Join online: Using Our Voices for Inclusive Democracy. 7–8 April 2026
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People with intellectual disabilities from across Europe come together to share experiences, ideas, and solutions for participation in society and democracy.
Using Our Voices for Inclusive Democracy
7–8 April 2026
10:00 – 13:00 (Brussels time)
This online event brings together self-advocates and others advocating for inclusion from several European countries. It's a supportive space for learning, dialogue, and exchange.
The event takes place over two days.
Self-advocates lead the conversation. Participants share experiences that promote inclusion, rights, and representation.
Topics include:
- Having a voice. A podcast made by people with Down syndrome.
- Work and salary survey. Research done by self-advocates.
- Real jobs, real pay. People with intellectual disabilities working in the open labour market.
- Using data for advocacy. How we measure inclusion and understand if people with intellectual disabilities are truly included in society.
- Self-advocates platforms. How people can organise and make their voices stronger.
- Media and representation. How people with intellectual disabilities can use their own voice in the media.
- Working with politicians. How to speak up and ask for inclusive policies.
- Women with intellectual disabilities. Talking about challenges and gender equality.
- Collaboration and support for inclusion. Learning about work supporting people with Down syndrome across Europe.
Speakers at the event come from organisations in different countries:
- Austria,
- Georgia,
- Hungary,
- Iceland,
- Slovenia,
- and two European organisations.
Participants are expected to come from several other different countries, bringing a lot of experiences and ideas to learn from.
This event is organised as part of the Unity project, improving participation of people with intellectual disabilities in democracy. This project is co-funded by the European Union.
