Tamara Byrne is a self-advocate working for Inclusion Ireland and representing persons with intellectual disabilities in the EDF Youth Committee. In this testimonial, Tamara talks about her experiences with voting and explains how important it is for Europe to listen to the voices of persons with disabilities.
Soufiane El Amrani is the accessibility expert at Inclusion Europe. He has been working at Inclusion Europe since 2008, specialising in easy-to-read materials and training. In this testimonial, Soufiane speaks about the barriers he has faced in voting as a person with intellectual disabilities, and the importance of making sure everyone can make informed choices and cast their votes in the European elections.
Korina Theodorakaki is a journalist and wheelchair user who is an active member and elected official in numerous disability rights organisations in Greece. In this testimonial, she reflects on her deeply upsetting experiences with inaccessible polling stations, and the difficult and sometimes illegal practices that she has had to face in order to cast her vote.
