Commission for the Rights of Persons with Disability - CRPD

17/06/2026

This year, the Disability Equality Training (DET) Team has seen a significant increase in requests for DET sessions delivered by CRPD to private companies and public sector organisations.

These sessions play an important role in addressing knowledge gaps around disability and imbue participants with greater awareness of inclusion in the workplace. Drawing on real-life experiences, these sessions also create a safe environment where participants can discuss, ask questions and engage directly with CRPD trainers, who themselves have a range of impairments.

The latest session was delivered to employees at Esplora.

16/06/2026

📢 Workshop for HR Managers #2: Managing People with Diverse Needs at Work

After the first successful workshop, CRPD, in collaboration with Carnegie Coaching and Consulting, will be organising other workshop sessions designed specifically for HR managers on Managing People with Diverse Needs at Work.

These highly interactive sessions aim to provide practical guidance to managers on effectively supporting and managing persons with diverse needs in the workplace. The workshops will include discussion, reflection, and scenario-based learning.

The second workshop will be held as follows:

Date: 28th July 2026
Time: 8.30 AM – 1:00 PM
Venue: Dar il-Ħanin Samaritan, Santa Venera
Kindly register by 7 July 2026 using the link below:

👉Fill out form here: https://shorturl.at/rAmCf

A confirmation email will be sent to confirm successful registration. A participation fee of €50 applies to secure your place.

Kindly note that these workshops will be held in English.

16/06/2026

'Do You See Me?' is the theme of this year’s Learning Disability Week. Being seen means having access to information that is presented in a more accessible way.

In 2024, CRPD launched the Easy, Accessible, Simple and Effective (E.A.S.E.) project under the Erasmus+ programme. Completed in 2025, the project provided training to participants from various agencies, including Aġenzija Sapport and Jobsplus, on creating easy-to-read materials.

As part of the E.A.S.E. project, a survey found that people preferred Easy Language documents that include visuals, pictures, simple wording, and options to access information in both written and audio formats. People with intellectual disabilities reported feeling more confident, empowered, relieved, and happy when information was accessible to them.

Easy Read does not just address persons with intellectual disabilities, but it also benefits older adults, people with dyslexia and immigrants. It helps ensure access to important information on topics such as finance, health, and education.

To learn more about the E.A.S.E. project, visit: https://www.crpd.org.mt/e-a-s-e-project/

12/06/2026

The Maltese and Jamaican disability representatives attending the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP) in New York were visited by Natasha Meli Daudey, Malta’s Permanent Representative – designate to the United Nations in New York. CRPD was represented by Commissioner Rhoda Garland as well as by the High Commissioner of Malta to Jamaica George Borg.

12/06/2026

CRPD Commissioner Rhoda Garland and DDI representative Alistair DeGaetano – together with representatives from the Jamaica Council for Persons with Disabilities (JCPD) led by Dr Christine Hendricks - attended a bilateral meeting chaired by the High Commissioner of Malta to Jamaica George Borg where they discussed a number of areas for mutual cooperation, including redress panels and support services for early intervention.

11/06/2026

CRPD Commissioner Rhoda Garland discussing the situation of the disability sector in Malta with Miyeon Kim, Chair of the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). An international law expert from South Korea, she has spent over 30 years as a global advocate for disability inclusion and women's rights.

Ms Garland, together with other representatives from the disability sector in Malta, is attending the 19th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP) at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.

11/06/2026

CRPD Commissioner Rhoda Garland, Project Manager Chris Palmer and the High Commissioner of Malta to Jamaica George Borg are attending the 19th session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (COSP) at the United Nations Headquarters, New York.

This year's overarching theme, marking 20 years from the Convention for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, is celebrating and consolidating achievements and shaping the next phase of implementation in a changing world.

Other subthemes include creating a world free from exploitation, violence and abuse for all persons with disabilities; strengthening care and support systems to ensure the empowerment, autonomy and independence of all persons with disabilities and enhancing accessible civic engagement, leadership and advocacy in political and public life.

10/06/2026

Yesterday, CRPD staff attended the launch of Sette Giugno 1919: Memory & Ritual at St John's Co-Cathedral. The exhibition explores the collective memory of the Sette Giugno events through memory and ritual.

Part of the exhibition features five tactile emblems that visitors can explore through touch, contributing to a more accessible experience for blind and visually impaired visitors. This part of the exhibition was developed in collaboration with CRPD. Each emblem is also accompanied by an audiodescription - providing further historical and artistic context.

We commend St John's Co-Cathedral for being at the forefront of this initiative. The craftsmanship behind the tactile elements helps make a significant chapter of Malta’s history accessible to a wider audience.

The exhibition is open at St John’s Co-Cathedral until the end of the month. More information is available here 👉 https://shorturl.at/5JgWY

05/06/2026

05/06/2026

This week, the Disability Equality Training (DET) team completed its 52nd training session for this year - reaching a total of 2,085 participants so far.

The last session saw trainers Vanessa Cassar and Blaine Schembri deliver a Disability Etiquette session for community police officers at the Academy for Disciplined Forces.

CRPD's Disability Equality Training (DET) Unit delivers disability awareness and equality training to public and private organisations. These sessions are delivered by persons with disability who have lived experience of a wide range of impairments.