Disability issues
27 May 2025
Inclusive and accessible AI on the agenda at the UN COSP18 in June
Artificial intelligence (AI) has a major impact on our everyday life. For persons with disabilities, AI can offer plenty of opportunities. B [...]
Disability issues
11 Mar 2025
Independent living and supported decision-making – more freedom for persons with disabilites
The right to live independently is an essential part of a person's autonomy and freedom. A hybrid event in February highlighted the right to [...]
Disability issues
20 Jan 2025
1,5 miljoner till nordiskt samarbete kring funktionshinder
Nordens välfärdscenter har beviljat cirka 1,5 miljoner svenska kronor för att möjliggöra samarbete mellan funktionshindersorganisatione [...]
Disability issues
12 Dec 2024
Vägar mot ett mer inkluderande arbetsliv i Norden
När arbetsmarknaden är inkluderande kan fler få jobb. Idag upplever personer med funktionsnedsättning ofta diskriminering och barriärer [...]
Deafblindness
5 Dec 2024
Digital inclusion for persons with deafblindness – a human right
At a time when technology is advancing fast, it is more important than ever to ensure that no one is left behind. Our recent webinar Usher S [...]
Disability issues
27 Nov 2024
Universal design for a sustainable future
Universal design is needed to shape a sustainable, equitable, and resilient future for all. This was the theme for the conference UD2024 in [...]
Deafblindness
25 Nov 2024
New update of landmark definition on deafblindness
The Nordic Leadership Forum on Deafblindness has released an updated comprehensive definition of deafblindness now available in six language [...]
Deafblindness
19 Nov 2024
Nordic networks collaborating on a holistic approach to deafblindness
A storyteller with humour, developed cognition, bright understanding of others and purposeful strategies. Those were some of the findings th [...]
Disability issues
21 Oct 2024
“We need less barriers in leisure activities, education and politics“
Decision-makers should listen to young persons with disabilities – and there are several ways to get them to listen. The Nordic Youth Disa [...]
Disability issues
24 Sep 2024
Accessible crisis preparedness on the rise in the Nordic and Baltic region – but a lot remains to be done
Accessible crisis preparedness means that no one is left behind in an emergency. Representatives from the Nordic and Baltic states and disab [...]
Disability issues
6 Sep 2024
Nordic-Baltic camps, meetings and seminars – funding for disability organisations making it possible
What does an activity-packed summer camp for hearing impaired children and youth have in common with a networking meeting for persons with b [...]
