Discover disability heritage with Europeana
Discover the rich and diverse histories of people with disabilities from across Europe, through compelling stories and curated collections from Europeana. This July, join us in exploring Disability Pride Month and honouring disability heritage, culture and contributions across the world.
Notable people who have shaped history
Meet the trailblazers, artists, sports figures and activists whose achievements continue to inspire generations across Europe.
Documenting the The Great Depression and Japanese American internment
En 1972, l’Union européenne a choisi l’Ode à la joie de Beethoven comme hymne officiel
Four women who helped change the world we live in
Meet the Mexican artist who became an icon for artists, queer women, and people with disabilities across generations.
Norwegian Paralympian who won 21 medals across four different games
British Nigerian artist exploring colonialism and post-colonialism in art
Explore the scientific and artistic careers of Ludwig van Beethoven, Louis Braille, Mileva Marić, and Francisco de Goya
Dutch tennis player who was unbeaten for more than 400 matches
Disability history and heritage
Explore the legacy of disability advocacy, innovation and cultural influence across Europe.
Histories of the games for athletes with disabilities
In the 19th century innovations in raised type made written words accessible to visually impaired readers.
From a classical tradition to a modern aid for visually impaired people
Visual communication using hand gestures and other types of body language
Explore objects relating to braille writing system
Soldiers with disabilities after World War I
The reintegration of soldiers after World War I
This gallery features depictions of disabilities in artworks across centuries
Lesson plans related to disability heritage
Key educational resources for the classroom exploring the contributions people have made to European cultural heritage.
a creative educational challenge for students in primary and secondary schools inspired by Beethoven’s life and work
This cross-curricular Learning Scenario strives to promote students emotional literacy
The aim of this learning scenario is to introduce students to different scenarios of communication
This Learning Scenario introduces students to a variety of Paralympians and Para-athletes
Explore more stories of disability history, culture, advocacy and achievement from across Europe.
Celebrate Disability Pride Month by discovering influential people of Europe. Read inspiring stories and curated biographies that highlight their impact on our shared cultural heritage.