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WHY campaign 4: Why do people in wheelchairs go on the roads instead of the pavement?!

Able bodied people walk on them easily. They only get bothered by a wall-mounted car or by the pavement being torn up. The sidewalk for people in wheelchairs though is a real obstacle course!
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WHY campaign 3: WHY are the barrier-free hotel rooms different?

Because in wheelchair sitting we need a bit different accommodations. Maybe this all sounds like a lot but it's the only way we can travel. A barrier-free accommodation usually can be created with good intentions without a problem.
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5th May: European Day on Independent Living

European Parliament elections are coming. On this occasion, we will formulate messages for the candidates and members of the European Parliament. Join us, make your voice be heard, your opinion matters!
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WHY campaign 2: WHY are there blind guide lanes?

Another piece of our WHY? campaign: Have you ever seen “something” during your city walks, in public institutions  or somewhere else, that stands out on the floor and has a different colour? So this is the blind guide lane, that makes access easier for blind people.
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WHY campaign 1.: WHY is a disabled parking spot so wide?

Disability vehicles are often larger by design, as wheelchairs have to fit in them. The size of the front passenger door and how wide it can be opened is a crucial aspect, To get into the front passenger seat you need someone to help this requires lots of space, and when arriving in a van, a ramp needs to be attached either to the side or the back of the car for the disabled person to get out.
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New campaign – WHY?

We are about to launch a new campaign entitled 'WHY?' on Facebook and on our website. In our new campaign we will explain some basic facts concerning the lives of people living with disabilities, because these fact are very often not obvious to the general public. Take part in it, send us your ideas!
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You can also be an entrepreneur as disabled, why not?!

You don't have a huge amount of investment and other scary things to think about, you can be a partner so that you are the customer of the business or you have good ideas to add!
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Innovative co-operations for Independent Living in Hungary

Our goal to set up the system of Personal Assistance in Hungary has come to a very important stage. The Independent Living of persons with disabilities is what we invision in the long term future. Independent Living means that we can decide on the issues that affect our lives as disabled people and that we have access to all the supportive services that enable us to do so.
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The Hungarian strategy of independent living support is shaping well

We took part in a round table discussion yesterday in Budapest. The Theme was the support of the independent living of Hungarian disabled people, develop a Hungarian strategy.
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We will create the Pécs Disability Council!

We don't stop! End of last year established the Pécs Local Equal Opportunity Programme 2018-2023. The disability-related chapter is written by active local NGO-s. We are working to make our suggestions come true!
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