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UN Policy Brief for a disability-inclusive response to COVID-19

Through this paper, the UN highlights the impact of COVID19 on persons with disabilities and the key actions and recommendations to make the response and recovery inclusive of persons with disabilities.

UN Special Rapporteur warns against ableism in medical and scientific practice

Deeply rooted negative perceptions on the value of people with disabilities in society continue to influence legislation, policies, customs and practices related to prevention, cure and assisted dying

How is the coronavirus affecting people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus?

To ensure that people with spina bifida and hydrocephalus receive the right information and support, we need to hear your experiences and concerns with regard to the coronavirus (COVID-19)

IF recommendations to the new European Commission 2019-2024

We hope that the new European Commission will work towards the full inclusion of persons with spina bifida and hydrocephalus in line with the CRPD

Launch of the European Semester 2020: what about persons with disabilities?

The European Semester indicates which will be the social and economic priorities for the EU and IF and its members should raise the voice to highlight what is needed to improve the life of persons with SBH

Discussion on the next EU Disability Strategy at the European Parliament

Discussion at the European Parliament plenary session on the EU disability strategy post-2020. Commissioner Helena Dalli, responsible for Equality, answered questions from MEPs

IF calls on the EPSCO Council: a swift transposition of the Work-Life Balance Directive is needed!

The WLB Directive is key for families who have members with SBH, the EPSO Council and the EU Member States should swiftly and fully transpose the directive

IF responds to UN Special Rapporteur questionnaire on bioethics and disability

IF describes how the negative perception of disability has influenced strategies and policies related to prenatal screening, abortion and euthanasia

IF survey on ageing available in 12 languages!

The survey is now available in English, Dutch/Flemish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish and Turkish