For full rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities and families.
The document is available in several languages, below.
Why do European elections matter
The manifesto (.pdf) talks about why it’s important for people with intellectual disabilities and their families to vote in the 2024 European Parliament elections. It highlights that the people who get elected can make rules that affect everyone in the European Union, especialy including those with disabilities.
EU and people with disabilities
The document explains things the EU is doing to help people with disabilities, like the European Disability card and European Disability Strategy. But it also talks about the problems that still exist, like ongoing segregation and discrimination of people with intellectual disabiilties.
Right to vote
The manifesto talks about the problems that people with disabilities still face, like not having enough support to live on their own or find jobs.
The document mentions that in 4 countries, people with intellectual disabilities under guardianship cannot vote at all.
The manifesto is raising concerns about the need for reform in guardianship laws to ensure the full inclusion and participation in the electoral process.
When and how to vote
The document says that voting is really important because it helps choose the people who make decisions.
It encourages people to think about what candidates say about disability issues and if they make it easy for everyone to understand.
Use your vote manifesto
Use your vote: European elections manifesto.
Accessible elections resources
How to make elections accessible: Tools, recommendations, practices.
Easy to read magazine, issue 2/2023 about voting, in 9 languages.