Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD

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!

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!

04/02/2026

Do you live with epilepsy?

Sara Caruana, a BSc Pharmacology student, is conducting university-approved research on Complementary and Alternative Medicines in Epilepsy and would love to hear from people with lived experience.

🕒 The questionnaire takes around 5 minutes
🔒 Fully anonymous and ethically approved
🌍 Available in Maltese and English

👉 Take part here: https://forms.gle/9jH9AuuuyUDCqaeM6

Your experience matters and can help shape future understanding in this area.

Thank you for supporting epilepsy research 💜

Dear participant, I am a University of Malta undergraduate student reading for a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacology, with the Department of Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics conducting a study to better understand how people living with epilepsy manage their condition and to identify their att...

04/02/2026

💬✨Our Communications Team recently held an away day to present our strategy and agree on key priorities.

These include raising awareness of the role of the CRPD among the general public and working towards stronger disability representation at a national level.

We’re looking forward to turning these priorities into meaningful action.

03/02/2026

🔒 L-uffiċċju tas-CRPD f’Għawdex se jkun magħluq minn nhar il-Erbgħa 4 ta’ Frar sal-Ġimgħa 6 ta’ Frar. Niskużaw ruħna għal kull inkonvenjenza u grazzi tal-koperazzjoni tagħkom.

🔒 The Gozo CRPD office will be closed from Wednesday 4th February till Friday 6th February. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

03/02/2026

🌍 Registrations are now open for ESSC 2026

Bridging Boundaries: International Insights into Social Services

📍 Valletta, Malta
📅 17–20 May 2026

The European Social Services Conference is Europe’s largest policy and practice forum for public social services, and in 2026 it will be hosted in Valletta, Malta.

Now in its 34th edition, ESSC brings together leaders, decision-makers, practitioners, researchers, third sector organisations and technology providers from across Europe and beyond. It is a space to share experiences, learn from one another, and reflect on how social services can work across borders to respond to shared challenges in an increasingly interconnected world.

Over four days, delegates will take part in inspiring keynotes, interactive sessions and meaningful discussions on how public social services are designed, financed and delivered to support resilient societies in times of ongoing crisis.

🔗 Delegate registration is now open: https://connect.esn-eu.org/public/conference/essc-2026/detail/

02/02/2026

📢 Sessjoni ta’ Informazzjoni f'Għawdex – Liġi tal-Assistenza Personali

Is-CRPD qed tistiednek għall-ewwel minn sensiela ta’ sessjonijiet ta’ informazzjoni dwar il-Liġi tal-Assistenza Personali, li bħalissa tinsab miftuħa għall-konsultazzjoni pubblika.

L-Assistenza Personali hija essenzjali biex tappoġġja l-għajxien indipendenti, l-għażla u l-awtonomija personali. Din is-sessjoni se tipprovdi informazzjoni ċara dwar ir-riformi proposti u toffri spazju biex tistaqsi mistoqsijiet, taqsam il-fehmiet tiegħek u tipprovdi feedback.

🗓 Il-Ħamis, 12 ta’ Frar 2026
⏰ 10:30–11:30 (kafè ta’ merħba mill-10:00)
📍 Gozo Association for the Deaf, Triq Santa Dminka, Victoria, Għawdex (qrib Manresa House)
🎤 Kelliem Mistieden: Dr Alistair De Gaetano

👉 Irreġistra hawn: https://shorturl.at/ufo1e
(sal-9 ta’ Frar 2026)

Il-kontribut tiegħek huwa importanti – ejja nfasslu l-futur tal-Assistenza Personali flimkien

28/01/2026

We're Hiring: Executive I (Procurement and Finance)
📅 Apply by: 27th February 2026

CRPD is looking for an organised and motivated Executive I to support our Finance Manager with procurement, tenders, budgeting, and salary processes.

Key Tasks:

✔️Handle tenders and procurement requests
✔️Maintain financial records and process payments
✔️Liaise with suppliers and staff
✔️ Assist with salaries, budgets, and audits

Benefits

🕒 Flexible working hours to support work–life balance
🏡 A hybrid working model combining remote and office work
🎉 Regularly organised team events
⭐ Attractive and supportive working conditions

Requirements:

✅ MQF Level 5+ in Finance, Accounting or Procurement
✅ 2 years’ experience in public procurement and EPPS (an asset)
✅ Strong organisational and communication skills
✅Fluent in Maltese and English

📅 Apply by: 27th February 2026
📩 Send your Europass CV to recruitment@crpd.org.mt

27/01/2026

🗣️ “It’s nice to know I’m not alone.”

In this video, one of our participants shares why they joined the ACTIVATE Autism Advocacy Academy.

They speak openly about:
✨ Building confidence as a self-advocate
✨ The importance of awareness and social understanding
✨ Finding community with others on similar employment journeys
✨ Learning what reasonable accommodations they can ask for at work

The Autism Advocacy Academy is about empowering autistic young people to understand their rights, find their voice, and advocate for meaningful change.

🎥 Watch the full video to hear Krystian’s story.

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

23/01/2026

🔒 L-uffiċċju tas-CRPD f’Għawdex se jkun magħluq nhar it-Tnejn 26 ta’ Jannar u l-Ġimgħa 30 ta’ Jannar. Niskużaw ruħna għal kull inkonvenjenza u grazzi tal-koperazzjoni tagħkom.

🔒 The Gozo CRPD office will be closed on Monday 26th January and Friday 30th January. We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your cooperation.

19/01/2026

🔒 L-uffiċċji tas-CRPD f’Malta u Għawdex se jkunu magħluqin għada t-Tlieta 20 ta’ Jannar minħabba l-maltemp previst.

Ix-xogħol tagħna se jibqa' għaddej xorta waħda u tistgħu tikkuntattjawna permezz tal-imejl fuq helpdesk@crpd.org.mt jew permezz ta' din il-paġna.

🔒 CRPD offices in Malta and Gozo will be closed tomorrow Tuesday 20th January because of the extreme bad weather.

Work will be ongoing and you can reach us on helpdesk@crpd.org.mt or through this fb page.

19/01/2026

✔️ L-Aċċessibilità Għandha Tkun Inkluża mill-Bidu

F’dan il-filmat naraw kif nuqqas ta’ informazzjoni u preparazzjoni jista’ joħloq sitwazzjonijiet skomdi u evitabbli. Aċċessibilità u inklużjoni jfissru li kull persuna għandha d-dritt li tipparteċipa fis-soċjetà b’dinjità u indipendenza. Dan huwa dritt bażiku ta’ kull persuna.