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On 5 May 2026, the AFSD – Blue Horse marked the European Day of Independent Living with two public initiatives highlighting its commitment to promoting the autonomy, inclusion and full participation of people with disabilities.

As part of the celebrations, the documentary ‘Life with Choice’ was presented, produced by the AFSD’s Centre for Independent Living – Blue Horse and co-financed by the Institute for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, I.P., in the context of the ‘Let’s Talk About … Independent Living’ project, completed in December 2025.

The work brings together real testimonies and significant experiences, giving voice to people who benefit from Personal Assistance and highlighting the impact of this response in the realization of more autonomous and self-determined life paths. The documentary is available for public viewing on YouTube:

https://youtu.be/ZV1434Sp8Kk?si=B3mSGbt0F9BFF7MS

Also in this commemorative context, the literary work “Insolitum” was launched, by Paula Campos, recipient of personal assistance from CAVI of AFSD – Cavalo Azul. In a gesture of great solidarity, the author decided to donate a percentage of the book sales to the institution, thus contributing to the reinforcement of the responses developed in the context of Independent Living.

The work can be purchased online at:

https://divergência.pt/loja/insolitum/

These initiatives reinforce the importance of raising society’s awareness of the right to Independent Living and the full exercise of citizenship by persons with disabilities, highlighting the key role of Personal Assistance as a tool for inclusion and equal opportunities.