News - People First

Discussion series on independent living

Is there still a justification for segregation today?! Are there specific problems for people with disabilities, or are all the problems needed for independent living a common social phenomenon? These were the questions we explored at our second Disability and Independent Living discussion. The current discussion has broadened the circle of participants, as Szilvia Bognár, NGO councillor for social relations has accepted our invitation from local decision-makers. On behalf of the press, we thank Pécs TV and Dunántúli Napló /Bama for their visit. Please read what we came up with in the debate on the two issues:

Indeed: discussions on independent living

The Indeed project aims to give partner countries an insight into local methods and specificities of independent living, to learn from each other and, if possible, to improve their own capacities in their countries. We held a very useful evaluation of how each partner team experienced the opportunities in each country, the programmes presented, and how they evaluated the personal meetings. It was important to hear what each partner will definitely implement in their own country.

Workshop on disability and independent living

It is great to see that we have more and more forums to talk about independent living. But let's face it, most of the time it's people with disabilities talking to each other. Sometimes family members and helpers join in, which is a great achievement. But the presence of institutional staff doesn't usually happen. The People First Association, as part of its international Indeed project, organised such a discussion workshop in Pécs today, with the participation of all those interested in developing independent living. It will be continued!

Self-determined life in long-term care

We held a kick-off personal meeting for our FairCare project. The major focus for us in this project will be on motivating all the target groups involved to engage in real, genuine close cooperation. That is what we feel is really needed, so that people in need of care, their families and carers, and professional staff can learn from each other and get to know each other's needs.

We speak the same language and the same principle. Report on 2024

Every year, so this year too, we've summarised what we've done, what events and projects we've been involved in, what impact we've had locally, nationally and internationally. It is important for us that you know about everything we do, that we can be visible and transparent, because we work for the public, for you. While of course as an association we also try to be with and for each other as much as possible. Read our short report on what's been going on this year:

How did we get from 1 to 100 in 6 years

100 locations are already listed in our unique Barrier-free Pécs Database! We are very proud that in Pécs we have been able to run a free database in Hungarian and English since 2018, which presents REALLY accessible places. How did it start and where is it going? You can read it:

Next newsletter on accessibility in the banking sector

Our international CODE project is working with a number of European partners to make banking and financial services more accessible for people with disabilities. A very important goal, in which we want to involve not only users but also the professionals of the financial sector. We also appreciate your forwarding information about the CODE project. The second Newsletter provides a brief update on the progress of the project.

Work in progress with our Focusgroup

In all our international projects, we consider our main task as a Hungarian partner is to implement the principle of "Nothing about us, without us". This is why we have created a Focusgroup in 2023 within the association, made up of active members who commit to contribute to this principle through their work, opinions, comments or even personal participation. They are those who shape the progress of international projects by enforcing the above principle, thus having a huge impact on the quality of life of people with disabilities at European level.

We are featured in Universal Air’s in-flight magazine

We are very proud and we think it is a great opportunity that hundreds of people flying all over the world can read about the fact that there are barrier-free tourism opportunities in Pécs. The Universal Air airline's winter in-flight magazine 2024-2025 features the People First Association's Hidden City Tor-tour and the Barrier-free Pécs Database!

The FairCare international project launched

We are involved in a new international Erasmus+ project with a long-awaited, important goal: to develop self-determination in long-term care.

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