Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD

28/03/2026

CRPD Commissioner Rhoda Garland and staff member Kevin Attard recently attended the Caritas Malta Epilepsy Association National Conference 2026, which focused on enhancing the quality of life of persons living with epilepsy.

27/03/2026

The Malta Digital Innovation Authority is organising hands-on training for educators this April.

🔐 Cybersecurity for Educators: Train-the-Trainer series
Perfect for educators, trainers, ICT specialists, and adult educators
📅 14, 16, 21 & 23 April 2026
🕒 15:45 – 17:45
🎓 Includes certificate presentation
👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/e/xqWHsJ6PRF

🖨️ 3D Printing for Educators
Ideal for educators, trainers, ICT specialists, VET instructors, and adult educators
📅 13, 15, 20 & 22 April 2026
🕒 15:45 – 17:45
🎓 Includes certificate presentation
👉 Register now: https://forms.office.com/e/XTmbWkYijs

📍 Location for both: MDIA DiHubMT, Birkirkara
⏳ Each course includes 4 sessions (8 hours total)

26/03/2026

As part of CRPD’s ongoing commitment to protect, promote, and monitor the implementation of the UNCRPD (United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities), we are rolling out a series of training sessions for all staff members.

The first session has already been held and included interactive workshops, games and group discussions for the first group of staff members.

25/03/2026

🌟 ACTIVATE: jibni Appoġġ għal Żgħażagħ Awtistiċi

Tokyo, Uffiċjal tal-Proġett ta' ACTIVATE, ġiet iddijanjostikata bl-awtiżmu fl-età ta' disa' snin.

Għal kważi għaxar snin, hija navigat l-iskola u l-ħajja soċjali tagħha tħossha ħuta barra mil-ilma u nċerta għaliex kienet tħossha differenti.

L-iskoperta tad-dijanjosi tagħha, snin wara, kienet punt ta' bidla, li tatha ċarezza u sens ta' direzzjoni.

Hi minħabba esperjenzi bħal dawn li Tokyo għandha passjoni għal Proġett ta' ACTIVATE: proġett li jagħti s-setgħa liż-żgħażagħ awtistiċi b'ħiliet li jgħinuhom jitkellmu d-drittijiet tagħhom, jagħtihom għarfien tad-drittijiet li għandhom, kif ukoll strateġiji prattiċi biex jinnavigaw ix-xogħol, l-edukazzjoni, u l-kura tas-saħħa.

Permezz tal-Akkademja, u l-workshops li ġejjin, il-parteċipanti qed jibnu l-kunfidenza, isibu leħinhom, u joħolqu s-sistema ta' appoġġ li huma jeħtieġu -appoġġ li Tokyo xtaqet li kellha meta kienet iżgħar.

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

21/03/2026

🌟 Meet Hannah Micallef!

Some days ago we met with Hannah and mum at their home - surrounded by her artwork. 🎨

We asked Hannah 10 questions about how painting helps her express herself and connect with others.

As part of our chat, we also touched on this year’s World Down Syndrome Day theme - Together Against Loneliness.

Full interview in link below.

Check what Hannah has to say about art and inclusion on world down sydrome day

20/03/2026

🎉 We at CRPD are kicking off our ‘Rock Your Socks’ celebration! 🧦💙💛

March 21 may be World Down Syndrome Day, but we’re starting the hype today, as a prelude to tomorrow. This celebration reminds us about representation and inclusion.

Why socks? Chromosomes resemble socks, and the mismatched sock represents the triplication of the 21st chromosome that results in Down syndrome.

🧦 Check out our collagues celebrating the day with these fun and bold combination of socks
..and stay tuned tomorrow for a special interview is coming soon!

20/03/2026

As part of the initiative of setting up a women with disabilities committee, CRPD is organising a seminar that will focus on the issues women with disabilities face in Malta. This important discussion will bring together voices, experiences and ideas to highlight challenges.

📍 Venue: Urban Valley Resort, (The Notch Conference Centre), San Ġwann
📅 Date: 14 April, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
👉 Register for the seminar here: https://forms.office.com/e/cB17iNdNUL

During the event, participants will also get to know more about the women with disabilities committee and how they can apply to join.

CRPD would like to thank the European Disability Forum for funding this project.

We look forward to seeing you there.

17/03/2026

🔒 L-uffiċċju tas-CRPD f’Għawdex se jkun magħluq min-nhar il-Erbgħa 18 ta' Marzu.

Niskużaw ruħna għal kull inkonvenjenza u grazzi tal-koperazzjoni tagħkom.

17/03/2026

👏 We are pleased to welcome Goran Sachevski to the CRPD, who joined the Investigations Unit as Executive I on 9th March 2026.

As the work of the Commission continues to grow, we are pleased to strengthen our team and support the important work carried out by the CRPD. We wish Goran every success in his new role and look forward to his contribution to the Commission.

16/03/2026

Later last week, our Disability Equality Trainers - Joann Spiteri and Blaine Schembri - led a disability awareness session with the Year 3 students at Żejtun Primary A.

It turned into a really interactive session, and our team noticed how comfortable the students felt asking questions and sharing their thoughts about disability awareness and inclusion.

16/03/2026

🌟 ACTIVATE: Building Support for Autistic Youth

🎥 Watch video produced by the Directorate for Disability Issues - Malta

Tokyo, a Project Officer at ACTIVATE, was diagnosed with autism at nine years of age.

For nearly a decade, she navigated school and social life feeling out of place, unsure why she was different.
Discovering her diagnosis years later was a turning point, giving clarity and a sense of direction.

That experience fuels their passion for ACTIVATE: a project that empowers autistic young people with self-advocacy skills, knowledge of their rights, and practical strategies to navigate work, education, and healthcare.

Through the Pilot Academy and upcoming workshops, participants are building confidence, finding their voice, and creating the support system they need - support Tokyo wishes she had growing up.

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

13/03/2026

📣 Calling all women with disabilities in Malta

A new committee is being formed to bring women with disabilities together to share experiences, build leadership, and help shape policies that promote equality, accessibility, and protection from discrimination.

If you want to contribute to change and ensure women with disabilities are represented in public life, we encourage you to apply to be part of the committee.

🗓 Apply by 21 April
📝 Submit your application by filling out this form:
https://shorturl.at/rhVL1
📄For more info: 👉 https://www.crpd.org.mt/advocacy/women-with-disabilities-committee/
📩 Questions? Contact Giulia at giulia.dalmonte@crpd.org.mt or Allison at allison.zammit@crpd.org.mt
Please note that a selection process will be carried out to form the committee.

CRPD would like to thank the European Disability Forum for the grants towards this project.

Women with disabilities Committee Malta