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ENIL Brussels Freedom Drive 2015 Independent Living - The Next Generation

ENIL Brussels Freedom Drive 2015 Independent Living - The Next Generation. September 29 - October 1, 2015 Dossier for participants Organized by ENIL. What is FD?.

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ENIL Brussels Freedom Drive 2015 Independent Living - The Next Generation

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  1. ENIL Brussels Freedom Drive 2015 Independent Living - The Next Generation September 29 - October 1, 2015 Dossier for participants Organized byENIL

  2. What is FD? The ENIL Freedom Drive is a biennial event organised since 2003, with the aim of providing an opportunity for Independent Living campaigners and Members of the European Parliament (MEP) to meet for the promotion of Independent Living and an exchange of ideas and information. Main demands The Freedom Drive demands are an advocacy tool and reflect the current situation of disabled people in Europe. They outline issues that the Freedom Drivers want the European institutions to act upon. The demands are to promote Independent Living and include issues such as: • Deinstitutionalisation • Personal assistance • Inclusive education • Employment • Portability of Independent Living services across the European Union (EU) • The implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) in Europe

  3. Location points Address: Avenue du Port 86c/3002, 1000 Brussels Phone number: +32 (0)2 / 775.75.75 Website: http://bel.brussels/en Address: Avenue du Port 86c/3002, 1000 Brussels Contactperson: Nadia Hadad – ENIL boardmember Phone number: 0032 472 285038 Main center of operations  Bel Brussels ENIL Welcome Desk – Bel Brussels

  4. Location points Address: Rue de L’Industrie 10, 1000 Brussels Phone number: +32 (0)2/893.25.83 Website: http://enil.eu European Parliament: Rue Wiertz 60, 1047March gathering and departure point: Jubelpark 3, 1000 Brussels ENIL Brussels Office Other location points

  5. MAP https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=z9BLQ32IbjYU.kVruN0a5eMFY&usp=sharing

  6. Security measures • SECURITY BAGDE • In order to participate in activities inside the European Parliament all participants must have a badge. If you did not send your details to organizers when requested, contact ENIL as soon as possible at secretariat@enil.eu. If you have made your request, you will be informed in Brussels where to collect the badge.  • GETTING INTO THE PARLIAMENT • Because of security reasons and because we are a huge group, getting into the Parliament and through the security checks takes time, so please follow the schedule and allow extra time to get into the Parliament (Meeting time: 14:30). Bring your passport or identity card in order to get into the Parliament.

  7. Contact persons

  8. nde FD 2015 AGENDA – Next IL Generation ain demands September 29 September 30 Afternoon: National meetings with MEPs 17:30 – 18:00 Kick-off Freedom Drive 2015 – Brussels 18:00 – 18:30 Registration for ENIL General Assembly 2015 18:30 – 20:30 ENIL General Assembly 2015 20:30 – 21:30 Light dinner and ENIL Experience Exchange 21:30 – 23:00 ENIL Youth Meeting 10:00 – 12:00 March gathering 12:00 – 14:00 March to Parliament 14:30 – 16:30 Meeting in the Parliament 16:30 – 17:00 Refreshments in the Parliament 17:00 – 18:00 Film festival – Integration: You and Me! 19:00– ENIL Freedom Drive Dinner Celebration at BEL Brussels October 1 ENIL Freedom Drive Conference – Next IL Generation 09:00 – 10:00 Registration 10:00 – 10:30 Opening of Conference 10:30 – 12:00 Conference Sessions 12:00 – 14:00 Lunch break 14:00 - 16:30 Mutual Exchange 16:30 - 17:00 Conference wrap up 18:00 – 21:00 ENIL board and staff meeting

  9. t National meetings with MEPs September 29 - afternoon MEPs are an important lobby target for ENIL. ENIL has as a goal all MEPs to know what Independent Living means and to be aware of the key Independent Living issues. Before coming to Brussels national meetings with MEPs should be organized. One can meet MEPs individually in the coffee shops, or ask them to book a room to meet the Freedom Drivers coming from the country. The meetings allow for a mutual exchange giving Freedom Drivers the opportunity to understand how the EU Parliament functions and for MEPs to meet and learn about who we are - members and supporters of the European Independent Living movement. The national meetings also allow for MEPs to learn about what is happening regarding disability issues at the EU level and to hear about the experience in the home countries. The country contact person should report on the national meeting to the ENIL Secretariat with the names of the MEPs met and the key issues discussed. This will allow for a good follow-up of the meetings.

  10. ENIL General Assembly 2015 September 29, Bel Brussels 18:30 – 20:30 18:00 – 18.30 Registration 18:30 – 18:40 Opening address by ENIL President 18:40 – 18:50 Agreement on Agenda and Procedures 18:50 – 19:00 Minutes from the ENIL General Assembly 2013 19:00 – 19:15 ENIL Activity report 2013 - 2014 19:15 – 19:30 ENIL Financial report 2013 - 2014 19:30 – 19:45 ENIL Constitution changes 19:45 – 20:00 ENIL Board Election 20:00 – 20:15 ENILMembership Fee and Nomination Committee Election 20:15 – 20:30 Official Closing of the General Assembly

  11. March to the Parliament - Proud, Strong and Visible! When: September 30 Gathering: 10:00h Departure: 12:00h March gathering and departure point: Parc du Cinquantenaire – Shumann side Destination: European Parliament We walk through Brussels’ streets demanding Independent Living for us disabled people. If you can, please bring banners, megaphones, drums, flags and other props to make the Freedom Drive loud and clear! Chants and songs in different languages are also welcome.

  12. ENIL Freedom Dirve conference – IL: the next generation • Jamie Bolling, ENIL Executive Director • Maria-Luisa Cabral, Head of Unit, Rights of persons with Disabilities, DG Employment, European Commission • MEP Plura Co-president of the Disability Intergroup, European Parliament (TBC) • KapkaPanayotova, ENIL President • Zara Todd, ENIL Youth Network • Session 1: How can we advance the right on Independent Living via the EU policy level? • Session 2: Monitoring the implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD): writing shadow reports and following the implementation of Concluding observations • Session 3: Ways for young disabled people to engage in advocacy for Independent Living at the local, national and European level • Session 1: Sharing strategies on how to fight the cuts to Independent Living services in Europ • Session 1: Sharing strategies on how to fight the cuts to Independent Living services in Europe • Session 2: Advocating for legislation which promotes Independent Living • Session 3: Developing the ENIL Youth Network • Presentation of conclusions from the mutual exchange sessions by the moderators • Closing words by Jamie Bolling, ENIL Executive Director 1 October 2015 BEL Brussels 09:00 – 10:00 Registration with coffee/tea 10:00 – 10:30 Welcome session 10:30 – 12:30 Parallel sessions • 12:30 – 14:00 Lunch break • 14:00 – 16:00 Parallel mutual exchange sessions for ENIL members and other interested participants 16:00 – 16:30 Coffee/tea break 16:30 – 17:00 Closing session

  13. Do not forget your disability parking card if you are driving. Parking is free with disability parking card in Brussels. • Bring any technical equipment needed to enjoy & complete your travel. • Make sure you have all of your medication arranged before you leave and carry as hand luggage – you will have to put this in the plastic bags provided at airports. You cannot carry liquids over 100ml in hand baggage. • If any of your technical aids need electric current, check the voltage used in the country you are visiting. Also check which adaptors are needed - the plug configuration may vary from home country. • Keep a copy of the agenda and all contact details/phone numbers of your national contacts. • For entry into the European Parliament please remember to dress smart, we are there to do business. We proudly represent not just ourselves but other people from our country that for one reason or another cannot make this trip. • Keep your passport or national ID with you at all times. • Don’t forget to bring your credit or debit card. • Don’t forget to set up the roaming function on your phone or turn it off before you leave your own country if you do not want extra costs. • At airport check-in request that your chair is handled carefully, a good idea is to bubble wrap it. Some people have suggested that one should go as far as the plane door in the chair and then get it stowed. Some people said they have brought their chairs on board with them. It’s always worth requesting! Remember to register your technical aid and assistance need.

  14. International code for Belgium: +32Emergencies The fire brigade 100 Police emergency number 101 Emergency Ambulance Service (paramedics) 100 European emergency number 112Tourist Information Desks Location: rue Royale 2, 1000 Brussels Telephone: + 32 (0)2 513 89 40 Fax: +33 (0) 388 52 28 29 Email: info@visitbrussels.bewww.visitbrussels.beOpening hoursDaily: 09:00. To 17:45 Weekend and holidays: 10:00 to 17:45 http://visitbrussels.be/bitc/BE_en/essential-brussels/tourism-information.do

  15. Transport between the Zaventem-Aeroport and Brussels Official website with all information: http://www.belgianrail.be/en/Default.aspx; You can ask for assistance : - On line by using the follow link: http://www.belgianrail.be/en/customer-service/passengers-with-reduced-mobility.aspx- Or by calling the Contact Center +32/2,528,28,28 (open every day from 7.00 a.m. to 9.30 p.m.) Train Please, note: Assistance needs to be booked 24 hours in advance Bus • * Lines 12 (Brussels Airport - Brussels City) and 21 (Brussels Airport – Luxemburg) are both accessible till the Schuman stop. • * Line 12 is a fast express line between the airport and the center. • * Timetable line 12: Monday to Friday last bus at 19u:53. (see http://www.stib- mivb.be/irj/go/km/docs/horaires/12/Horaires/20150831/NL_HL_12_20150831_Col.pdf) • * Timetable line 21: Monday to Friday from 20u:12 till 00u:47. During weekends from 06u:00 till 23u:30 (see http://www.stib-mivb.be/irj/go/km/docs/horaires/21/Horaires/20150831/NL_HL_21_20150831_NB.pdf)

  16. Taxi-services TWD Support (special price for Freedom Drive) *before 19h 50 € after 19h 69€ Reservation at least two days before *By telephone: +32/4 89 162 788 mention the Freedom Drive *Online: http://twd-support.com/book-transport/?lang=en Website in Dutch English French and German: http://twd-support.com/?lang=en Taxi Hendriks ( adapted vans for max 8 persons) ENIL- Freedom driver’s special price: before 19h 50€ and after 19h 69€ Reservation at least two days before * by email (toon.medaer@hendriks.be)  mention ENIL Freedom Drive * by telephone ask for Toon Medaer +32/ 2 752 98 00 Website in French and Dutch only: http://www.hendriks.be/?CategoryID=258; Taxi Vert asking explicitly Taxi PMR ( Personne Mobilité Réduite) * Transports only one wheelchair-user at a time, with one assistant, * Tel: +32/2,349,49,49 : ask for a FORFAIT Price Website http://www.taxisverts.be/en/taxi-brussels-persons-with-reduced-mobility/;

  17. Transport inside Brussels You will find general information on: http://www.bruxellespourtous.be/?lang=en Web : http://www.stib.beTel. : +32//70,232000To consult the map with accessible stations, click here [http://www.stib.be/netplan-plan-reseau.html?l=fr] To ask for assistance for your transport, click here http://www.stib.be/pmr-pbm-metro.ht...Please note that you need to telephone at least two hours before your planned transport Personal assistants also need to pay their ticket De Lijn Tel. : +32/70 220 200 (0,30 €/min) Website: http://www.delijn.beTEC: INFO-TEC : +32/10,23.53.53   Website: http://www.tec-wl.be STIB- metro, tramway and bus ( public Transport in Brussels region) Tec / De Lijn - bus

  18. Taxi-services Taxi Hendriks (adapted vans for max 8 persons) ENIL- Freedom driver’s special price inside Brussels: * Before 19h between 26,5€ - 34€ for individuals and between 36€ - 42,5€ for groups (max 8 persons) * After 19h : 36,5€ - 46,5€ for individuals and between 50€ - 60,5€ for groups (max 8 persons) Reservation at least two days before * By email to  (toon.medaer@hendriks.be)  mention ENIL Freedom Drive * By telephone ask for Toon Medaer +32/ 2 752 98 00 Taxi Vert asking explicitly Taxi PMR (Personne Mobilité Réduite) * Tel: +32/2,349,49,49 A teller will indicate the price * Transports only one wheelchair-user at a time, with one assistant TWD Support (special price for Freedom Drive) * Tel: +32/4 89 162 788 * Before 19h between 26,5€ - 34€ for individuals and between 36€ - 42,5€ for groups ( max 8 persons) * After 19h : 36,5€ - 46,5€ for individuals and between 50€ - 60,5€ for groups ( max 8 persons) Reservation recommended but not required

  19. Metro – Accessible stations http://www.stib-mivb.be/irj/go/km/docs/STIB-MIVB/INTERNET/attachments/Plan_reseau/Plan_M_Stations_20150629.pdf

  20. ENIL - TRANSPORTATION PLAN 29 September – 1 October

  21. With a 3 day pass of 18 euro you can use the transport organized by ENIL to get from your hotel to the FD activities and back • During the day assistance will be provided on regular metro lines during a laps off time. When you arrive at the nearest metro station a shuttle-service (2 adapted vans for four 4 people) and a normal bus will pick you up and bring you to the FD event. For those who really can't walk or roll much a door to door service can be arranged. • At night 7 vans (4 participants per van preferably with hotels in the same direction ) and a bus will pickup the participants and bring them back to their hotel or to gare du nord. • If you want to use the ENIL transport please make sure you have send us your hotel information and if/when you have a meeting at the European Parliament. • To book a 3day pass please send a mail with your name (or the name of your group) and how many passes you would like to frank.sioen@enil.eu. You will find the passes in your hotel upon arrival • Payment should be made to the ENIL bank account (preferably in advance) • European Network on Independent Living • IBAN: BE38 0017 5966 4872 • BIC: GEBABEBB ( Bank:BNPParisbas) • Alternatively, you can pay in cash at the welcome desk during Freedom Drive.

  22. Food and accommodation Please, find a list of accessible restaurants and hotels on the following websites: http://www.bruxellespourtous.be/+-Cafes-restaurants,42-+.html http://www.bruxellespourtous.be/+-Hotels-Auberges-de-jeunesse-+.html

  23. Useful web pages: www.enil.eu https://www.facebook.com/pages/ENIL-Freedom-Drive/124127045055?fref=ts http://www.bruxellespourtous.be/?lang=en

  24. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN the enil FREEDOM DRIVE 2015! First we take strasbourg, then we take brussels! Produced by: Jamie Bolling Estitxu Arraztio Felix Engellau Frank Sioen

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