Ellis Jongerius was elected to the Steering Group of the European Platform of Self-Advocates. She was elected from 4 candidates for the role.
Ellis Jongerius is a self-advocate since 2008.
Ellis is the director of LFB, self-advocacy organisation in the Netherlands.
“Having an intellectual disability comes with many challenges.
These challenges don’t stop at the Dutch border.
Together, we can achieve more in Europe.”
Steering Group
The Steering Group are self-advocates elected to lead the work of the European Platform of Self-Advocates.
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.
- Ellis Jongerius, Netherlands.
EPSA – European Platform of Self-Advocates
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.
