Andreas Zehetner is a member of the steering group of the European Platform of Self-Advocates. He is a self-advocate with our Austrian member Lebenshilfe. Andreas has been advocating for accessibility in different areas of life for a long time.
Our Voting Champion in February is Andreas Zehetner.
Andreas Zehetner is a member of the steering group of the European Platform of Self-Advocates.
The European Union has put some easy-to-read text on its website.
Every adult should be allowed to vote without discrimination. People with disabilities can only use this right if voting procedures becomes accessible. And recent developments in different EU countries are encouraging: Progress is happening.
Voting is a fundamental citizens' right.We asked to some self-advocates why voting is important to them.Why do YOU think voting is important?
Inclusion Europe had an event
at the European Parliament.
During this event, we spoke about the European elections
and accessibility for people with intellectual disabilities.
The German Federal Constitutional Court has ruled that stripping people under full guardianship (as well as criminal offenders) from their voting rights is unconstitutional. The resolution of January 29, 2019 was published today.
People with intellectual disabilities are eager and ready to vote. Why do the European elections matter to them and what makes electoral participation possible for them? Join us for a discussion at the European Parliament.
