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school

Individualized Education Plan: the concerning lack of family involvement

The Puzzle Group, a Competence Group for People with Disabilities in the Province of Pesaro-Urbino, expresses its concern to the Minister of Education and Merit - Valditara regarding the use...
Disegno di Greta Bombardieri, instagram @grugretabombardieri
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people with disability

European Parliament Disability Rights Week

From 1 to 5 December, the European Parliament will host the third edition of the week dedicated to the rights of persons with disabilities, which will also coincide with 3...
Seminario FISPPA 13 dicembre
inequality

FISPPA Seminar: “Emerging from invisibility - Dignity, work, and social participation between school and community,” Padova, December 13

On Saturday, 13 December 2025, Professor Sara Santilli, psychologist and expert in inclusive and sustainable career guidance, in collaboration with Professor Maria Cristina Ginevra, PhD Student Barbara Rinaldi and Dr...
women rights
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women

25 November: an Invitation to Reflect on New Forms of Humanity

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, observed on 25 November, returns to our lives and to our consciences each year, since 1999. On the one hand,...
Women fundamental rights
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women

25 November: Reflections on Gender-Based Violence and the Role of Eco-Social Justice

As is widely known, every year on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women is observed. This commemorative day was established on 17 December 1999...
Inclusione at school
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inclusion

School inclusion in the era of superdiversity: challenges and opportunities

In the era of superdiversity, school classrooms have become laboratories of cultural, linguistic, and social heterogeneity. While diversity offers opportunities for growth and enrichment for all students, significant challenges emerge...
Protesta climate change
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youth

Youth Engagement in the UN Climate Conferences: A Journey Through the Years

Over the past two decades, young people have shifted from being observers at the UN Climate Conferences to active voices shaping global climate policy. The United Nations Conference of the...
Illustration by Greta Bombardieri, instagram @grugretabombardieri
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people with disability

The Potential Challenges of Support Administration

Law No. 6/2004 introduced in Italy the institution of support administration (amministrazione di sostegno), conceived as a more flexible and appropriate protection mechanism compared to interdiction and incapacitation, which entail...
Giovani e benessere: tra grinta, inclusione e fragilità nascosta
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youth

Young People and Well-being: Between Determination, Inclusion, and Hidden Fragility

Promoting well-being is no longer merely an individual matter but a goal that concerns society as a whole. In recent years, scientific research has shifted its focus from the simple...
Technology, disability, accessibility
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technology

The European Accessibility Act (EAA): Directive (EU) 2019/882 and Its Implementation in Italy

Digital technologies have the potential to serve as valuable tools for ensuring the rights of persons with disabilities, as they can help to reduce or eliminate barriers and limitations. However,...
A woman with disabilities fleeing Ukraine
people with disability

People with Disabilities during Wars

In recent years, the topic of wars around the world has been present practically every day in newspapers and on television and radio programmes. Today, there are 56 armed conflicts ...
Photo of Ronald L. Mace, father of Universal Design
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sustainability

Universal Design and Environmental Sustainability: Synergies for an Inclusive and Sustainable Architecture

Within contemporary architecture, the concept of environmental sustainability should by now be an undisputed priority. However, alongside debates on energy efficiency, eco-friendly materials, and emissions reduction, the theme of Universal...