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.

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Documenting the The Great Depression and Japanese American internment

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L-Għanja lill-Ferħ ta’ Beethoven intgħażlet fl-1972 bħala l-innu uffiċjali tal-Unjoni Ewropea

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Four women who helped change the world we live in

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Meet the Mexican artist who became an icon for artists, queer women, and people with disabilities across generations.

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Norwegian Paralympian who won 21 medals across four different games

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British Nigerian artist exploring colonialism and post-colonialism in art

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Esplora l-karrieri xjentifiċi u artistiċi ta’ Ludwig van Beethoven, Louis Braille, Mileva Marić, u Francisco de Goya

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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.

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Histories of the games for athletes with disabilities

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In the 19th century innovations in raised type made written words accessible to visually impaired readers.

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From a classical tradition to a modern aid for visually impaired people

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Visual communication using hand gestures and other types of body language

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Explore objects relating to braille writing system

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Soldiers with disabilities after World War I

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The reintegration of soldiers after World War I

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This gallery features depictions of disabilities in artworks across centuries