Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD

07/03/2026

The University of Malta is inviting persons with disabilities to take part in the MASCOT Project, an initiative aimed at making industrial workplaces more accessible.

What participants will do:

- Test the Industrial Smart Workstation
- Complete hands-on, practical tasks
- Share feedback on usability and accessibility

Session details:

Duration: 1 to 4 hours

- Multiple dates available in April
- Location: University of Malta, Msida Campus
- No prior manufacturing experience is required. Participants must be aged 16 or over.

By joining, participants will help develop inclusive technology and gain hands-on experience with smart systems that can improve future employment opportunities.

Learn more 👉 https://mascotmalta.mt/
To sign up or ask questions: 👉 mascot@um.edu.mt

06/03/2026

We’re Hiring 📣

📌 Executive I (Communications and Administration) at CRPD Gozo

(Permit No: 1031/2025)
📍 Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability

Job Overview

Benefits
🕒 Flexible working hours to support work–life balance
🏡 A hybrid working model combining remote and office work
🎉 Regularly organised team events
⭐ Attractive and supportive working conditions

What you’ll do:

The Communications and Administrative Executive I will provide support to the Communications team through writing documentation, assisting with the organisation of CRPD events, and supporting the day-to-day running of the CRPD Gozo Office.

Competencies
✔️ Strong time management skills
✔️ Ability to work with minimal supervision
✔️ Ability to meet stringent deadlines
✔️ Thorough with strong attention to detail
✔️ Good communication and writing skills
✔️ Strong organisational skills
✔️ Ability to work as part of a team
✔️ Demonstrate drive and initiative

Requirements

✅ Work experience in the disability sector
✅ Work experience in report writing
✅ Good command of the English and Maltese languages
✅ Clean driving licence
✅ MQF Level 5 qualification or higher in Communications and/or

Business Management / English Language fields, or a relevant
comparable qualification

📩 Send your Europass CV to: recruitment@crpd.org.mt

06/03/2026

👶 Baby & Me – Gozo

Inspire Malta is currently running Baby & Me, a programme in Gozo that supports parents during the early years (0–3). The programme provides guidance, practical strategies, and peer support for families raising children with disabilities, children who may be at higher risk of autism, or parents who have concerns about their child’s development.

Through workshops, sessions with professionals, consultations, and opportunities to meet other parents, the programme helps families:

• Understand their child’s development
• Learn early intervention strategies
• Connect with other families
• Access information and support

Parents or caregivers in Gozo who would like more information or would like to take part are encouraged to apply.

More Info 👉https://inspire.org.mt/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Baby-Me-Programme-1.pdf
To Apply 👉 https://forms.office.com/e/0M51Ub237E
Contact Us: 👉ann.camilleri@inspire.org.mt or 21564149

05/03/2026

Our Commissioner Rhoda Garland, speaking with the Service Dogs Malta Foundation, emphasised that service dogs on duty have the right to access all areas of society and cannot be refused entry anywhere.

This applies to restaurants, taxis, hospitals, beaches, and any other space. Denying access to a service dog is not permissible.

03/03/2026

Did you know that the Commission has been around since 1987? That’s almost 40 years of working towards disability rights. To reflect this history, our communications team researched and spoke with long-standing colleagues to launch this revamped History page on our CRPD website.

Along the years, the Commission has supported several milestones in Malta’s disability journey, including the Equal Opportunities Act, the UNCRPD and ongoing work to improve accessibility, inclusion, education, and employment opportunities.

Of course much remains to be done - but, by looking back at what has been achieved, we can also look ahead to keep working for disability rights in Malta and Gozo.

Discover the history and milestones of how CRPD evolved over the years. Learn how CRPD protects, promotes and monitors disability rights.

02/03/2026

This is a clear example of how CRPD connects with communities - with DET sessions serving as an important bridge to reach different groups

This time our Disability Equality Trainer, Vanessa Cassar delivered a Disability Awareness Assembly at St Margaret College Middle School in Bormla.

The session dove into the world of intellectual disabilities and hidden impairments, focusing on the fact that not all disabilities are visible. The students showed genuine interest and engaged through a questions and discussions.

26/02/2026

🔒 L-uffiċċju tas-CRPD f’Għawdex se jkun magħluq nhar il-Ġimgħa 27 ta’ Frar. Niskużaw ruħna għal kull inkonvenjenza u grazzi tal-koperazzjoni tagħkom.

25/02/2026

🌟 ACTIVATE Pilot Academy Update

Earlier this year, autistic young people (16–29) took part in the ACTIVATE Pilot Academy, an ERASMUS+ initiative supporting self-advocacy.

During the sessions, participants explored challenges they might face in work, education, and healthcare, practised strategies to navigate them, and learned about their rights.

They engaged in role-plays, peer exercises, and journaling to build confidence and practical skills.

The next step will be workshops across Europe, where participants will meet with stakeholders to put their advocacy skills into practice and contribute to meaningful change.

European Council of Autistic People
Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD
Associação Portuguesa Voz do Autista
KU Leuven - Faculteit Psychologie en Pedagogische Wetenschappen
Inklużjoni
Autism Advisory Council
IMPACTsci Europe
Directorate for Disability Issues - Malta
Malta Council for the Voluntary Sector

23/02/2026

Last Friday, Blaine Schembri from the Disability Equality Training Unit (DET) at CRPD ran a multi-agency training on domestic and gender-based violence, focusing on the intersectionality between disability and domestic violence

The session was wrapped up with a collaborative workshop, where experiences and ideas where shared.

20/02/2026

📣We're Hiring 📣
📌Structural Engineer
📍Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability: (Permit No: 1031/2025)

Join our Compliance team and help create inclusive, accessible spaces for everyone!
We’re looking for a Structural Engineer to provide advisory and consultancy services that make buildings and spaces easy to use and access for people with disabilities.

Benefits
🕒 Flexible working hours to support work–life balance
🏡 A hybrid working model combining remote and office work
🎉 Regularly organised team events
⭐ Attractive and supportive working conditions

What you’ll do:
✅ Vet project plans & conduct site inspections
✅ Provide guidance on structural and architectural matters
✅ Draft reports & attend meetings
✅ Support the Compliance team and management

Requirements:
🎓 MQF Level 6 qualification in Architecture and Civil Engineering
⚖ Recognized by the Periti Warranting Board for the granting of a Warrant of Perit
📚 Willing to undergo relevant training
Note: This role is advisory only - no structural calculations or design work required.

If you want to use your expertise to make a real difference in accessibility and inclusion, this is the role for you!

📧 Send your Europass CV to: recruitment@crpd.org.mt

20/02/2026

📣 Bursary Programme | European Social Services Conference 2026

The European Social Network has launched a Call for Expressions of Interest for the Bursary Programme for the European Social Services Conference 2026, taking place in Malta from 17 to 20 May 2026, in partnership with Aġenzija Sapport.

The bursary will cover conference registration fees for a limited number of participants.

👥 Who can apply?
• Users of social services
• Frontliners involved in service delivery
• Individuals with relevant lived experience in the sector

📝 Full details and application guidelines are available on the ESSC conference website: https://connect.esn-eu.org/conference/pages/page/65/

⏰ Deadline: 30 March 2026

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19/02/2026

🌱 Growing Up Safely: Understanding Sexuality 🌱

Parents and guardians are invited to an important information session focused on healthy sexuality, safety, and protection for children and young people with disabilities.

This educational talk aims to support families with practical guidance, awareness, and informed approaches that promote wellbeing, dignity, and safety as children grow and develop.

🗓 Date: Monday, 9 March 2026
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: Helen Keller School, Qrendi

The session will be led by specialists in child and adolescent health and gynaecology, offering professional insight and a safe space for learning and discussion.

Let’s work together to raise awareness, build confidence, and support our children as they grow up safely.

✅ Parents and guardians are warmly encouraged to attend.