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 On 2 May 2026, the fifth anniversary of the demonstration for the equal rights of people with disabilities will take place at Helvetiaplatz.

What to expect:

• Around 20 powerful speeches, as well as dance and music performances by people with disabilities
• Official handover of demands to politics and public administration
• Information stand and meeting & exchange area

Organisation of the demonstration:

• The demonstration is organised by a group of 22 people with disabilities
• Official partner organisations are: Avanti Netzwerk, Behindertenkonferenz Kanton Zürich, Forum 22, Liebi+, Procap Zürich-Schaffhausen, Pro Infirmis, Special Olympics Switzerland, Tatkraft, Tixi Taxi, Verein für eine inklusive Schweiz, Wohnstätten Zwyssig and Züriwerk as well as several individuals with and without disabilities.
• Organiser: inclusion360
• Permit: The City of Zurich has already granted permission

Accessibility:

• All speeches will be interpreted into sign language
• A quiet / retreat space will be available
• A team of mediators will ensure a respectful and positive atmosphere
• An accessible toilet is available
• All people wearing a yellow vest are part of the organising team and are happy to help with questions or concerns
• On-site assistance is available

→ Please register by 24 April 2026 via email at kundgebung@inclusion360.ch if you would like assistance

Getting there:

• Tram 8 and Bus 32 go directly to Helvetiaplatz
• TIXI Taxi will operate free of charge on this day for our demonstration

If you need a taxi, please call 044 404 13 80 and mention the code “Kundgebung 2. Mai 2026”

• Institutions and groups can also register and book rides for several people
• Please book your ride as early as possible

What you can bring:

• Posters with messages and demands!!
• Anything you need to feel comfortable while spending time at the square

What you can do now

1. Stay informed 

Send us an email and we will add you to our mailing list: kundgebung@inclusion360.ch

 Follow us on Instagram: kundgebung.gleichstellung.This way, you will stay up to date about the demonstration.

2. Submit demands – by 31 January 2026

All people with disabilities and organisations are warmly invited to submit their demands to politics and public administration.

• The organising group will select a number of submissions
• These demands will be officially handed over on 2 May 2026 during the demonstration

Please send your demands to: kundgebung@inclusion360.ch

3. Submit speeches and contributions – by 28 February 2026

We are looking for people with disabilities who would like to contribute to the demonstration:

• Short speeches (max. 3 minutes)
• Music or dance performances
• Languages: German, Italian, or French
• Texts should be written in plain / easy language

A committee will put together a diverse programme. We explicitly encourage everyone to use this platform – whether you already have experience or are stepping onto a stage for the first time. Please send contributions to: kundgebung@inclusion360.ch

4. Donate & become a partner

 Become an official partner of the demonstration and support us in organising a powerful public event.

• You can become a partner with a donation of 20 Swiss francs
• Your name will be clearly displayed on the partners’ poster at the demonstration
• Important: Please include the name that should appear on the partners’ poster in the payment reference

Bank details: inclusion360, Zürcher Kantonalbank, IBAN: CH37 0070 0114 9031 7835 2

5. Help fill Helvetiaplatz

The more people come to Helvetiaplatz on 2 May 2026, the stronger the pressure on politics and public administration to take our demands seriously.

• Invite people via social media
• Talk directly to people in your personal environment

6. Make a poster

Create a poster with your message and bring it to the demonstration. If you can, make several posters and bring them along – for people who are not able to make one themselves.

inclusion360 supported the development and implementation of the new football initiative GC Zürich Unified. The project aims to enable people with intellectual disabilities to play football within the existing structures of GC Zürich. The vision: people with disabilities should no longer be limited to participating in sports through separate or specialized organizations, but be fully included in the regular structures of mainstream sports associations. GC has launched Zurich’s first team that does not operate within segregated systems. Since September 2024, GC Unified has been active and on the field.

With our Inclusive Lens, inclusion360 offers comprehensive support as well as targeted briefings for demonstrations, workshops and events. Our goal is to ensure that all people, whether with or without disabilities, can participate equally. Through our Inclusive Lens, we analyze your demonstrations, events or workshops to identify and remove barriers so that full participation becomes possible for everyone. Together we’ll find solutions to ensure that people with disabilities are no longer excluded from exciting and engaging events.

inclusion360 supported the Verein für eine inklusive Schweiz in the submission of the inclusion initiative, which aims to achieve both actual and legal equality for persons with disabilities. The event took place on September 5, 2024, at the Federal Square in Bern. It began with a demonstration attended by around 1,300 persons with disabilities and allies, featuring moving speeches. Afterwards, 107,000 signatures in support of the inclusion initiative were submitted to the Federal Chancellery in Bern. inclusion360 ensured that the submission was planned and carried out in a participatory manner by persons with disabilities. Additionally, it was ensured that the event was accessible to all participants.

The Inclusion Exchange project by inclusion360 aimed to create a platform where people with and without disabilities could learn with and from each other on equal footing. The goal was for all participants to leave the events with a better understanding of the concept of inclusion and the ability to integrate it into their everyday lives. The idea stemmed from the realization that many people have little or no contact with persons with disabilities. The project particularly aimed to reach the younger generation, so they could benefit from these encounters in their future careers and implement measures to make their work environments more inclusive. In this context, inclusion360 organized numerous events for people both with and without disabilities.