On Our Terms Sun, 05 Apr 2026 15:06:45 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2085630 en-us © 2026 On Our Terms yes a74a3784-811e-58f8-88a3-417e02c08c81 ENIL episodic false 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.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) ENIL https://storage.buzzsprout.com/0k3o8u1ej45cy8c4wc4zujvkyc9n?.jpg On Our Terms Generations of Resistance: Independent Living Then, Now, and Ahead 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 for freedom, dignity, and self-determination is as urgent as ever.

]]> 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 for freedom, dignity, and self-determination is as urgent as ever.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-16996016 Sun, 04 May 2025 17:00:00 +0200 2572 4 1 full false Cycling the World & Advocating for Disability Rights 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-16903616 Fri, 04 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0200 3836 3 5 full false Combating hate speech in Europe 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-16361638 Tue, 31 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0100 2910 3 4 full false Driving Change: Policy Advocacy and Disability Rights in Europe 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-16355347 Mon, 30 Dec 2024 15:00:00 +0100 3674 3 3 full false Online Activism: Fighting for Disability Rights 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-15569619 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 14:00:00 +0200 1805 3 2 full false Pedaling for Change 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-15123623 Thu, 23 May 2024 15:00:00 +0200 2699 3 1 full false EU Elections and Accessible Voting 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-14185527 Thu, 21 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0100 3041 2 3 full false Voices on the Ground - A Conversation with a Disability Activist 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. 

]]> 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. 

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-14180332 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 16:00:00 +0100 1642 2 2 full false From the Parliament Floor - A Conversation with a Member of the European Parliament 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-14180125 Wed, 20 Dec 2023 15:00:00 +0100 2126 2 1 full false Fighting oppression from many angles 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-11945186 Thu, 29 Dec 2022 19:00:00 +0100 1954 1 5 full false Finding your calling and finding community 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-11924188 Fri, 23 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0100 2200 1 4 full false Fighting for personal assistance in Greece and leaving no one behind 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-11903692 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0100 1843 1 3 full false A life-long journey towards Independent Living in Slovenia 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-11888390 Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:00:00 +0100 1896 disability, disabled, independent living, advocacy 1 2 full false A son and father duo living their best life 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.

]]> 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.

]]> ENIL Buzzsprout-11855910 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 10:00:00 +0100 2716 1 1 full false Podcast trailer: On Our Terms 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.

]]> 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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