Disability Rights, People with Disabilities, Accessibility, Inclusion, French Government, Disability Policy, Ésat, Paralympic Games, Disability Associations
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The new government's lack of a dedicated ministry for disability has sparked widespread criticism and concern among associations and experts.
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[...] A collective mobilized against invisibilization Meanwhile, people are talking about a 'catch-all' approach, similar to the Collectif Handicap, a true 'heavyweight' association bringing together 54 organizations committed to these issues. Other experts in the field, such as Florine Deygas (who was vice-president of the National Consultative Council for People with Disabilities), have expressed their discontent and incomprehension: « No, you're not dreaming. There is neither a minister, nor a delegate minister, nor even a Secretary of State in charge of disability. [...]
[...] In addition to the various reactions of some politicians, such as former President François Hollande, it is the people concerned who are living this non-nomination in a bitter way. As requested by the association for the consideration of disability in public and private policies: « How can we trust a government that removes disability from its organization? The evil does not pass. Conclusion In conclusion, Camus' words have never been more timely: « mal name things, it is to add unhappiness to the world ». By omitting a well-named ministry, the government is turning a blind eye to significant human realities. [...]
[...] France won, and not just in sports. Our country distinguished itself by the place given to disabled athletes and through the symbol of the fight for the recognition of people with disabilities in society. This great celebration ended, it was to be expected that there would be a « after in the actions of our policies. It is not the case and we observe on the contrary a real invisibilization in institutional action: the 'Paris 2024' effect is absolutely zero as this great cause does not seem to be taken at its true value. [...]
[...] The absence of a ministry (or at least a structure, such as a Secretary of State) dedicated to disability triggers a wave of criticism and contestation. Why such a erasure of such an important cause?. This exclusion is problematic at more than one level; it testifies to a political turn, or even a retrograde turn. Why is this, when the 2024 Paralympic Games have never made disability so well known and especially normalized in society? Why can we say that 'the experiment has not been transformed'? [...]
[...] We are all temporarily disabled and it is necessary to translate this into action. Society expects clear commitments and concrete actions. That would be the true and most beautiful gold medal for our country. Therefore, it is urgent to recreate a ministry entirely dedicated to people with disabilities and accessibility, and to pursue a resolute action on ongoing files. We owe it to the concerned people because it is a matter of human dignity. We are urgently expecting a 'great cause of the government'. [...]
