AccessibleEU and Centro de Vida Independente are joining forces to bring together researchers, disability activists and policy experts in a conversation that matters.
Drawing on the latest studies and indicators, from human rights monitoring to inclusion policy systems and research on violence in institutions, this event examines both what the data tells us and what it still fails to capture. Because gaps in research are not neutral: they shape perceptions, influence policy, and ultimately affect people's lives.
From research presentations to an open roundtable with activists and accessibility professionals, this is a space to share knowledge, challenge assumptions, and move the conversation forward.
Details on the event:
- Target audience: Researchers, people with disabilities, students, accessibility professionals.
- When: Friday 31 July 2026. 10.00h - 17.00 WEST
- Format: Hybrid. The livestream link will be shared the day before the event.
- Where: Biblioteca de Marvila, R. António Gedeão, 1950-374 Lisboa. Portugal
- Type of event: Networking
- Language: Portuguese
- Accessibility information: Accessible venue. Captioning and sign language interpretation in Portuguese.
- How to participate: Free registration
- inclusion | accessibility | quality of life
- Friday 31 July 2026, 10:00 - 17:00 (WEST)
- Country
- Portugal
Programme
- 31 Jul 2026, 10:00 - 17:00 (WEST)Agenda
09:30 - 10.00 — Registration and reception of participants
10:00 - 10.30 — Opening sessionCentro de Vida Independente, AccessibleEU (Diogo Martins), IDiPD, Lisbon City Council
10:30 - 11:30 — Panel 1
2025 Human Rights Indicators Report (ODDH) — Paula Campos Pinto, Patrícia Neca
SIPI Project: Inclusion Policy Indicators System (Iscte) — José Nogueira
11.30 - 12.00 — Comfort break
12:00 - 12:30 — Panel 2
Attitudes and perceptions of the Portuguese adult population on disability (Me-CDPD) — Vera Bonvalot
12:30 - 14.00 — Lunch break and networking
14:00 - 15:15 — Panel 3
Violence against persons with disabilities in institutions – Portugal (CES) — Fernando Fontes
Literature review on personal assistance and independent living — Catarina Vitorino (CINEICC-UC), Carla Branco (ISCTE-IUL), Vitória Lourenço (CES-UC)
15.15 - 16.00 — Comfort break
16:00 - 17:00 — Closing round table
Ana Pinho (FPCEUP)
Tiago Maia (Joga Simples)
João Lacerda Tavares (Ordem dos Advogados)
Mónica Canário (APPDI)
Mara Pieri (CES/UC)
Practical information
- When
- Friday 31 July 2026, 10:00 - 17:00 (WEST)
- Languages
- Portuguese