Free to Choose: Dialogues on the Connection between Disability, Freedom, and Rights

December 2nd, 2025
from 18:00 to 20:00

Bellinzona, Via Gerretta 9A, Spazio Aperto

On the occasion of the international campaign “16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence” and the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Pro Infirmis and SUPSI are organizing an evening dedicated to exploring the connection between disability and freedom, to reflect together on invisible forms of violence.

Program
6:00 p.m.
Welcome and introduction
Danilo Forini, Director, Pro Infirmis Ticino

6:15 p.m.
Which Freedom
Fabio Merlini, Philosopher, Director of SUFFP, President of the Eranos Foundation

7:00 p.m.
Round Table
What Freedom of Choice for Persons with Disabilities?
Ilaria Perren, Specialist Nurse, Member of COMED, Member of the IAT Committee, Member of GPT
Donatella Oggier-Fusi, Lecturer and Professional at SUPSI, Member of COMED
Fabio Merlini, Philosopher, Director of SUFFP, President of the Eranos Foundation

8:00 p.m.
Closing

Accessibility
The venue is free of architectural barriers.
The event will be interpreted into LIS.

Contacts for LIS or other specific needs:
ticino@proinfirmis.ch

Cost
Free of charge

Registration
By Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at the following link: https://bit.ly/libere-di-scegliere

Notes
Limited parking available on site and public parking nearby. A 10-minute walk from Bellinzona railway station.

Organizational Information
+41 (0)58 666 61 26
deass.sociale.fc@supsi.ch

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