European citizens share their views on the Disability Strategy

The European Commission wants citizens to give their opinions. To this end, it has launched a campaign on "the problems faced by people with disabilities and possible solutions through a new European Disability Strategy 2010–2012." This initiative, created by the European Commission (EC), launches a public consultation, inviting citizens, social organizations, businesses, and public administrations to participate. The consultation will remain open until January 4, 2010. It is estimated that approximately 50 million people with some type of disability live in the European Union, making them one of the largest groups at potential risk of social and employment exclusion. Therefore, the new strategy proposed by the EU focuses on the active inclusion of this group, which will have the same rights and opportunities as all other European citizens. At the Alares® Foundation, we would like to express our full support for this initiative and encourage all authorities to follow the example of the European Commission. To access the Public Consultation directly, click here