The Zero Project Conference has somehow snuck up on us again! It feels like is was just a couple of months ago that we were singing the Zero Project anthem and handing over certificates in a cold and snowy Vienna! Well, we’re about to do it all again. At least the weather forecast looks better […]
We are proud to introduce to you the Zero Project Report 2019! After more than 9 months of research, analysis and reporting, we are delighted to bring you our latest annual report, on this year’s topic Independent Living and political Participation. Inside this report you will find fact sheets of the 66 Innovative Practices, and […]
In just two weeks we will already be at the United Nations and getting inspired by the wise words of presenters from all around the world. We already have experts from over 80 countries registered, which is a record for the Zero Project Conference! We cannot wait to welcome you we’re so grateful for everyone […]
Can you believe it? The Conference is less than a month away! In under 3 weeks, we’ll be welcoming over 600 participants from all around the world to the United Nations in Vienna. There’s so much to look forward to, not only for those who are attending, but for everyone else tuning in to our […]
Are you an employer offering inclusive employment for young persons with disabilities finding their way in the world of work? Or are you maybe involved in an initiative assisting young persons with disabilities in finding employment that matches their talents? Then the European Disability Forum would like to hear from you! You might be named […]
Part 4 of our awardees blog brings you projects that work to influence policy, including self-representation, participation in politics and how to strengthen access to legal and human rights. Self-representatives influencing policy-making For meaningful and lasting change in policy, it is important for those that the policies affect are the same ones influencing it. FEPAPDEM […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our good friend and colleague, Martin Habacher. Martin brought so much enthusiasm and character to our social media over the more than five years that he worked with us. He was well known and liked and will was a familiar and friendly face to […]
Youth and volunteering So often, volunteering opportunities relating to disability are seen as volunteering to help persons with disabilities. However, innovations around the world are encouraging and supporting persons with disabilities to help others in need. Mexico-based Unidos Somos Iguales trains young people with and without disabilities to participate in social programmes as “allies”. Similarly […]
Professor Dr. Iftekhar Uddin Chowdhury, Vice-Chancellor of University of Chittagong, has inaugurated a modern technology-rich “Accessible E-learning Center” for the 150 visually impaired students studying at the University of Chittagong. A.K. Khan Foundation, a2i programme of Bangladesh Government and YPSA jointly established the Accessible E-learning Center which was formally inaugurated on January 7, 2019 at the […]