disabled

Ireland

New hate speech laws kick up a storm in Ireland

Donald Trump Jr has even taken aim at the proposed legislation labelling it "insane".

3 May 2023

France

Protests for disabled rights held in France ahead of Paris Olympics

France will spend €1.5 billion on improving the accessibility of public places for people with disabilities. The promise was left by President Emmanuel Macron at a conference he organised at the Elysée with several disability associations.

27 April 2023

Italy

Police discover €1.4m of cocaine inside wheelchair upholstery

The wheelchair user reportedly stood up and walked away unassisted when the drugs were discovered.

2 September 2022

Europe

'Left behind': How war is hitting the disabled in Ukraine

“Unfortunately, as horrible as it might sound, people with disabilities are often an afterthought in these kinds of situations. They are a marginalised group, even when there is no war going on."

2 August 2022

Culture news

How can tech help people with disabilities enjoy live events?

These technological innovations are helping blind and deaf people enjoy sport and music like never before.

13 July 2022

Culture news

Why has Lizzo rereleased her latest song?

After backlash online Lizzo rereleased her single 'GRRRLS' from upcoming album 'Special,' but what got fans so annoyed?

14 June 2022

Moments

How is Thailand making scuba diving accessible for everyone?

This scuba diving experience in Thailand is making the underwater world accessible to all.

13 April 2022

Moments

Birdhearing: The Colombian wildlife tour for the visually impaired

With over 1,900 registered species, Colombia has the greatest diversity of birds in the world. The South American nation is now making this wildlife accessible to all through inclusive birding tours aimed at the visually impaired.

18 February 2022

Earth News

Why it's hard to live sustainably as a disabled person

Comedian Ally Bruener explains what it’s like balancing a disability with an environmental conscience.

13 March 2021

Partner content

Disability in the UAE: how work can empower 'people of determintation'

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

To replace the term 'disabled' the phrase 'people of determination' was coined in 2017 by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Meaningful employment could empower some of the 110,000 people of determination in the UAE.

16 November 2020

Earth News

Why cycling is no longer reserved for white men in lycra

Diversity within cycling can be a ‘powerful tool for change.’

14 September 2020

France

Caregivers provide key lifeline to elderly and disabled amid pandemic

In France, workers providing essential care to elderly and disabled people throughout the coronavirus pandemic have been battling a shortage of personal protective equipment. Euronews spent a day with one of them.

4 May 2020

World News

360-degree report: Could you imagine life without sight or hearing?

How would you communicate if you only had the sense of touch? In this 360-degree video, you can get up close to Luis Alberto. He is 27 years old, Spanish, and deafblind.

10 January 2019

Bulgaria

Bulgaria’s deputy PM quits after insulting disabled rights activists

Bulgaria’s deputy prime minister has quit after controversial remarks about disabled rights activists sparked protests.

17 November 2018

Kenya

Watch: Kenyan artist creates paintings for visually impaired

An artist in Kenya is creating paintings for the visually impaired by incorporating Braille into her work, in hopes of helping blind people to experience art.

17 October 2018

Sweden

Investigators probe police shooting of ‘disabled man with toy gun’

A probe is continuing into the behaviour of police in Sweden after a man with Down syndrome was shot in Stockholm.

4 August 2018