The Independent Living movement lost a great leader this week with the passing of John Evans, a founding member and longtime president of ENIL. John passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday, January 13th, after a long battle with cancer.
John was a tireless advocate for personal assistance and a source of inspiration to many. He served as a role model for countless individuals within the movement and his dedication and efforts have improved the lives of many.
För att belysa Adolfs insats och tankar på detta område genomför föreningen DRDS den 14 oktober kl. 18.00 – 19.00 ett webbinarium.
Diskrimineringsjuristen Paul Lappalainen inleder med en betraktelse över juridikens möjligheter och fallgropar. DRDS ordförande Jonas Franksson är med.
A week has gone since Adolf, one of the world’s Independent Living’s strongest leaders, died in a tragic accident. Adolf’s wife Doro and Katharina his daughter have planned the funeral. Some plans are not completely confirmed but we now publish the information that is confirmed with the dates so people can make arrangements to attend if they can. All are welcome to attend Adolf’s funeral ceremony and memorial service, but you do need to register on the funeral home’s webpage listed below.
En vecka har gått sedan Adolf, en av världens Independent Livings starkaste ledare, dog i en tragisk olycka. Adolfs fru Doro och hans dotter Katharina har planerat begravningen. Vissa planer är inte helt bekräftade men vi publicerar nu informationen som är bekräftad med datum så att folk kan ordna med att delta om de kan.
On Sunday July 21 2024 Adolf had an accident that led to the stopping of his heart. Adolf is loved by many, respected by even more. He with others brought the Independent Living philosophy to Europe and he introduced it to Sweden from the United States in the 70s. Adolf lifted the concept of personal assistance with his endeavors changing disability policy in Sweden and in many other countries. People with disability grew stronger realizing they had the right to equal rights and self -determination. Adolf founded the Independent Living Institute, ILI in 1993. Before this he mobilized people and founded the STIL project in the 80s with others who also needed personal assistance.
The Independent Living Institute (ILI) works to promote opportunities for people with disabilities for more personal and political power, self-determination, full participation and equality through information, education, advocacy and project activities.
Independent Living Institute (ILI) arbetar för att främja möjligheter för människor med funktionsnedsättning till mer personlig och politisk makt, självbestämmande, full delaktighet och jämlikhet genom information, utbildning, opinionsbildning och projektverksamhet.
