Funktionshinder
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 [...]
Dövblindhet
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 [...]
Dövblindhet
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 [...]
Funktionshinder
21 okt 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 [...]
Funktionshinder
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 [...]
Funktionshinder
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 [...]
Funktionshinder
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 [...]
Funktionshinder
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 [...]
Dövblindhet
10 jun 2024
How persons with deafblindness experience art and music through touch – new honorary doctor
How do you experience art and music when one or two senses are lost? For individuals with deafblindness, their experience relies on the rema [...]
Dövblindhet
4 jun 2024
Holistic video analysis gives deeper insights into the communication of persons with deafblindness
New holistic approach helps create better understanding of communicative abilities and potentials in persons with deafblindness. “Everyon [...]
Funktionshinder
27 maj 2024
Accessible crisis preparedness will be highlighted at the UN COSP17
Accessible crisis preparedness and crisis communication are important factors when we build and strengthen society’s ability to prevent an [...]
Funktionshinder
7 maj 2024
Webinar: Knowledge sharing and networking in the social sector across the Nordic countries
The Nordic societies are built on a strong welfare model. Several structures in the social systems are similar, and so are the challenges. A [...]