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Autism-Europe is also a founding member of wider European networks Autism-Europe founding member Representing EU National Disability councils and other specific disability NGOs towards the EU Consultation role in the policy-making process EDF (European Disability Forum) AE founding member Promotion of a social Europe based on fundamental rights, inclusion and non- discrimination Platform of Social NGOs
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ACE Project Conference – Lubjana - Slovenia 3 February 2011
European Disability Policy : a right-based approach - "Nothing
about us without us"Aurélie Baranger –Autism-Europe Director
Autism-Europe – Presentation
Autism-Europe is also a founding member of wider European networks
Supporting the “Social Model of Disability”
Fighting for the rights of persons with Autistic Spectrum Disorders
• Right to diagnosis and access to adapted care• Right to life-long education• Right to training and to work • Implementation of the non-discrimination
principle– Right to inclusion (de-institutionalisation, etc)– Positive actions
Main European Instruments
United Nations Convention on the rights of people with disabilities
• The rights recognized by the UN Convention cover almost all policy fields (accessibility, employment, education, health, independent living, civil rights)
• Mixed competences between EU and Member States (all the MS have signed the UN Convention)
- 30 March 2007: the European Community signs theUN Convention
- Council Resolution 2008/ C 75/01: invites the Commission to begin work on a new EU Disability strategy to fully implement the UN Convention
- November 2010: Adoption of the Disability Strategy 2010-2020
- 23rd December 2010 : conclusion of the UN Convention by the EU (has to implement it in all its policies).
EU disability Strategy 2010-2020
Elimination of discrimination on the grounds of disability
Full enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms for persons with disabilities as well as their active inclusion.
The European Commission has identified eight main areas for action: Accessibility, Participation, Equality, Employment, Education and training, Social protection, Health, and External Action.
Education and lifelong-learning
UN Convention Article 24: right to education and lifelong learningEnsure that persons with disabilities are able to access general tertiary education, vocational training, adult education and lifelong learning without discrimination and on an equal basis with others.ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided (e.g.adapted infrastructures, equipment, transports, etc.)
EU disability Strategy 2010-2020“(....) The EU will increase knowledge on levels of education and
opportunities for people with disabilities, and increase their mobility by facilitating participation in the Lifelong Learning Programme.”
What is the role of civil society in the monitoring process?
• In relation to national monitoring, the Convention expressly stipulates that civil society, in particular persons with disabilities and their representative organizations, shall be involved and participate fully in the monitoring process (see Convention article 33.3).
• In relation to international monitoring, States parties are invited to give due consideration to consulting with and actively involving persons with disabilities and their representative organizations when nominating experts for the treaty body (see Convention article 34.3)
Participation of people with Autism
« Participation: making sure that persons with disabilities and their families exercise their EU citizenship rights on an equal footing” (EU disability Strategy - 2010-2020)
Need for empowerment – Nothing about us, without us
Need for life-long training and habilitation
ACE project
• Enhancing communication and social skills
• participation in online communities
• travelling to other countries (Slovenia, Italy, Great Britain and Estonia)
• Becoming active citizens through self-advocacy
Contact us for more information!