International
Selected disability news from around the world, with relevance for UK readers.
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EDF Starts ‘Get AI Ready Train-the-Trainer’ Programme
The European Disability Forum (EDF) has welcomed EDF’s recent initiative in launching the ‘Get AI Ready Train-the-Trainer’ programme, aimed at equipping trainers and educators…
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Stronger policies and better implementation: European Disability Forum meets EU Commissioner for equality
Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality, met with a delegation from the European Disability Forum (EDF) on 29 September to discuss the European Commission’s…
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Victims with disabilities must be at the centre of the EU victims’ rights strategy: join the EU public consultation!
The European Disability Forum (EDF) is calling for victims with disabilities to be placed at the heart of the European Union’s strategy on victims’…
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European disability movement discusses disability priorities with Luxembourg Minister of Family
European Disability Leaders Meet Luxembourg Minister to Discuss Priorities A delegation of European disability leaders met with Luxembourg’s Minister of Family, Max Hahn, on…
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Organisations file complaint against Belgium for deepening digital inequality
A coalition of organisations has lodged a complaint against Belgium, raising concerns that the country’s growing reliance on digital services is deepening inequality and…
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Wheelchairs, nappies and cancer drugs among vital items Israel blocks from Gaza
Essential Medical Supplies and Equipment Blocked from Gaza A recent blockade by Israeli authorities has severely restricted the entry of crucial medical supplies and…
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State of the European Union 2026: disability largely absent
The 2026 State of the European Union (SOTEU) address, delivered by the President of the European Commission, featured some positive steps towards accessibility but…