Directorate for Disability Issues - Malta

15/05/2026

14/05/2026

The Ministry for Inclusion and Voluntary Sector joined the High-Level Conference in Limassol, Cyprus, organized by the Cyprus Presidency of the Council of the EU 2026 followed by the Disability Platform meeting to discuss global empowerment and support.
Representing the Ministry, Dr. Alistair de Gaetano presented Malta’s landmark progress on Legal Capacity. These newly enacted laws are a major step forward, aligning our national legislation with Article 12 of the UNCRPD.
The goal? Moving from substituted to supported decision-making, ensuring autonomy and dignity for persons with disabilities
Inklużjoni European Disability Forum

14/05/2026

📣Are you an Autistic person? Have your Voice Heard!

CRPD and DDI are hosting two online ACTIVATE stakeholder workshops (co-funded by Erasmus+) focused on improving inclusion in employment and healthcare.

Led by an Autistic host, these workshops will bridge the gap between Autistic persons and key stakeholders from the employment and healthcare sectors to discuss real experiences and pave the way for more neuro-affirmative changes.

🗓 Date: 26th May 2026
💻Location: Online (Microsoft Teams)
🕛Time:
💼 Employment Workshop: 10:00 – 11:15
🩺 Healthcare Workshop: 12:00 – 13:15

📝 Topics Include:
- Lived Experience in Employment and Healthcare
- Workplace Support and Access to Employment
- Healthcare Communication and Accessibility
- Guided Discussions and Practical Changes to achieve Neuro-Affirmative Practices

📌 Registration deadline: 22nd May 2026
👥 Limited places (30 participants) - first come, first served
👉 Register here for the Employment Workshop: https://shorturl.at/eMEvw
👉 Register here for the Healthcare Workshop: https://shorturl.at/5Fn0k

This is your chance to be heard by decision makers and professionals to create a more inclusive future in Healthcare and Employment for Autistic people!

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16/04/2026

16/04/2026

Dr. Josanne Ghirxi, Director, within the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector (Malta) participated in the roundtable discussion “Voices in Dialogue for Inclusive Communities” at the International SIPeS conference Global Learning, Inclusive Futures.

Embracing Diversity Through Education hosted by the University of Malta and supported by the Ministry for Inclusion and the Voluntary Sector in Malta.

14/04/2026

L-Att dwar il-Protezzjoni ta’ Adulti f’Sitwazzjonijiet ta’ Vulnerabbilità (PASVA)

Verżjoni faċli biex taqra: sib aktar informazzjoni hawn taħt 👇🏻

Link:https://inclusion.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Protezzjoni-ta-Adulti-Vulnerabbli-MT_FINAL.pdf

Julia Farrugia | Inklużjoni | Aġenzija Sapport | Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD | European Disability Forum | Inclusion Europe | Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability | European Network on Independent Living - ENIL

14/04/2026

Segwi hawn id-dibattitu fil-Parlament li għaddej bħalissa fuq l-att dwar il-Protezzjoni ta’ Adulti f’Sitwazzjonijiet ta’ Vulnerabilità.

Link: https://c.connectedviews.com/01/SitePlayer/parliamentmalta?session=127163

Inklużjoni | Julia Farrugia | Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD | Aġenzija Sapport | Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability

4/14/2026 3:51:04 PM, Seduta Parlamentari 453 - 14.04.2026

13/04/2026

L-Att dwar l-Awtonomija Personali

Verżjoni faċli biex taqra: sib aktar informazzjoni hawn taħt 👇🏻

Link:https://inclusion.gov.mt/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/L-Awtonomija-Personali-MT_FINAL.pdf

Julia Farrugia | Inklużjoni | Aġenzija Sapport | Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD | European Disability Forum | Inclusion Europe | Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability | European Network on Independent Living - ENIL