The Survivor Network is a global network that brings together self-advocates with intellectual disabilities who have lived or currently live in institutions.

Inclusion International will hold regular meetings for supporters and organisations to speak about the network, ask questions, and share ideas.

This Survivor Network meeting will be 22th September 2026 at 7am UK time. You can check the local time for you here.

What is the Survivor Network?

The Survivor Network is for people with intellectual disabilities who have lived or currently live in an institution or any other place where people are institutionalised.

The goal of the network is to:

  • Give survivors a place to talk with one another about their experiences moving into the community.
  • Help survivors learn how to speak up for their right to live in the community.
  • Share ideas about how to work on deinstitutionalisation.

The Survivor Network has been planned by a steering group of self-advocate survivors from around the world.

Learn more by reading this easy read explainer about the Survivor Network:

Easy Read: About the Survivor Network

Joining the Survivor Network

Inclusion International is committed to making sure that survivors of institutions can fully participate in the Survivor Network.

We’ve created a guide for organisations and supporters to help self-advocates with intellectual disabilities engage with the network. This guide provides advice on supporting survivors to understand the network, join meetings, and contribute to discussions on deinstitutionalisation.

Download the Guide

For more information, contact:
Ailis Hardy: Ailis.Hardy@inclusion-international.org
Manel: Manel@inclusion-international.org
Olivia: Olivia@inclusion-international.org