Directorate for Disability Issues - Malta

06/03/2026

🌟 Share your story!

🎉 As part of the campaign, we’re celebrating authentic experiences and perspectives from autistic people of all ages.

🗣️ Your journey matters, whether it’s a challenge you’ve overcome, a joyful moment, or something you wish others understood. Selected stories will be featured on our website to foster understanding and celebrate diverse paths.

📲 Ready to participate? Scan the QR code, comment, or send an email to projetos@vozdoautista.pt.

ℹ️ If you need guidance, more information, or details, contact activate@gov.mt.

05/02/2026

We’re looking for 15 autistic youths to help us pilot a brand-new advocacy program! 🚀

As part of the ACTIVATE project, the Autism Advocacy Academy is designed to empower you with the tools to create real change. We are currently recruiting for Unit 5: Advocacy for Policy Change and Legal Rights.

📋 The Details:

Format: A mix of self-paced study and fun group sessions with facilitators.

Time Commitment: 8 hours total (approx. 1–1.5 hours across 6 stages).

When: Mid-February to early March.

Flexibility: Join us online or in person!

Deadline: 13th February 2026

Your feedback is the final piece of the puzzle, you’ll help us shape this curriculum for future students across Europe.

📩 How to Join:
If you’re ready to join the movement, we want to hear from you!

Email: activate@gov.mt
Or:

Scan: The QR code in the image below to sign up!

Let’s build a more inclusive future together!

02/02/2026

What is Personal Assistance? How does it help persons with disability? How can the public participate in this reform?

Follow us this afternoon on Niskata on TVM at 13:30 where Dr Alistair De Gaetano, Advisor within the Ministry for Inclusion and Voluntary Sector, will be sharing some insights on Personal Assistance, the proposed legislation and the ongoing public consultation.

We encourage you to follow this informative slot and share your views on this matter, by visiting https://www.gov.mt/mt/publicconsultation/Pages/2026/L-0001-2026.aspx?fbclid=IwY2xjawPpVjVleHRuA2Flb…

The consultation closes on 🗓️ Friday 20th February 2026.



Inklużjoni

27/01/2026

22/01/2026

21/01/2026

20/01/2026

Public Consultation - Personal Assistance Legislation 2026

Financial support for personal assistance now in the law.

Your perspective matters. Take part and share your views.

🗓️Consultation period closes on 20th February 2026.

https://www.gov.mt/mt/publicconsultation/Pages/2026/L-0001-2026.aspx

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Konsultazzjoni Pubblika - Leġiżlazzjoni dwar l-Assistenza Personali 2026

Appoġġ finanzjarju għall-assistenza personali issa fil-liġi.

Il-fehma tiegħek tgħodd. Ħu sehem u aqsam il-fehmiet tiegħek.

🗓️ Il-perjodu tal-konsultazzjoni jagħlaq fl-20 ta’ Frar 2026

https://www.gov.mt/mt/publicconsultation/Pages/2026/L-0001-2026.aspx

Inklużjoni | Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD | Aġenzija Sapport | Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability | European Disability Forum | European Network on Independent Living - ENIL | Disability Studies at UM

19/01/2026

Public Consultation - Personal Assistance Legislation 2026

The law is proposing the possibility to report concerns about personal assistants.

🗓️ The public is encouraged to participate and share their views by the 20th of February 2026 using the link below.

https://www.gov.mt/mt/publicconsultation/Pages/2026/L-0001-2026.aspx

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Konsultazzjoni Pubblika - Leġiżlazzjoni dwar l-Assistenza Personali 2026

Il-liġi tipproponi l-possibbilta’ li jiġi rrapportat it-tħassib dwar l-assistenti personali.

🗓️ Il-pubbliku huwa mħeġġeġ jipparteċipa u jħalli l-fehmiet tiegħu sat-20 ta’ Frar 2026 billi juża l-link hawn taħt.

https://www.gov.mt/mt/publicconsultation/Pages/2026/L-0001-2026.aspx

Inklużjoni | Aġenzija Sapport | Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD | Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability | European Disability Forum | European Network on Independent Living - ENIL | Disability Studies at UM

16/01/2026

Public Consultation - Personal Assistance Legislation 2026

The register ensures personal assistants are certified and held accountable, helping protect people with disabilities.

🗓️The public is encouraged to participate and share their views by the 20th of February 2026 using the link below.

https://www.gov.mt/mt/publicconsultation/Pages/2026/L-0001-2026.aspx

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Konsultazzjoni Pubblika - Leġiżlazzjoni dwar l-Assistenza Personali 2026

Ir-reġistru jiżgura li l-assistenti personali jiġu ċċertifikati u jinżammu responsabbli, u dan jgħin fil-protezzjoni tal-persuni b ’diżabilitajiet.

🗓️ Il-pubbliku huwa mħeġġeġ jipparteċipa u jħalli l-fehmiet tiegħu sat-20 ta’ Frar 2026 billi juża l-link hawn taħt.

https://www.gov.mt/mt/publicconsultation/Pages/2026/L-0001-2026.aspx

Inklużjoni | Aġenzija Sapport | Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD | Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability | European Disability Forum | European Network on Independent Living - ENIL | Disability Studies at UM

15/01/2026

Public Consultation - Personal Assistance Legislation 2026

All personal assistants receiving payment for supporting people with disabilities are required to be registered.

🗓️The public is encouraged to participate and share their views by the 20th of February 2026 using the link below.

https://www.gov.mt/mt/publicconsultation/Pages/2026/L-0001-2026.aspx

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Konsultazzjoni Pubblika - Leġiżlazzjoni dwar l-Assistenza Personali 2026

L-assistenti personali kollha li jirċievu ħlas għall-appoġġ ta’ persuni b’ diżabilitajiet huma meħtieġa li jiġu rreġistrati.

🗓️ Il-pubbliku huwa mħeġġeġ jipparteċipa u jħalli l-fehmiet tiegħu sat-20 ta’ Frar 2026 billi juża l-link hawn taħt.

https://www.gov.mt/mt/publicconsultation/Pages/2026/L-0001-2026.aspx

Inklużjoni | Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD | Aġenzija Sapport | European Network on Independent Living - ENIL | Disability Studies at UM | European Disability Forum | Malta Federation of Organisations Persons with Disability

14/01/2026

Be a pioneer!

Aged between 16-29 years and passionate about advocacy?

We’re looking for 15 passionate students to join the pilot session of the Autism Advocacy Academy and share feedback on the curriculum being delivered.

Reach out to us and be part of an exciting initiative.

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