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“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

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On October 2nd, in Brussels, the Freedom Drive 2019 took place, a march to make the voices of people with disabilities heard by the European Institutions.

Fighting against the tendency to isolate people with special needs in separate schools, houses, almost in a parallel world. The activists demanded that inclusion would be at the center of the political strategy of all countries.

The European Network on Independent Living organized the march and a full three days of conferences, workshops and a public hearing at the EU parliament.

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“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

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“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

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Kapka Panayotova is also a human rights advocate in Bulgaria, and the President of the European Network on Independent Living which organized the march.

From all over the world! The group from Lithuania

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

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Quebec and Japan activists came all the way to Brussels

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

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From Greece Kamil Goungor, on the right, Policy Officer of the European Network on Independent Living and travel blogger

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“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

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No to separating people with disabilities from society: yes to building an inclusive society where everyone participates

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

Image credits: Enrica Laneri

From the UK and Belgium with all means of transport (and a fashionable mascotte too)

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

Image credits: Enrica Laneri

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

Image credits: Enrica Laneri

This is what it feels like to lose independence

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

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Strong moment of the demonstration in front of the European Social and Economic Committee.

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“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

Image credits: Enrica Laneri

From Norway: the meaning of life

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

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Arriving at the European Parliament strong and loud

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

Image credits: Enrica Laneri

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

Image credits: Enrica Laneri

Even the rain did not stop the march

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

Image credits: Enrica Laneri

The march ended with speeches under a cover and continued with a public hearing at the Parliament and a full day of conferences the following day.

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A piece of the Destination Everywhere team, we are a company dedicated to promoting tourism for people with disabilities and we were super happy to be part of this

“Institution, No Solution” Was The Slogan Of Over 300 Disabled Activists Who Came To Brussels From All Over The World

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A big thank you to Enrica Laneri for the wonderful photos!

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My name is Aelita and I have been an Editor for Bored Panda since 2019. I spend my days working with my amazing team and making articles the best they can be. Fantasy and magic have always ruled over my world, from movies to TV shows, to Video Games to tabletop games like Dungeos and Dragons, I try to find magic in every part of my life. Writing is a big part of me too, I hope to publish a fantasy novel one day. I also enjoy playing guitar and singing, as music always help me to get in a great mood. I have an adorable German Shepherd named Hela and we get into all kinds of adventures together.

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Accessible Travel Platform .com 4 years ago

Couldn't agree more with you Sara Kate Lamming! Luckily due to the rise of more travel agents focused on Accessible Travels, also the environment is improving and becoming more accessible. Small steps but hopefully with great results. Support these local travel agents please :-) www.accessibletravelplatform.com

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Sarah Kate Lamming 5 years ago

This issue is so important. As a wheelchair user I find that only the most basic steps towards inclusion are granted by law and are not always implemented. We need more than that. Every effort should be made to allow those with a disability to live the same life as those without.

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darubyprincess 5 years ago

Whoa. Cool!

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Accessible Travel Platform .com 4 years ago

Couldn't agree more with you Sara Kate Lamming! Luckily due to the rise of more travel agents focused on Accessible Travels, also the environment is improving and becoming more accessible. Small steps but hopefully with great results. Support these local travel agents please :-) www.accessibletravelplatform.com

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Sarah Kate Lamming 5 years ago

This issue is so important. As a wheelchair user I find that only the most basic steps towards inclusion are granted by law and are not always implemented. We need more than that. Every effort should be made to allow those with a disability to live the same life as those without.

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darubyprincess 5 years ago

Whoa. Cool!

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