Andy Van Hoorebeke

Board of European Union of the Deaf(EUD) - IT Expert bij VVSG - ex-Voorzitter van Doof Vlaanderen vzw - lid van adviescommissie VGT

[Ikarus Studio @1karusStudio]

Hey! 👋 We’re Ikarus Studios, a small indie team of friends who started out in game jams and are now making our own projects.
So far we’ve released:

Bunzai – https://t.co/me7bXEKvRo
Lineage – https://t.co/UCMmtWpdIl

#indiedev #IndieGameDev #IndieGame #gamedev

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

🎉 Happy New Year from EUD!

📩 Read our New Year message and subscribe for updates:
🔗 https://t.co/FEPhEdCs1J

#HappyNewYear2025 #SignLanguageRights #DeafCommunity

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

EUD President Sofia Isari calls for National Sign Languages to become EU Official Languages:
"Equal recognition of sign languages is key to full participation and inclusion for Deaf people across Europe."

Read more: https://t.co/bMw5OVJMxQ

#SignLanguageRights #Inclusion

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

🌍 On #IDSL2024, EUD celebrates the power of sign languages across Europe! We’re proud to share our new position paper: National Sign Languages as EU Official Languages.
🔗 https://t.co/7wEDCYZEd4
#SignLanguageRights #LinguisticEquality #DeafCommunity #DeafInclusion

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

Earlier today, EUD President @sofiaisari, alongside the EUD Board and Executive Director Frankie Picron, had a meaningful discussion with Dr Ádám Kósa, Hungary's newly appointed State Secretary for Disability. @adamkosamep
#EUD #DisabilityRights #SignLanguage #Inclusion

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

EUD participated in the 17th session of the UN CRPD Conference of State Parties. Read more about EUD President, Sofia Isari's speech and our letter advocating for Deaf rights:
https://t.co/qGNZ5RpmuG

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

EUD joined the Accessible City Awards roundtable, advocating for national sign languages as crucial for Deaf inclusion! Proud to highlight linguistic diversity in the EU. 🌍🧏‍♂️🏅 #Accessibility #Inclusion #SignLanguage #EUD

Read more:
https://t.co/VqxM9jn2Ku

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

Now - our Board Member Andy Van Hoorebeke is presenting the Annual Report 📃

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

The final presentation of the day was given by EUD's Working Group on Minority Languages about recognising national sign languages as minority languages - with Dr Filipe Sousa, Professor of Constitutional Law in Portugal 🙌

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

Now the delegates are answering a survey about their knowledge of how well the EU accessibility legislation is implemented in their countries...the answers show that most EU countries have not fully implemented the deaf-inclusive provisions yet ❌

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

Today, we held a webinar for our members -national associations of the deaf- on the importance of data collection to support their advocacy efforts, via an EUD census on deaf people - thank you to all who participated for your valuable contributions! #EUDisabilityRightsStrategy📊

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

EUD’s President, @sofiaisari is honoured to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of the British Sign Language (BSL) Act and kick off Sign Language Week 2024 with @BDA_Deaf! Together, let's support BSL accessibility, break barriers, and build a more inclusive society. 🤟🇬🇧🇪🇺

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

EUD President @sofiaisari proudly announces our pivotal report on “Combatting Gender-based Violence & Discrimination against Deaf Women & Girls in the EU”. A step towards ensuring #DeafWomenRights & #GenderEquality in the EU! Read more: https://t.co/sN8kw1dS0k

[Andy Van Hoorebeke @GLWMax]

Weyts wil dove en slechthorende kinderen een plek geven reguliere basisscholen https://t.co/0jZbdKsAFR

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

Today on #InternationalWomensDay, we stand with deaf women and girls, advocating for their rights to be fulfilled & respected. Despite progress, they still face barriers to full equality. Stay tuned for our upcoming report on combatting gender-based violence and discrimination!

[Maartje De Meulder @mdemeulder]

Loved this trailer! Deaf animators involved in making this. Looking forward to seeing the game.

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

🎉 Happy New Year from EUD! 🎉 Wishing everyone a year filled with progress, inclusivity, and equality for Deaf individuals across Europe.

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

📸 A memorable moment as civil society organisations meet with the 2023 Sakharov Prize laureate and finalists at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France. Together, we stand for human rights and inclusion. #SakharovPrize #HumanRights #Inclusion

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

Exciting news! EUD President @sofiaisari, Vice-President @RonitLeven, and Director Mark Wheatley will attend the Sakharov Prize award in Strasbourg this week. 🌍 EUD looks forward to discussing with individuals, groups, and organisations championing human rights! #SakharovPrize

[European Union of the Deaf @EUD_Brussels]

The #EDPD2024 & the Access City Award Ceremony come to an end! 🌐 EUD Board thank all participants representing the rights of persons with disabilities. Together, we amplify the voices of the deaf community for a Europe where everyone is included! #EDPD2023 #EUAccessCity