Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD

05/01/2026

🔒 L-uffiċċju tas-CRPD f’Għawdex se jkun magħluq nhar it-Tlieta 6 ta’ Jannar. Niskużaw ruħna għal kull inkonvenjenza u grazzi tal-kooperazzjoni tagħkom.

🔒 The Gozo CRPD office will be closed on Tuesday 6th January. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

02/01/2026

These are the (dare we say?) masterminds behind Disability Through the Lens: Our Life Stories | Photographic Exhibition Here we are, striking a pose at the launch after months of nonstop hard work and preparation. This particular photo captures 📸 a spontaneous moment where one of us - won’t say who - just said something funny.

📢 A huge shout-out to Sandra Borg and Lorainne Attard Pleven - the long-standing gurus at CRPD - whose communications and event-organising expertise brought nothing but precision and beauty to the exhibition. Lara Calleja, the newest member, landed right in the heart of the beautiful hustle and bustle of planning, and is now proudly part of the COMMS team.

And then there’s Melanie Erixon, the curator who not only brought our idea to life but was there for the big picture and the tiniest details. To say it was a pleasure to work with you would be an understatement. Your professionalism, kindness, and attention to every little detail are what made this exhibition truly special. 💯

We would also like to thank our colleague Andrea Gergis, who has supported the exhibition’s preparations over the past years, as well as our Commissioner Rhoda Garland and Director Dr Denise Zammit, who were always patient, prompt, and generous with their feedback, assistance, and valuable insights.

The exhibition is open for the last two days (until the 4th of January), Hall Ċ, at Saint James Cavalier, Valletta.

29/12/2025

✨ Official Exhibition Launch – Video Highlights ✨

We’re excited to share the video from the official launch of our exhibition, held at Saint James Cavalier, Valletta, on the 3rd of December.

It was truly a night full of spirit, warmth, and togetherness. We were especially happy to see some of the photo protagonists and the photographers who captured the images featured in the exhibition, along with other members who were involved in bringing this project to life.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this exhibition what it is. Your presence and support meant a lot. 💛

🎥 Watch the launch highlights below.

This footage captures the launch of the exhibition 'Disability Through the Lens: Our Life Stories', held on 3 December 2025 at Spazju Kreatti and organised ...

28/12/2025

🎧 Meet the Audiodescription Team from the University of Malta

We woule like to give praise to the valuable work of the Audiodescription team (from the left: Dr Giselle Spiteri Miggiani, Kimberly Cutajar and Aimee Sciberras) from the University of Malta. They are the persons behind the creation of a fully immersive audiodescription for the Disability Through the Lens: Our Life Stories | Photographic Exhibition

We would like to take a moment to explain what audiodescription actually is.
Audiodescription is a form of accessibility that uses spoken narration to describe visual elements such as artworks, spaces, movements, colours and expressions. It was originally developed to support blind and visually impaired audiences, but its value goes far beyond that.

Audio description also benefits
• persons with visual impairment
• neurodivergent audiences
• visitors who prefer auditory learning
• anyone who wants to experience an exhibition in a deeper, more imaginative way
In short, it transforms seeing into listening, opening up new ways of experiencing art.

🎙️ How to listen

The 15-minute Audiodescription can be listened to at the exhibition, where both Maltese and English versions are available, or online through the links below.

🔹 Audiodescription in Maltese:
https://www.crpd.org.mt/mt/dizabilita-mil-lenti-wirja-fotografija/

🔹Audiodescription in English:
https://www.crpd.org.mt/disability-through-the-lens-our-life-stories/

We invite you to put on your headphones, slow down, and experience the exhibition through sound.

Accessibility is not an add-on. It is part of the art.

23/12/2025

https://www.independent.com.mt/articles/2025-12-21/newspaper-lifestyleculture/A-snippet-from-the-lives-of-6736285768

Throughout December, until 4 January, St James Cavalier is hosting a number of exhibitions, including Disability Through the Lens: Our Life Stories. This exhibition brings together the work of four

22/12/2025

2025: Sena ta' Tisħiħ ma' ACTIVATE! ✨📣

Din is-sena, ACTIVATE, proġett iffinanzjat mill-UE 🇪🇺 u kofinanzjat minn Erasmus+, iffoka fuq l-appoġġ taż-żgħażagħ awtistiċi madwar l-Ewropa biex jgħinhom jibnu l-kunfidenza u jitkellmu għalihom infushom 🗣️.

Minn riċerka ma' 97 żagħżugħ awtistiku, sat-tnedija tal-Akkademja tal-Avukatura tal-Awtiżmu, bnejna kurrikulu ta' sitt taqsimiet li jkopru l-avukatura, l-edukazzjoni, il-kura tas-saħħa, l-impjieg, id-drittijiet legali, u l-attiviżmu diġitali.

Ħloqna wkoll il-Programm Train-the-Trainer, li jgħin lill-edukaturi jibnu spazji inklużivi u aċċessibbli fejn kull vuċi hi importanti.

X’ħa jsir issa? ⏭️

Żgħażagħ awtistiċi, trejners, u riċerkaturi ngħaqdu flimkien biex joħolqu programm li jiċċelebra n-newrodiversità u jmexxi l-bidla soċjali.

Is-sena d-dieħla, il-kurrikulu tagħna se jiġi ttestjat ma’ 70 żagħżugħ awtistiku f’Malta, il-Portugall, iċ-Ċekja, u l-Belġju.

🙏 Grazzi kbira lil kull min kien parti minn ACTIVATE din is-sena. L-appoġġ tagħkom huwa dak li jagħmel dan kollu possibbli!

📸 Il-post tal-wirja tar-ritratti tas-CRPD, Disability Through the Lens: Our Life Stories | Photographic Exhibition, fejn inġibed dan il-filmat 🎥:

📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/dUCxkLK3tM5r1bDs9

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

22/12/2025

✨ Season’s Greetings from CRPD ✨

As the year draws to a close, we at CRPD would like to take this opportunity to wish everyone a joyful festive season filled with peace, rest, and time well spent with loved ones.

Please note that our offices will be closed from Tuesday, 23rd December from 12pm, and will reopen on Monday, 5th January 2026.

We look ahead to 2026 with great optimism and excitement, as we prepare for new plans, meaningful collaborations, and a clear way-forward that will strengthen our work and impact in the year ahead.

Thank you for your continued support and trust throughout the year. We look forward to reconnecting in the new year with renewed energy and purpose.

Warm festive wishes from all of us at CRPD 🎄✨

19/12/2025

Tour The Exhibition With The Curator

Tomorrow at 10.30am, curator Melanie Erixon will be available to lead a tour through Disability Through the Lens: Our Life Stories | Photographic Exhibition so that visitors can discover this photographic exhibition in greater depth.

This exhibition captures moments from the daily lives of 24 persons with disability, each portrayed through a camera lens that reveals authentic glimpses into ordinary yet powerful experiences.

Disability Through the Lens invites viewers to question disability stereotypes, to think about representation and why it matters and to view the richness and nuance of disabled people.

Currently running at St James Cavalier, Valletta.

18/12/2025

We’re Hiring 📣

📌 Executive I (Communications and Administration) at CRPD Gozo
(Permit No: 1031/2025)
📍 Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability
⏱️ Apply by the 30th of January 2026

Job Overview

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

✅ Pitch and write articles across various media as required
✅ Compile, edit and proofread CRPD publications and reports
✅ Assist in the planning and organisation of conferences and events, including site visits, issuing of quotes, event promotion, content and programming, logistics, preparations and follow-up surveys
✅ Assist in the scripting, planning and coordination of filming for video clips
✅ Assist in the planning, creation and implementation of awareness-raising campaigns across various media
✅ Generate ideas and identify opportunities for disability-related stories across all media
✅ Provide input and support on all communication-related matters, including events, website and social media
✅ Assist in issuing quotes for communications-related items, such as branded stationery and conference venues
✅ Assist in the management of translations
✅ Assist in the subtitling of video content
✅ Draft Easy Read documents as required
✅ Attend all events to facilitate
✅ Attend photography and filming sessions to liaise and facilitate
✅ Assist with the planning of TV and radio appearances
✅ Act as rapporteur at CRPD conferences and events, including writing minutes and actionable follow-ups
✅ Assist the Executive Director in the management of the PEKTUR fund
✅ Update the communications calendar and budgets
✅ Assist in the day-to-day running of the communications team
✅ Scan newspapers for disability-related content
✅ Carry out other administrative duties as required
✅ Support clients during the CRPD Appeals Board in Gozo
✅ Carry out other duties assigned by the Executive Directors and/or the Commissioner of CRPD, comparable to this grade

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

📅 Apply by: 30th January 2026
📩 Send your Europass CV to: recruitment@crpd.org.mt

Executive I (Procurement and Finance) will work closely with the Manager (Finance, Procurement, and Administration), who is directly responsible for effectively managing both the financial and procurement processes within the CRPD. The Executive I will assist the Finance Manager in all procurement p...

17/12/2025

🎉 2025: A Year of Empowerment & Advocacy with ACTIVATE! 🌍💙

This year, ACTIVATE, an EU-funded project co-financed by Erasmus+, has focused on supporting autistic youth across Europe in developing confidence as self-advocates.

From research with 97 autistic young people to launching the Autism Advocacy Academy, we’ve built a six-unit curriculum covering advocacy, education, healthcare, employment, legal rights, and digital activism. ✨

We also created the Train-the-Trainer Programme, helping educators build inclusive, accessible spaces where every voice matters.

💡 Steps Forward:
Autistic youth, trainers, and researchers came together to co-create a programme celebrating neurodiversity and driving social change.

Next year, our curriculum will be piloted with 70 autistic youth in Malta, Portugal, Czechia, and Belgium.

Are you an autistic person aged 16-29 in Europe? 🌟 Join the pilot and help shape a future led by advocacy, inclusion, and pride! Learn more at 👉 https://neuroadvocacy.eu/

💖 A huge thank you to everyone who has been part of ACTIVATE this year. Your support is what makes all this possible!

📷 Location of CRPD's photo exhibition, Disability Through the Lens: Our Life Stories | Photographic Exhibition, where this video was filmed:

📍https://maps.app.goo.gl/dUCxkLK3tM5r1bDs9

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

16/12/2025

Dan il-filmat qed jistiednek tidħol fid-dinja ta’ persuni Deaf/Neqsin mis-Smigħ.

Huwa t-tielet filmat minn serje ta’ ħamsa li qed iħares lejn kif nistgħu noħolqu soċjetà aktar aċċessibbli, kif dan ukoll huwa stipulat fil-UNCRPD li tagħmel parti mil-liġijiet Maltin. L-aċċessibilità u l-inklużjoni jfissru li kull persuna għandha l-opportunità tgħix il-potenzjal tagħha b'mod sħiħ. Dan huwa dritt bażiku ta’ kull individwu.

Relatat mat-tema, il-Lingwa tas-Sinjali Maltija hija meqjusa bħala l-lingwa uffiċjali - flimkien mal-Malti u l-Ingliż.

15/12/2025

Our Disability Equality Training team recently delivered an awareness session to Decathlon employees, focusing on disability etiquette and inclusive behaviour in the workplace. The session ended with a practical case scenario, where employees engaged openly, asked thoughtful questions, and interacted well with the team.

The level of participation reflected a clear commitment to learning and embedding inclusive practice 🤝