A Great, hard-working colleague, Dr. Adolf Ratzka, Director of the Independent Living Institute has received the European Citizen Award last month at the beginning of the Swedish European Union Presidency.
Adolf who is a user of a ventilator and personal assistance, was honored for his long, tenacious and successful work in Europe for disabled people’s self-determination and equal opportunitiesthrough personal assistance and accessibility.
Adolf has been to the forefront of the Independent Living movement and this honour will be celebrated throughout the worldwide Independent Living movement. We in DPI also congratulate Adolph on this honour and we hope that he will continue to inspire many more disabled people to live with the principles of Independent Living.