The purpose of the publication is to ensure EU funds contribute to independent living and inclusion in the community. The checklist helps in designing policies and funding for: Transition from institutional to family-based and community-based services for children, persons with disabilities, persons with mental health problems and elderly persons; Development of quality family-based and community-based […]
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Deinstitutionalisation essentially is a struggle for independence
First published on Inclusion Europe website 3 May 2019. On 11 April I went to Romania to speak at a seminar about deinstitutionalisation and people with intellectual disabilities. The seminar was organised by the European Commission and the Romanian authorities. I was there as a co-chair of the European Expert Group on the Transition from Institutional […]
Deinstitutionalisation means ensuring people are in full control of their life
First published on Inclusion Europe website 19 March 2019. I spent 2 days in Croatia last week learning about the situation of children and of adults with intellectual disabilities being segregated in institutions. I listened to Croatian experts and activists at a seminar organised by the Association for Self Advocacy (a member of Inclusion Europe) and ENIL. The […]
The Economics of Belonging
Just notes and archives of some books I read and find interesting and relevant. “A radical new approach to economic policy that addresses the symptoms and causes of inequality in Western society today.” Absolute must-read for anyone interested in social policy (because that’s my angle). Haven’t read more relevant, coherent, current book on this subject. […]
It doesn’t have to be crazy at work
Just notes and archives of some books I read and find interesting and relevant. Book read mostly by people interested in how to run a business, especially one that deals with anything online. It offers valuable lessons on prioritisation, the mantra of “productivity” and of appearing “busy”. But I would like to suggest it can […]