Inclusion Europe

@InclusionEurope

Ambitions. Rights. Belonging.
20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families from 39 countries. #inclusion #selfadvocacy

Europe 🇪🇺; Brussels inclusion.eu Joined September 2009

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Inclusion Europe @InclusionEurope Jun 2, 2025

In 2022, Fintan was elected as the first person with Down syndrome to hold public office in Ireland. Fintan works hard to support people with disabilities. Fintan wants to help make laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities.
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I'm very proud to be able to represent people with disabilities and making sure our voices are heard. One day I will be in the European Parliament. Fintan Bray.

Inclusion Europe @InclusionEurope May 15, 2025

Growing up as a sibling of a person with disabilities, with Aoife McGarry and Inge Volleberg. Hear from siblings sharing their stories and how advocacy shaped their paths. Listen to the podcast here: creators.spotify.com/pod/profile/in…

I found support through other siblings of people with intellectual disabilities. Having people who could relate to my experience meant that I could be completely honest about my feelings without fear of judgment. Inge Volleberg. Inclusion Europe.

Inclusion Europe @InclusionEurope May 12, 2025

Nicolas Vanwinsen is the first person with Down syndrome to be elected as municipal councillor in Belgium. He wants to improve his community and make it more accessible. Nicolas believes that people with disabilities can bring new ideas to politics.
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People with disabilities and people without disabilities should have equal opportunities. I want to be an example for people with a disability. Now, it is very segregated, and I want to bring it together. There has never been a person with a disability on the city council, and I want to change that. Nicolas Vanwinsen.

Inclusion Europe @InclusionEurope May 8, 2025

📢 Raisa Kravchenko reminds us that it's not just about the money. The real challenge is how well community-based services for people with intellectual disabilities are integrated into our laws and systems.
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The structural setup for community-based services is crucial. It goes beyond funding; it’s about how well established these services are in law and procedures. Raisa Kravchenko. VGO Coalition.

Inclusion Europe @InclusionEurope May 7, 2025

Eléonore Laloux showed that her experience and perspective are strengths. She worked on many projects to help people with intellectual disabilities. She is the first person in France with Down syndrome to become a public official.
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Believe in yourself. Your difference is your strength. You have a unique view that can help improve things. Find people who support you and your goals. Stay true to yourself and your values. Politics can be hard, but don’t give up. Every step you take makes a difference. You can help build a better and fairer world. Eléonore Laloux.