Welcome to On Our Terms, a podcast of the European Network on Independent Living featuring diverse perspectives on independent living and disability activism. Join disabled podcast host Áine Kelly-Costello for a series of interviews with disabled people from across Europe.What does independent living mean to them? What are their passions? What are the individual and systemic challenges? How can our movement recognise bias and be more inclusive?Subscribe to On Our Terms to find out.
Generations of Resistance: Independent Living Then, Now, and Ahead
In this special episode marking European Independent Living Day, host Kamil Goungor sits down with activists Jamie Bolling and Nina Portolan for an honest, intergenerational conversation about the Independent Living movement. From their personal journeys and the hard-won progress of past decades to the creativity and challenges of today’s youth, they reflect on what’s changed, what’s at risk, and what must never be forgotten. Tune in for a dialogue about legacy, activism, and why the fight fo...
4 Apr 2025
Cycling the World & Advocating for Disability Rights
In this episode of "On Our Terms," host Kamil Goungor sits down with Max Thurston, a PhD researcher and adventure cyclist from Santa Fe, New Mexico, now residing in Helsinki, Finland. In his second appearance on this podcast, Max comes back to tell us more about how is trip is going and the people he has met along the way. Tune in to hear about Max's unique journey of cycling around the world and advocating for the rights of Disabled People.
31 Dec 2024
Combating hate speech in Europe
In this episode of On Our Terms, Kamil Goungor will be joined by Daniel Heller to explore combating hate speech, the intricacies of policy coordination, and the Facing Facts Network's upcoming priorities and plans.
30 Dec 2024
Driving Change: Policy Advocacy and Disability Rights in Europe
In this episode of On Our Terms, Florian Sanden, ENIL’s Policy Coordinator, joins host Kamil Goungor to discuss the challenges and rewards of policy advocacy for disability rights. They explore key issues facing the movement, 2024’s milestones, and ENIL’s plans for 2025, offering insights and advice for advocates fighting for independent living.
22 Aug 2024
Online Activism: Fighting for Disability Rights
In this episode, our policy and movement support officer Kamil Goungor meets Conor McAuley, a young Irish disability activist. Together, they explore disability advocacy through social media, and the opportunities and challenges it presents.
23 May 2024
Pedaling for Change
In this episode of "On Our Terms," host Kamil Goungor sits down with Max Thurston, a PhD researcher and adventure cyclist from Santa Fe, New Mexico, now residing in Helsinki, Finland. Max shares his ambitious plan to cycle from Helsinki to Cape Town, South Africa, to promote and raise awareness for disability rights and independent living. Max discusses his personal journey, the inspiration behind his project, and his collaboration with ENIL.
Tune in to hear about Max's preparations, the challenges he anticipates, and his commitment to advocating for accessibility and inclusion across Europe and Africa. Join us for an inspiring conversation about how one individual's adventure can contribute to the global movement for independent living.
21 Dec 2023
EU Elections and Accessible Voting
Niamh Ní Hoireabhaird is an Irish disability activist and freelance journalist. Earlier this year she completed her MA in Journalism, Media and Globalisation with a specialisation in Political Communication. She wrote her thesis on the use of accessible communications for people with intellectual disabilities in politics.
In this episode, we take discuss accessibility in EU elections, barriers to voting and political participation of Disabled People.
20 Dec 2023
Voices on the Ground - A Conversation with a Disability Activist
Antonella Candiago, a 27-year-old from Italy, is a wheelchair user residing in Brussels. With a background in European politics, including internships at the European Parliament and a policy traineeship at Inclusion Europe, she passionately advocates for gender equality and disability rights, particularly focusing on the intersection of gender and disability.
In this episode, we take a look at her activism journey, community involvement and challenges, as well as her expectations for the upcoming European elections.
20 Dec 2023
From the Parliament Floor - A Conversation with a Member of the European Parliament
Join us in this discussion with Member of the European Parliament Stelios Kympouropoulos. In this episode, we talk about the European elections, Disabled People's participation in politics and much more.
29 Dec 2022
Fighting oppression from many angles
In this episode of On Our Terms, host Áine Kelly-Costello chats to Clementine Willow Doevendans, a disabled and neurodivergent Dutch activist and poet. We talk fighting systemic oppression and understanding sanism, and you might just get treated to a poem at the end.
23 Dec 2022
Finding your calling and finding community
In this episode of On Our Terms, host Áine Kelly-Costello talks to Joanne Wacha, a black, blind theatre-loving wheelchair user from the UK. They chat navigating personal assistance bureaucracy, finding your calling, dealing with racism and more.
20 Dec 2022
Fighting for personal assistance in Greece and leaving no one behind
In this episode of On Our Terms, host Áine Kelly-Costello catches up with Adonia Trikalioti, a long-time disabled independent living actist from Greece. They talk about why she and cofounders started an independent living organisation. It's a fascinating conversation about activism tactics and challenges in Greece, especially in rural areas.
17 Dec 2022
A life-long journey towards Independent Living in Slovenia
In this episode of On Our Terms, host Áine Kelly-Costello talks to long-time Slovenian independent living activists Elena Pečarič and Klaudija Poropat. We hear how the friends found being institutionalised as children. They reflect on how far their organisation's independent living activism has brought Slovenia's personal assistance laws, and the challenges which remain.
13 Dec 2022
A son and father duo living their best life
In this episode of On Our Terms, host Áine Kelly-Costello catches up with Fionn and Jonathan Angus, an Irish duo otherwise known as Fionnathan. You'll find out how Fionnathan came to be and how they're using their influence to open up opportunities for more people with intellectual disabilities to have access to equal choices for living a life on their terms.
This podcast is co-founded by the European Union.
9 Dec 2022
Podcast trailer: On Our Terms
Welcome to On Our Terms, a podcast of the European Network on Independent Living featuring diverse perspectives on independent living and disability activism.
Join disabled podcast host Áine Kelly-Costello for a series of interviews with disabled people from across Europe.
What does independent living mean to them? What are their passions? What are the individual and systemic challenges? How can our movement recognise bias and be more inclusive?
Subscribe to On Our Terms to find out.
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