On Our Terms

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 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, 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, 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, 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 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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.