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 [...]
Disability issues
28 Aug 2024
Olika sätt men samma princip – så sköts övervakningen av funktionsrättskonventionen i Norden
FN:s konvention om rättigheter för personer med funktionsnedsättning, CRPD, slår fast att personer med funktionsnedsättning har rätt t [...]
Disability issues
19 Jun 2024
Crises affect persons with disabilities harder – more accessible crisis preparedness is needed
When society faces an emergency, everyone is affected. Everyone has the right to be safe and to know what is going on. However, persons with [...]
