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Information is the primary requirement for independence. Here are some books that challenge perspectives, celebrate acce...
06/05/2026

Information is the primary requirement for independence. Here are some books that challenge perspectives, celebrate accessibility, and amplify disabled voices.
This shelf highlights powerful stories of resilience, activism, identity, and innovation:

šŸ“– Haben by Haben Girma
šŸ“– Being Heumann by Judith Heumann
šŸ“– Disability Visibility (YA Edition) by Alice Wong

These books remind us that disability is not something to ā€œfixā€, but itā€™s a vital part of human diversity, creativity, and social change šŸ§æ

We would be grateful if you explored this topic further through these books!šŸ’™
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šŸ‡±šŸ‡» Informācija ir galvenais priekÅ”noteikums neatkarÄ«bai. Å eit ir dažas grāmatas, kas izaicina priekÅ”status, cildina pieejamÄ«bu un pastiprina cilvēku ar invaliditāti balsis.

Šis grāmatu plaukts izceļ spēcīgus stāstus par izturību, aktīvismu, identitāti un inovācijām:

šŸ“– Haben ā€” Haben Girma
šŸ“– Being Heumann ā€” Judith Heumann
šŸ“– Disability Visibility (YA Edition) ā€” Alice Wong

Å Ä«s grāmatas atgādina, ka invaliditāte nav kaut kas, ko vajadzētu ā€œizlabotā€, bet gan bÅ«tiska cilvēku daudzveidÄ«bas, radoÅ”uma un sociālo pārmaiņu daļa šŸ§æ

BÅ«sim pateicÄ«gi, ja iepazÄ«siet Å”o tēmu tuvāk, izlasot Ŕīs grāmatas! šŸ’™
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Finansē Eiropas SavienÄ«ba. Å Ä« publikācija atspoguļo vienÄ«gi autora uzskatus un viedokli, un ne obligāti Eiropas SavienÄ«bas, Eiropas Komisijas vai valsts (Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu agentÅ«ras) viedokli, kuras nav atbildÄ«gas par tajā ietvertās informācijas jebkādu izmantoÅ”anu.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or the granting authority (Agency for International Programs for Youth).
Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.



On Saturday, participants from the European School of Luxembourg I, Riga French Lyceum, and Riga Secondary School No. 9 ...
26/04/2026

On Saturday, participants from the European School of Luxembourg I, Riga French Lyceum, and Riga Secondary School No. 9 reunited for the final day of DemocraSee.
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At , they stepped into the shoes of Members of the European Parliament through an interactive roleplay, debating the Online Participation Directive and the Climate-Friendly Food Directive while gaining insight into how the Parliament works from the inside.
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After lunch, the group explored Luxembourg City, discovering how accessibility is integrated into urban design ā€“ from tactile paths and adapted curbs to audio and vibrating traffic lights. Small details that make a big difference.
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The day concluded in Walferdange at the Centre Culturel Prince Henri, where participants completed their self-assessments and received their certificates. It was also a moment to reflect, and to look ahead, as coordinators encouraged the continuation of the project beyond its official end.
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Now we can truly say - DemocraSee - See it! Feel it! Be it!
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Finansē Eiropas SavienÄ«ba. Å Ä« publikācija atspoguļo vienÄ«gi autora uzskatus un viedokli, un ne obligāti Eiropas SavienÄ«bas, Eiropas Komisijas vai valsts (Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu agentÅ«ras) viedokli, kuras nav atbildÄ«gas par tajā ietvertās informācijas jebkādu izmantoÅ”anu.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or the granting authority (Agency for International Programs for Youth).
Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.



On Friday, students from the Riga French Lyceum (Rīgas Franču licejs), the Riga Secondary school number 9 (Rīgas 9.vidus...
25/04/2026

On Friday, students from the Riga French Lyceum (Rīgas Franču licejs), the Riga Secondary school number 9 (Rīgas 9.vidusskola) and the European school of Luxembourg 1 came together in Luxembourg for a strong and impactful day.
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During the first part of the day, participants participated in the panel discussion ā€œFeel your Voteā€ where they welcomed from in the , Māris Zviedris from and Lars Bosselmann from the European Blind Union. Together, they explored what is being done by each institution to achieve accessible elections and presented some of the possible solutions prepared by the participants of the project.
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In the afternoon, participants went back to the European School of Luxembourg 1 where they took part in a Model United Nations and Model European Parliament style resolution drafting. Participants actively engaged in analyzing the panel discussion before preparing Introductory Clauses and developing Operative clauses calling all institutions to action. The plenary session of the activity was full of amendments and debates to make sure that the resolution is passed in the most complete form possible. Resolution that passed with a 100% approval rate.
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Afterwards, participants took on the streets of Luxembourg to enjoy some succulent comfort foods and celebrating the approval of the resolution.
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A big thank you to for supporting this day and making the Panel Discussion happen!
ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”
Finansē Eiropas SavienÄ«ba. Å Ä« publikācija atspoguļo vienÄ«gi autora uzskatus un viedokli, un ne obligāti Eiropas SavienÄ«bas, Eiropas Komisijas vai valsts (Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu agentÅ«ras) viedokli, kuras nav atbildÄ«gas par tajā ietvertās informācijas jebkādu izmantoÅ”anu.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or the granting authority (Agency for International Programs for Youth).
Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

On Thursday, students from Riga Secondary School No. 9, Riga French LycƩe, and European School of Luxembourg I came toge...
23/04/2026

On Thursday, students from Riga Secondary School No. 9, Riga French LycƩe, and European School of Luxembourg I came together in the Old Town of Luxembourg, ready for an active and engaging morning.

Participants gathered for our first activity, ā€œThe Way to Vote.ā€ We were divided into three groups and assigned specific roles: one Walker for each route, three Guide Partners to support the walkers, and the remaining participants formed the Observation Team. The aim of this activity was to better understand the challenges faced by people with visual impairments by navigating through the Old Town of Luxembourg on the way to the Ministry of Education. Through this experience, participants developed teamwork skills, strengthened communication, and gained valuable insight into the importance of accessible infrastructure in urban environments.

The next activity was the ā€œThink Tank.ā€ During this session, participants revisited ideas and potential solutions from our debate earlier in the week and worked on developing them further. They explored practical ways to bring these ideas to life by considering factors such as costs, legislation, and implementation strategies. This activity encouraged creativity, problem-solving, and innovation, while also helping participants improve their entrepreneurial competences.

We concluded this productive and energetic day with a short debriefing session, where everyone had the opportunity to reflect on the dayā€™s experiences and key lessons learned, before enjoying dinner together at the Big Beer Company.
ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”ā€”

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or the granting authority (Agency for International Programs for Youth).
Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.


Wednesday, students from Riga Secondary School No. 9, the Riga French LycƩe, and the European School of Luxembourg I gat...
22/04/2026

Wednesday, students from Riga Secondary School No. 9, the Riga French LycƩe, and the European School of Luxembourg I gathered at the Court of Justice of the European Union. Participants were in high spirits after being guided through the astonishing building by Mrs. M. Archilla, Administrator in the Directorate for Human Resources at the Court of Justice of the European Union.
Then, we met Christopher Fretwell, who works to improve the digital accessibility of the Curia website; Mateo Caballero Peralta, who focuses on making the InfoCuria search engine more accessible; and SĆ©bastien Servais, who uses technology to advance accessibility solutions. We also had the opportunity to meet Enrique Bercero and Silvia VerdĆŗ Relano, who introduced us to the pilot traineeship programme for people with disabilities. We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to all of the professionals who dedicated their time to meeting with us, sharing their expertise, and inspiring us through their commitment to accessibility and inclusion. Their generosity and openness made this experience especially meaningful and memorable for all participants.
Furthermore, we met with Mrs. I. Reine, a Judge at the General Court of the European Union, and took part in a spontaneous and engaging dialogue through which the participants gained valuable insight into the field of interpretation.
During lunch, the students were divided into two groups, one of which conducted interviews to assess how informed people were about our topic, otherwise known as ā€œinclusive democracy.ā€
After enjoying a delicious lunch, the students went to the European School of Luxembourg I to continue our activities. We began with ā€œAccessibility Mapping of Polling Stations,ā€ where the participants recreated polling stations with the aim of making them as accessible as possible.
After our final activity, we had a brief debriefing session before going to enjoy dinner at Basta Cosi.
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Monday, we, students from Riga Secondary School No. 9, the Riga French LycƩe, and the European School of Luxembourg I, w...
22/04/2026

Monday, we, students from Riga Secondary School No. 9, the Riga French LycƩe, and the European School of Luxembourg I, worked productively at the European School of Luxembourg I.

Before our activities, we received thoughtful goodie bags from the European Court. They were filled with useful items such as highlighters, pens, and other essentials that weā€™ll definitely be using throughout the week.

We started with an ā€œAccessibility Timelineā€ session, where we learned about the history of blindness and how perceptions and support systems have evolved over time. After that, we explored the critical ā€œLaw vs. Realityā€ dynamic, discussing how inclusion works in practice. Lastly, we had a fiery debate about the gap between legal frameworks and the real-life experiences of people with disabilities.

After our activities at the school, we went to visit the European Parliament, where we gained firsthand insight into how EU institutions operate.
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Finansē Eiropas SavienÄ«ba. Å Ä« publikācija atspoguļo vienÄ«gi autora uzskatus un viedokli, un ne obligāti Eiropas SavienÄ«bas, Eiropas Komisijas vai valsts (Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu agentÅ«ras) viedokli, kuras nav atbildÄ«gas par tajā ietvertās informācijas jebkādu izmantoÅ”anu.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or the granting authority (Agency for International Programs for Youth).
Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.



April 12 our team held our first meeting all together. Students from the Riga Secondary School no. 9, Riga French lycee ...
16/04/2026

April 12 our team held our first meeting all together. Students from the Riga Secondary School no. 9, Riga French lycee and European School of Luxembourg I all met at the Marienthal in Luxembourg, introducing each other through a plethora of different activities, energizers and presentations. In the evening, we had delicious dinner at La Celula in Mersch, getting to know each other even better. After a full day of learning, experiencing and growing closer, our team is ready for a productive week in Luxembourg!
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12.aprÄ«lÄ« kopÄ«gi aizvadÄ«jām pirmo kopÄ«go jaunieÅ”u apmaiņas projekta ā€œDemocraSee - See it! Feel it! Be it!ā€ dienu. RÄ«gas 9. vidusskolas, RÄ«gas Franču liceja un Luksemburgas Eiropas skolas I skolēni tikās Marientāle, Luksemburgā, iepazÄ«stoties saliedÄ“Å”anās aktivitātēs, parakstot dalÄ«bnieku noteikumus, izvirzot mērÄ·us, piedaloties Demokrātijas kafejnÄ«cā, uzzinot par Youthpass sertifikātiem, saņemot kreklus. Vakarā mēs baudÄ«jām gardas vakariņas restorānā ā€œLa Celulaā€ MerŔā, iepazÄ«stoties vēl tuvāk. Pēc pilnas dienas, kas pavadÄ«ta mācoties, gÅ«stot pieredzi un saliedējoties, mÅ«su komanda ir gatava produktÄ«vai nedēļai Luksemburgā!

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Finansē Eiropas SavienÄ«ba. Å Ä« publikācija atspoguļo vienÄ«gi autora uzskatus un viedokli, un ne obligāti Eiropas SavienÄ«bas, Eiropas Komisijas vai valsts (Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu agentÅ«ras) viedokli, kuras nav atbildÄ«gas par tajā ietvertās informācijas jebkādu izmantoÅ”anu.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or the granting authority (Agency for International Programs for Youth).
Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.



Ā«Will my vote be recorded exactly as I requested?Ā» - Zane Pētersone_____________________šŸ‡«šŸ‡·Ā»Mon vote sera-t-il enregistrĆ©...
10/04/2026

Ā«Will my vote be recorded exactly as I requested?Ā» - Zane Pētersone
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šŸ‡«šŸ‡·Ā»Mon vote sera-t-il enregistrĆ© exactement comme je lā€™ai demandĆ© ?Ā» - Zane Pētersone

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šŸ‡±šŸ‡»Ā»Vai mans balsojums tiks registrets tieÅ”i tā, kā esmu lugusi?Ā» - Zane Pētersone

FinansĆ© Eiropas Savieniba. Å Ä© publikăcija atspogulo vienigi autora uzskatus un viedokli, un ne obligati Eiropas Savienibas, Eiropas Komisijas vai valsts (Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu agenturas) viedokli, kuras nav atbildigas par tajā ietvertās
informăcijas jebkƤdu izmantoÅ”anu.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author (s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or the granting authority (Agency for International Programs for Youth).Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.


There are many ways to support blind and partially sighted people both digitally and personally: Be My Eyes One of the ...
09/04/2026

There are many ways to support blind and partially sighted people both digitally and personally:
Be My Eyes
One of the people from Latvijas Neredzīgo biedrība, Pēteris Locāns, told us about an app, that is really useful but not so popular in Latvia. Be My Eyes is a free app that connects blind and low-vision users with sighted volunteers via live video call. If someone needs help reading a label, checking an expiry date, or, for example, navigating an unfamiliar place, a volunteer answers and helps them. Simple help, but genuinely useful.
Link: https://www.bemyeyes.com/
Apeirons
Apeirons regularly organizes events, such as educational sessions, inclusive activities, and community gatherings, where people can meet and learn from each other. Keep an eye on their calendar at https://www.apeirons.lv/kateogorija/pasakumi/
Latvijas Neredzīgo biedrība (Latvian Blind Association)
Their organisation welcomes volunteers for all kinds of tasks: helping organize cultural events,
recording the journal Rosme in audio format,
driving blind individuals to appointments (if you have a license),
assisting with repairs,
and helping tidy up the surroundings
or simply helping with everyday tasks.
Definitely check their website to find out more and contact them!
Link: https://lnbiedriba.lv/lv/atbalsts/brivpratigo-darbs/
GlobalSense: bez barjerām!ā€
And if youā€™re a young person aged 18 to 30, check out this project by the Latvian Blind Association inviting youth to get involved, learn, and create change together.

Lidzfinansē Eiropas Savieniba. Å Ä© publikăcija atspogulo vienigi autora uzskatus un viedokli, un ne obligăti Eiropas Savienibas, Eiropas Komisijas vai valsts agentĆ¼ras (Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu agentĆ¼ras) viedokli, kuras nav atbildigas par tajĆ£ ietvertĆ£s informācijas jebkƤdu izmantoÅ”anu.

Co-funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or the granting authority (Agency for International Programs for Youth).
Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

Do you know how a person who cannot see votes in elections in Latvia? Some facts worth knowing:ā€¢ Blind people have the r...
09/04/2026

Do you know how a person who cannot see votes in elections in Latvia?

Some facts worth knowing:
ā€¢ Blind people have the right to vote ā€“ the CVK provides trusted assistants and assistive tools.
ā€¢ However, stencils are not always available. If not ā€“ the vote is not fully secret.
ā€¢ A blind person is usually dependent on an assistant they must trust.
ā€¢ Poland, Estonia, Kosovo ā€“ they have already found solutions. In Latvia this discussion is still ongoing.
ā€¢ The EU and UN guarantee accessible elections. Latvia formally ā€“ yes. In practice ā€“ not always.

Democracy is not just rights. It is the ability to exercise them.
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Daži fakti, kurus ir vērts zināt:
ā€¢ NeredzÄ«gām personām ir tiesÄ«bas balsot - CVK nodroÅ”ina uzticamus asistentus un palÄ«glÄ«dzekļus.
ā€¢ Tomēr trafareti ne vienmēr ir pieejami. Ja tie nav pieejami - balsojums nav pilnÄ«bā aizklāts.
ā€¢ NeredzÄ«ga persona parasti ir atkarÄ«ga no asistenta, kuram tai jāuzticas.
ā€¢ Polija, Igaunija, Kosova - tur jau ir atrasti risinājumi. Latvijā Ŕī diskusija vēl turpinās.
ā€¢ ES un ANO garantē pieejamas vēlÄ“Å”anas. Latvijā formāli - jā. Praksē - ne vienmēr.
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Finansē Eiropas SavienÄ«ba. Å Ä« publikācija atspoguļo vienÄ«gi autora uzskatus un viedokli, un ne obligāti Eiropas SavienÄ«bas, Eiropas Komisijas vai valsts (Jaunatnes starptautisko programmu agentÅ«ras) viedokli, kuras nav atbildÄ«gas par tajā ietvertās informācijas jebkādu izmantoÅ”anu.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union, European Commission or the granting authority (Agency for International Programs for Youth).
Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.


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