Hadad calls for control over daily life
ENIL co-chair Nadia Hadad argued for personal assistance and support that respected people’s own decisions. “Strategic litigation gives us the power to move the battles from the roads to the courts,” she said. She warned that smaller institutions could preserve segregation when residents still lacked control. [1][3]
Self-advocates describe courtroom barriers
Self-advocate Tanya Petkova and lawyer Vladimir Mirchev described obstacles in criminal and civil proceedings. Inaccessible communication, rigid procedures and missing support could prevent people from being heard. ENIL’s Adela Santos Lavigne presented practical adjustments, including communication assistance and responses to sensory needs, to enable equal participation. [1]
Tools for organisations and families
The EU-funded partnership brought together six organisations from five countries. Its accessible litigation guide explains how to identify a shared problem, prepare evidence and support a case. It also stresses the work after judgment: organisations can monitor implementation and help ensure that a legal decision changes everyday conditions. [2][4]