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The European Network on Independent Living (ENIL) is a Europe-wide network of Disabled People, with members throughout Europe who promote our right to Independent Living. https://enil.eu/

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The new Disability Strategy is out! Learn its contents and how it can affect independent living in your own country! Date: 16 June 2026 Time: 15:00–16:00 CEST Location: Online Register: shorturl.at/ckUre

Last chance to register for tomorrow's webinar! Don't miss it!

What is Independent Living for disabled people?

✨ Meet Sofia, ENIL’s trainee! From social sciences to disability advocacy, Sofia’s journey led her to ENIL after taking part in the 2024 Freedom Drive. Now she wants to help make sure disabled people have a seat at every table. 🔗 shorturl.at/Enfhd

📢 Join ENIL’s next EU Policy Briefing! Learn what the EU is planning for the future of disabled people! Register: shorturl.at/0GF63

✨ Meet Yannis, ENIL’s ESC volunteer! A blind queer advocate from Greece, Yannis brings his voice, creativity and lived experience to ENIL in Brussels. 🔗 Read his story: shorturl.at/HRldN

At COSP19, Nadia Hadad highlighted how personal budgets support choice and control, but warned that waiting lists and restrictive reforms threaten Independent Living. Watch the full event: shorturl.at/g3UJN

✨ From Independent Living to European advocacy Meet Anna Decandia, ENIL’s new ESC volunteer in Brussels. Her journey spans personal assistance, Erasmus+ experiences, Disability Studies, the Paralympic Movement and now ENIL. Read her story: shorturl.at/2aesc

Independent Living is not about adapting institutions. At #COSP19, Nadia Hadad called for the 18 pillars of Independent Living to guide action on Article 19 CRPD. Watch full side event: shorturl.at/qjrac

Will you attend COSP19 in New York? Don't miss this Side Event! More information: shorturl.at/IkX3Y #COSP19 #CRPD

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By Yannis Vitsos – ENIL’s ESC Volunteer I’m currently sitting at my desk, at ENIL’s office, looking at my to-do list for this week. ...

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On My Way To ENIL - ENIL

By Sofia Gonçalves – ENIL’s Trainee Hi everyone! I’m Sofia Gonçalves, a visually impaired woman. I am originally from Portugal, though I’ve called Brussels ...

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From questions in the classroom to disability advocacy - ENIL

Date: 16 June 2026Time: 15:00–16:00 CESTLocation: OnlineRegister: https://shorturl.at/ckUre ENIL invites you to the second EU Policy Briefing of 2026, focusing on the enhanced EU ...

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WEBINAR: EU Policy Briefing III - A look at the EU Disability Strategy 2026-2030 - ENIL

This side event, co-organised by the European Network on Independent Living and the Government of Belgium will take stock of what has been done to turn the aspirations of Article 19 of the CRPD into r...

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CRPD at 20: Are we any closer to Independent Living for All? (COSP19 Side Event)

By Anna Decandia – ENIL’s ESC Volunteer Hello everyone! I’m Anna, I’m 25, and I’ve recently moved from Northern Italy to join the ENIL ...

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From Independent Living to European Advocacy - ENIL

Organised by ENIL’s Independent Living Research Network Date: 12 JuneTime: 10:00 – 12:00 CESTLocation: Online via ZoomRegister: https://shorturl.at/YPmcv This webinar will explore how research ...

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WEBINAR: Co-production in Independent Living Research - ENIL

Side event during the 19th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the CRPD (COSP 19) Date: 9 June 2026Time: 10:00 – 11:15 ...

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Side Event: CRPD at 20 - Are we any closer to Independent Living for All? - ENIL