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Overcoming obstacles to equality: the battle for disability rights in the EU

Living with a disability in Europe today is still all too often a journey littered with obstacles and discrimination. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have put the issue back on the agenda. But the task ahead is enormous.

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G7 members adopt new disability rights commitments

Members of the G7 and the European Union committed to put rights of people with disabilities at the top of the political agenda in the new Solfagnano Charter signed today in Italy, addressing the potential for independent living, inclusion in new technologies and participation in social life.

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EU must stop funding care homes, people with disabilities demand

Hundreds of people with disabilities gathered in Brussels to demand a strategic plan to guarantee independence outside residential care homes.

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UN slams EU Commission over protection of people with disabilities

The chair of the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities claims that a draft EU regulation on the cross-border protection of adults conflicts with several provisions of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) - the Commission disagrees.

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How the first astronaut with a disability prepares for space travel

In this episode, we will explore how space exploration affects the human body and how scientific research is fundamental to advancing medicine here on Earth.

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Take a look at these stunning photographs from Paris Paralympics 2024

Morenatti combines his personal experience of losing a leg with his photography to capture the Paralympics with the utmost respect and admiration.

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Ukrainian Paralympians recall hellish training ahead of games

Russia destroyed or damaged around 500 Ukrainian Paralympic sports facilities, forcing Ukrainian athletes to prepare for the Paris games in precarious conditions. Yet the team could end up doing better than in Tokyo 2020. Euronews asked some of the athletes how they made it possible.

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London celebrates the creativity of disabled artists at Unlimited

The five-day festival at London’s Southbank Centre ranges from art installations and dance performances, to poetry and neurodiverse club nights.

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The visually impaired players rely on skill and determination to win.

In partnership with Media City

Goalball, a unique team sport designed exclusively for athletes with impaired vision, is one of the oldest sports registered at the Paralympic Games.

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Could Europe's beaches become more open to people with disabilities?

Although there have been some improvements, people with disabilities still face challenges in accessing beaches in Europe. Meet the people fighting to make beaches accessible to all.

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Meet Nigar Mammadova, the woman leading inclusive change

In partnership with Azpromo

Nigar Mammadova, Director of the DOST Centre, advocates for the inclusion of vulnerable groups, emphasising creativity and social engagement to build a more inclusive society for low-income families and people with disabilities.

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Could space missions mean better disability inclusion on Earth?

As space programmes push for more inclusion for those with disabilities, other Earth-bound fields such as healthcare could follow suit.

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Everything we know about the Paris Paralympic Games opening ceremony

Around 4,400 para-athletes will take to the Avenue des Champs-Elysées for a "people's parade" choreographed by Sweden's Alexander Ekman.

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Watch: The Turkish paralympic swimmer propelling herself towards the 2024 Games

In partnership with Media City

Since a young age, Sevilay Öztürk has found solace in swimming. Now 21, Sevilay spares no effort as she strives towards becoming a World Champion.

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Summer camp for young people with disabilities returns to Lake Balaton

The camp aims to bring disabled and non-disabled people together to have fun and to show youngsters how hard it can be living in a wheelchair.

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This hard-of-hearing K-pop boy band uses AI to help them sing

In a world designed for the hearing, the first hard-of-hearing K-pop boy band’s debut has been made possible thanks to advanced technologies.

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Sziget Festival aims to break down disability taboos

A venue at Budapest's Sziget Festival aims to raise awareness of disabilities through various activities that simulate what it's like to live with them.

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Mattel launches its first blind Barbie doll

The doll’s features are both intended to accurately reflect a blind person, as well as be engaging for children who are blind or have low vision.

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Watch: The fan-led league with inclusion at its heart

Rubén Almazán Estepa and Álvaro Cano are ambassadors for the Liga Genuine, a football league for players with intellectual disabilities.

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Meet the inventor of the world's first functional Lego prosthesis

In partnership with Media City

Like many children, David Aguilar spent his childhood building Lego. While others made model aeroplanes and miniature toy towns out of the stackable plastic bricks, David built functional lifesize prosthetic arms.