Disability is often conceptualized as physical, which is as far removed from its broad nature as possible Mental, sensory and intellectual also. While some Clearly visible To the eye, much of it remains hidden. But whether acquired or congenital, one thing remains true: disabilities have existed throughout history. A growing group of Archaeological evidenceSome of them, dating back tens of thousands of years, show that amputees and people with Down syndrome, to name a few, have integrated as members of their communities over time.
Although self-determination is part of the human condition, it remains out of reach for many people with disabilities. Eugenics as a movement I like to categorize people as “adequate” or “unsuitable” contributors to society. It basically paved the way for people to be viewed as disposable, something that has been repeatedly used to justify Colonialism and systemic oppression.
During the Holocaust, an estimated 250,000 people with disabilities were murdered, and until a few decades ago, people with disabilities were institutionalized. Forced sterilization It was the usual treatment throughout Europe.
Today the European Union guarantees the full range of rights for persons with disabilities and has launched initiatives such as the European Union Disability Strategy. But awareness campaigns do not guarantee the enforcement of these rights. Maria Denold says that although regulations on inclusivity exist in theory, they are not yet fully implemented.
Persons with disabilities face a High risk of poverty Or social exclusion. in Bulgaria 52.3% of persons with disabilities remain in socially dysfunctional situations. Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Croatia also recorded figures of 40.4%.
Women with disabilities face additional challenges. Disabled Survivors Unite, a UK-based NGO working on disability rights. revealed that the woman People with disabilities in the UK are more than twice as likely to experience violence and abuse as others. They have difficulty finding a job, and when they do, they tend to earn less, have fewer opportunities to study, and struggle more to get the health care they need.
Many of them live in families where work is rare, especially in countries such as Ireland and Belgium. Even those who have jobs, as in Romania, still face a high risk of poverty compared to their peers Without disabilities.
Medical needs are another pressing concern. About 7% of women and 6% of men with disabilities in the EU report that their needs are not met Medical needs, with higher levels in some countries. Women occupy only 2.3% of official or senior administrative positions Disabilities.
Activists, advocates, NGOs and communities remain at the forefront of efforts to improve this situation, but there is still much work to be done. Today's guests are leading this uphill battle, and they are unapologetic in demanding fair treatment.
Bernadette Feuerstein Austrian activist for the rights of persons with disabilities and public servant, known for her significant contributions to the rights of persons with disabilities. She has played an important role in the Austrian disability movement, including her involvement in the creation of a disability-free Austrian documentary on the topic. She is also the president of the association Austria: Life Self-Determination (Austria decides its own fate).
Walter Mathis He is an actor, art therapist, and cartoonist. He is a community worker and theater coach and has worked with people with special needs, addicts and in prison facilities.
Maria Denold It works to integrate people with and without disabilities into cultural life and promote social inclusion through artistic activity. He is vice president I am fine association. She is the president of both the Austrian and… European Federation for Adapted Physical Activity.
We meet them at Alte Schmiede Kunstverein, Vienna.
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Farah Ayyash, translator
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Lydia Nadori, translated into German
Katalin Szlukovényi is a Hungarian translator
Daniela Unifazo, translated into German
Olena Yermakova is a Ukrainian translator
Aida Yermikbaeva is a Russian translator
The Martian Zaslavsky movie with Italian subtitles
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Visible versus invisible disabilities: More than meets the eye24-hour home care.
The amputation of a prehistoric child is considered the oldest surgical procedure of its kind By Mackenzie Brillman, Nature.
People Like Us By Brian Fanning, Eurozine.
Colonialism, eugenics, and “race” in Central and Eastern Europe By Marius Torda and Bolaji Balogun, Bristol University Press.
Infographic – Disability in the European Union: facts and figures. European Council
People with disabilities are more at risk of poverty or social exclusionEurostat.
Addressing the phenomenon of disappearance of women and girls with disabilitiesHuman Rights Commentary, Council of Europe.
Disability Statistics – Poverty and Income InequalityEurostat.
Conditions of women with disabilities (Exploratory Opinion requested by the European Parliament) Written by Junta Anka, European Economic and Social Committee.
Facts and figures: Women and girls with disabilitiesUN Women.
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