years while budgets are cut. ✊ Independent Living is a right – not negotiable.

#IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights #Belgium #PersonalAssistance

People singing a song about personal assistance scheme

Group of people having a minute of silence.

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Sep 10

“Disabled people” or “people with disabilities”? 💬
The words we choose shape how disability is seen—and lived.

🔗New article by ENIL volunteer Christos Meletis: enil.eu/disabled-per...

#DisabilityAwareness #DisabilityRights #DisabledPeople #PeopleWithDisabilities

Disabled Persons or Persons With Disabilities? - ENIL

An article written by ENIL’s volunteer Christos Meletis Many people—both disabled and non-disabled—don’t realize that there is an ongoing debate about whether we should ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Sep 5

📢 PAW is back!

After the summer break, Personal Assistance Watch will return on Thursday, 25 September

More info here: shorturl.at/nBxUg

#PersonalAssistance #IndependentLiving #SafeSpace #PeerSupport

Online meeting: PAW. A discussion between personal assistance users. Personal assistance watch. On Thursday 25 September, from 17:00 to 18:30 CET.

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Today ENIL met @euanacarlapereira.bsky.social (DG Justice) 🇪🇺

Among many things, we discussed the need for real #PersonalAssistance, inclusive labour markets, affordable housing & adoption of the Equal Treatment Directive—key to advancing #IndependentLiving in Europe.

5 persons posing for a photo in front of a painting. Three of them are representing ENIL and two of them are from the European Commission.

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Sep 4

Good news: the EU Commission has reversed its decision to drop the #EqualTreatmentDirective 🇪🇺

But is this enough to protect disabled people from discrimination & exclusion?

👉 Read more: shorturl.at/GOywK

#IndependentLiving #EuropeanCommission #DisabilityAwareness

Equal Treatment for All: Ending Discrimination Against Disabled People in Institutions - ENIL

The statement can be downloaded here in pdf and here in word The European Commission has decided to reverse its earlier decision to withdraw ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Sep 2

🚨 Join us, tomorrow, 3 September, (10:00–11:30 CET) for a discussion on how ableism and gender bias affect neurodivergent women and girls.

👉 Register here: shorturl.at/DDTWm

#NeuroDiversity #Gender #Disability #IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights #Intersectionality

Neurodivergent women, webinar on 3 September, from 10:00 to 11:30 CET. Online on Zoom

ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Sep 2

Today ENIL met Esben Asmussen 🇩🇰🇪🇺 (DK EU Council Presidency) to discuss Equal Treatment, misuse of EU funds & true #IndependentLiving

Independent Living = real choice, Personal Assistance & community inclusion ✅

#CRPD #EUPresidency #EUCouncil #Inclusion

Five people smiling and standing for a photo. 3 are from ENIL and the other two are from the Danish rep.

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Sep 1

The future of disability rights in Europe is being written now and ENIL has 8 big proposals. 🚀

🔗 enil.eu/new-initiati...

#IndependentLiving #Deinstitutionalization #DisabilityRights #EuropeanParliament

New initiatives for the EU Disability Strategy part II - ENIL

The European Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is the European Union´s framework in the area of disability policy for the period ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Aug 27

📣 Join our webinar: Neurodivergent Women – Behind Masking & Gender Bias

🗓 3 Sept from 10:00–11:30 CET, Online

Explore how ableism & gender bias affect neurodivergent women—from delayed diagnoses to
masking.

🔗 shorturl.at/DDTWm

ℹ️ISL & captions

#DisabilityRights

Neurodivergent Women: Unmasking Bias – Webinar - ENIL

Behind Masking and Gender Bias Exploring the intersection of neurodiversity, gender, and disability rights Date: Wednesday, 3 SeptemberTime: 10.00-11.30 CET Location: Zoom The event ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Aug 13

Work, social life, hobbies, relationships, travel – #PersonalAssistance is a key tool for #IndependentLiving

It doesn’t mean just surviving — it means having the same choices, opportunities, and freedom in daily life as non-disabled people.

#DisabilityRights #ENIL

Personal Assistance is only for basic daily needs? This is a myth.

Reality is that a personal assistant can support almost any task a disabled person wants to do.

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Aug 11

Less than one day left for our Youth Café tomorrow! Join as and let's celebrate the #InternationalYouthDay together!

ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎉 Join the 2nd ENIL Youth Café!

An online safe space for young disabled people to connect & discuss disability bias, ableism & more – in celebration of #YouthDay!

🗓️ Intl Sign & captions provided
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#DisabilityRights #IndependentLiving

The ENIL Youth Café, 12 August 2025 at 11:00 CEST. By the ENIL Youth Network. International sign language and live captioning is provided.

ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Aug 11

6 months with ENIL through ESC = activism, policy, community & growth. A life-changing step in disability rights.

➡️ Read my story: enil.eu/inside-the-m...

#ESC #Volunteer #IndependentLiving #DisabilityRights

Inside the Movement: Six Months at ENIL - ENIL

My time with ENIL has come to an end, and I can say, without a hint of exaggeration, that it has been a transformative ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Aug 8

🎉 Join the 2nd ENIL Youth Café!

An online safe space for young disabled people to connect & discuss disability bias, ableism & more – in celebration of #YouthDay!

🗓️ Intl Sign & captions provided
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#DisabilityRights #IndependentLiving

ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Aug 7

One year since the passing of Adolf Ratzka, his legacy continues at the Independent Living Institute. We honour his life by pushing forward the right to Independent Living, globally.

👉 Learn more: enil.eu/continuing-a...

#DisabilityRights #AdolfRatzka

Continuing Adolf Ratzka’s Legacy – Join Us in Advancing Independent Living - ENIL

On the 21st of July 2025 one year was marked since the passing of Adolf Ratzka. As we remember his life and extraordinary contributions, ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Aug 5

Neurodivergent women & girls face unique barriers. Join our webinar on 3 Sept (10:00 CET) to explore why — and how to change it.

🔗 Register: enil.eu/event/neurod...

#Neurodiversity #DisabilityRights #ADHD #Autism #GenderBias

Neurodivergent Women: Unmasking Bias – Webinar - ENIL

Behind Masking and Gender Bias Exploring the intersection of neurodiversity, gender, and disability rights Date: Wednesday, 3 SeptemberTime: 10.00-11.30 CET Location: Zoom The event ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Aug 4

Young disabled women from EU candidate countries came together in Brussels to lead, learn, and build power 💪

Leaderka was more than a summer school — it was a celebration of resistance, solidarity & disability justice.

🔗Read more: enil.eu/school-of-po...

#IndependentLiving

School of Political Participation for Women and Girls with Disabilities - ENIL

July was Disability Pride Month and we celebrated it in the most powerful way. ENIL (European Network on Independent Living) and Fight For Right ...

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ENIL @enil-eu.bsky.social · Aug 1

Join the 2nd ENIL Youth Café of the season 😁

The main topic that will be discussed will be disability biases, ableism and stereotypes, but other topics may arise too!

📅 12 August 2025, 11:00 CEST
🔗 Register here: shorturl.at/ntOEr

12 August 2025, 11:00 CEST. The ENIL Youth Café; By the ENIL Youth Network. International sign language and live captioning is provided

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