Update: Ellis Jongerius elected to Steering Group of European Platform of Self-Advocates
There are 4 candidates for election to the Steering Group of the European Platform of Self-Advocates.
The Steering Group are self-advocates elected to lead the work of the European Platform of Self-Advocates.
Current members of the Steering Group are:
- László Bercse, Hungary. Chair of the European Platform of Self-Advocates, and Vice-President of Inclusion Europe
- Oswald Föllerer, Austria. Board member of Inclusion Europe.
- Andreas Zehetner, Austria. Board member of Inclusion Europe.
- Ana Martínez, Spain.
The European Platform of Self-Advocates brings together 20 self-advocacy groups and organisations from 18 countries.
Sometimes, it’s called EPSA for short.
EPSA exists since 2000.
Ulla Topi was the first president of EPSA.
Candidates to the Steering Group
Members of EPSA elect self-advocates to be part of the Steering Group.
This year, EPSA members elect 1 new self-advocate to the Steering Group.
There are 4 candidates for election:
Lucy McKee, Scotland
Self-advocate since 2016.
Co-Chair of Enable’s National Selt-Advocacy Forum.
“Together, we are stronger in pushing for equal rights, inclusion and respect for people with learning disabilities.”
Andreea Raluca, Romania
Self-advocate since 2012.
Co-President of Ceva de Spus.
“I want to change people’s mentality about disability.”
Ellis Jongerius, Netherlands
Self-advocate since 2008.
Director of LFB.
“Having an intellectual disability comes with many challenges. These challenges don’t stop at the Dutch border. Together, we can achieve more in Europe.”
Anne-Lii Kidra, Estonia
Self-advocate since 2020.
Involved in the work of EVPIT.
“I want to motivate and support self-advocates. I want to encourage people to stand up for themselves and know their rights.”
Update: Ellis Jongerius elected to Steering Group of European Platform of Self-Advocates