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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 21h

Worried about how Artificial Intelligence affects persons with disabilities?

Register to our webinar on 28 October: www.edf-feph.org/events-slug/...
- learn about the AI Act
- get guidance on advocacy
- discover our toolkit for civil society

📩 Stay informed about #AI: mailchi.mp/edf-feph/ai-...

EU Artificial Intelligence Act webinar: Updated toolkit launch

Following our webinar on 15 October 2024, we are continuing the conversation on the EU Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act and its impact on persons with disabilities. In this new session, the European…

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Kamil Goungor @kamiloulis.bsky.social · 9d

Following this super interesting (and important) conference, that unfortunately is not accessible (once again). Apparently disabled people are not affected by climate change... #NoOneLeftBehind

@enil-eu.bsky.social @myedf.bsky.social @euclimateaction.bsky.social

EU Climate Action @euclimateaction.bsky.social · 23d

📢 Last chance! Registration for in-person attendance at our big climate event (30 Sept, Brussels + online) closes tonight at 23:59.

✨ Hear from EU policymakers, business leaders, financial institutions, & changemakers shaping the transition.

🔗 climate.ec.europa.eu/citizens-sta...

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 3d

Today we go green for #WorldCerebralPalsyDay 💚

800,000 people in the EU live with CP. Each with unique needs that require tailored solutions.
Read the edition of our newsletter dedicated to their voices, issues, and demands.
mailchi.mp/edf-feph/dv2...

#UniqueAndUnited

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 8d

Today is #InternationalDayofOlderPersons

Older people with disabilities face challenges like lack of long-term support and barriers to autonomy.

In our #DisabilityVoice we share their voices and discuss the EU Action Plan to combat ageism.

Thanks @ageplatformeu.bsky.social
bit.ly/DVSept

Promotional banner for the Disability Voice in September.

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 10d

Public Statement: security incident at EDF’s online event.

www.edf-feph.org/public-state...

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 13d

Proud to join the #BuildBetterLives campaign!

Millions in the EU face unsafe, unhealthy homes. We join this campaign to advocate not only for better living conditions, but also for accessible, affordable, and energy-efficient housing for all.

More on the campaign: www.edf-feph.org/build-better...

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 14d

Accessibility and Universal Design must be part of higher education policy and curricula.

It is why the Nicosia declaration calls for structural change in higher education.

Join more than 100 signatories (individuals and organisations) in endorsing the declaration: aaate.net/the-nicosia-...

EDF staff member Roberta Lulli signs the Nicosia Declaration on behalf of the European Disability Forum

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 16d

Today is International #SignLanguageDay. Did you know there are, at least, 29 sign languages in the European Union? But the Union does not recognise them as official languages.

We join the European Union of the Deaf's call: recognise them and prevent discrimination!
eud.eu/the-publicat...

Humberto Insolera, a tall men in a suit, stands up and signs from the podium of the European Parliament

Ronit Laquerrière-Leven, Vice-President of EUD, signs a statement from the plenary of the European Parliament

Two people sign during a reception in the European Parliament

A sign interpreter translates during a meeting

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 16d

Today, we celebrate 5 years of the #WebAccessibility Directive.

In her speech, our Executive Director underlined how this law is an example of legislation driving innovation:
- Clear standards
- Forward thinking

Web accessibility is a necessity, not a luxury.
@iaaporg.bsky.social

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EU Council @consilium.europa.eu · 16d

Did you know that in the EU there are:
✅ 30 sign languages
✅ over 1 million sign language users
✅ around 51 million people with a hearing impairment

The 🇪🇺 embraces diversity and inclusion!

#InternationalDayofSignLanguages

Illustration in blue ink on yellow background. Two hands, showing the letters "E" and "U" in sign language. The text reads: International Day of Sign Languages.

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 21d

💻 Celebrate #accessibility with us!

Join us together with IAAP EU on 22–23 September for the 5th anniversary of the Web Accessibility Directive.

Workshops to share expertise, raise awareness and strengthen digital accessibility in Europe.

👇 Register now

International Association of Accessibility Professionals

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · 22d

Transport is not a luxury: it is a basic service that allows us to be active members of society. But millions of persons with disabilities still face challenges and inaccessibility.

On #EuropeanMobilityWeek, we call for strong laws to ensure mobility for all: www.edf-feph.org/european-mob...

An older man in a wheelchair is pushed by an airport assistant through a windowed corridor witha bright blue floor from the gate to the plane

An older woman in a wheelchair is seen at the end of a set of stairs. On her left stands a beautiful Metro sign in Art nouveau. Nowhere to be seen: an accessible way to access the metro

An wheelchair user with a white t-shir saying "Act!" approaches a grey and orange bus

Yellow raised floor tiles also called "tactile paving" next to train tracks at a train station

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Sep 9

Strong rules and legislation are essential to ensure our rights.

This wave of deregulation risks further marginalising persons with disabilities and regressing on the hard won rights of the past years.

This is why we joined @caneurope.org and 470 other organisations on this strong statement.

Climate Action Network (CAN) Europe @caneurope.org · Sep 9

Our protection is being sold for profits.

Ahead of Von Der Leyen's 'State of the Union' speech tomorrow, 470 organisations are calling a stop to the EU's drastic deregulation spree on environmental protection, social rights, digital rights and climate policies back many years.

470 organisations denounce deregulation campaign ahead of State of the Union speech

Instead of driving a bold green industrial policy, the EU is surrendering to the polluting industries demanding deregulation and delay. Watering down the 2040 climate target and dismantling…

caneurope.org

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Sep 9

Does your organisation want to create or strengthen a Women’s Committee?

Join our peer exchange to share best practices, tackle common barriers and get inspired by others in the disability movement.

🗓️ 25 September | 11:00 CET
🔗 Register: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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EASPD @easpd.eu · Jul 16

We have launched registrations for our upcoming conference on supporting families of people with disabilities in Turin! Register👇
www.easpdconference.eu

#EmpoweringFamilies

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Sep 3

Join us on 11 September for a chat with @Oracle about its accessibility journey and collaboration with the accessibility community.

We will also discuss:
- Updates on EU accessibility policies
- The way AI can contribute to accessibility

Register: www.edf-feph.org/events-slug/...

A hands-on experience on accessibility. Fireside chat with Oracle.
11 September 2025, 16:00 Central European Summer Time.
Free online event by the European Disability Forum and Oracle.

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Sep 1

Read our 2024 Annual Report!

Wins: #DisabilityCard, stronger EU laws on on violence against women and accessible elections, aid for 70,000+ in Ukraine
Challenges: rights backlash, disability sidelined in EU priorities

Our message is clear: no turning back on rights
www.edf-feph.org/publications...

Illustration in white a blue portraying a grupo of people with different disabilities.

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Aug 29

It is time for Denmark to take the reins of the Presidency of the Council of the EU.

What are their plans for disability rights? Check our article to know more:
www.edf-feph.org/danish-presi...

View of Copenhagen with a Danish flag in the foreground

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Aug 27

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European Accessibility Summit 2025

The European Disability Forum is thrilled to invite you to the 5th European Accessibility Summit, organised with the support of Microsoft. The Summit, taking place in Brussels and online on October…

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Aug 27

And on #InclusiveEducation with:
- Dr. Klaus Miesenberger
- Lydia Vlagsma, co-chair of our Youth Committee

A composite image: on the left logos of EDF, Microsoft and the Accessibility Summit, with name of panel 'Fireside Chat - Inclusive Learning: Accessibility in Higher Education'. On the right photos of the panellists - Dr Klaus Miesenberger and Lydia Vlagsma

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Aug 27

We will then focus on #EUBudget and Public Procurement for accessibility.
Speakers:
- Canada's Chief Accessibility Officer Stephanie Cadieux
- Accessibility consultant Peter Kemmeny
- European Commission's Inmaculada Placencia Porrero

Moderated by Thomas Bignal, Secretary-General EASPD

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Aug 27

Opening the afternoon sessions: an empowering talk on #WomenInTech and women with disabilities with Dr Cecily Morrison

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Aug 27

We will then explore #ArtificialIntelligence for accessibility with speakers Alejandro Moledo, and Daniele Rovere from Intesa San Paolo

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Aug 27

Our first panel will focus on how countries are enforcing the #AccessibilityAct.

We will hear examples from:
Sweden by Mia Alghren
Ireland by Dr. Dónal Fitzpatrick
The Netherlands by Özlem Sehirli-Kaya
Moderated by Jamie Dean, Accessibility Regulation Team Lead at Microsoft

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A composite image: on the left logos of EDF, Microsoft and the Accessibility Summit, with name of panel 'The European Accessibility Act: National Enforcement in Focus'. On the right photos of the panellis - from top left to bottom right: Mia Alghren, Dr Donal Fitzpatrick, Jamie Dean (Moderator), Özlem Sehirli-Kaya

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European Disability Forum @myedf.bsky.social · Aug 27

Microsoft's very own Jenny Lay-Flurrie and our Executive Director Catherine Naughton will open the event!

These accessibility champions will set the tone for the day...

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