Inclusion Europe

In the EU many people of intellectual and their families face segregation in many aspects of their lives. By encouraging public authorities to buy goods, services and civil works with social services working for inclusion of people with disabilities, by promoting accessibility and design for all, the public procurement directives contribute to rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities.

Public procurement is a key tool for public authorities to support inclusion of the 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families in Europe. Inclusion Europe agrees with the objective of simplifying public procurement. But simplification must never come at the expense of the rights and inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities. 1.

Inclusion Europe represents 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families across Europe. We work together to end the segregation and family isolation. The situation for people with intellectual disabilities Inclusion Europes Indicators show that: In 14 EU countries, most adults with intellectual disabilities live with their families.

Inclusion Europe represents 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families. The Situation 61% of women with intellectual disabilities report experiencing sexual violence or domestic violence. The risk is higher for women living in institutions.

The situation for people with intellectual disabilities People with intellectual disabilities are especially subjected to significant administrative, legal, digital and institutional barriers when exercising their rights across the EU. These barriers are even more severe in cross-border situations.

Many people with intellectual disabilities cannot access mainstream vocational training. One key reason is segregated education. According to the Inclusion Indicators, 640,000 children are in special schools and 24,000 children receive no education at all (Inclusion Indicators, Inclusion Europe). These schools do not prepare learners for the open labour market. VET programmes are often not adapted.

Inclusion Europe represents 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families across Europe. We advocate for ending segregation of people with intellectual disabilities and isolation of their families. People with intellectual disabilities are among the most excluded in the EU.

Inclusion Europe, the movement representing 20 million people with intellectual disabilities and their families, supports the aim of this directive, to address issues of equality and inclusiveness, such as fair pay and access to social protection. This proposed directive aims to help Member States improve and enforce working conditions for trainees.