The streets of Assisi showcased around 100 stands featuring projects, including food trucks operated by young people with disabilities, promoting their skills.

The G7 Inclusion and Disability event is taking place from October 14 to 16, 2024, in Umbria, Italy, marking a significant focus on disability inclusion at the ministerial level.

This summit, which began on October 14, 2023, in Assisi, Italy, aims to drive societal change by highlighting the experiences of individuals with disabilities.

Young people with disabilities have been sharing their inspiring stories, underscoring the critical importance of education, employment, and inclusion.

Alessandra Locatelli, Italy's Minister for Disability, emphasized the need to prioritize individuals with disabilities, ensuring that no one is left behind.

Key priorities for the event include universal accessibility, independent living, work inclusion, new technologies, and addressing climate crisis-related emergencies.

The summit aims to secure the right to full participation in civil, social, and political life for individuals with disabilities across all nations.

Political leaders from G7 countries, the European Union, and additional nations including Kenya and South Africa are participating in this important summit.

On the first day, delegations were welcomed in Assisi, with active participation from citizens and associations representing people with disabilities.

The summit aims to highlight the abilities of people with disabilities rather than their limitations, culminating in the signing of the Solfagnano Charter on October 16, 2023.

During the opening ceremony, inclusive bands performed national anthems, featuring 80 musicians, half of whom have disabilities.

Locatelli's proposal for a comprehensive healthcare pathway for individuals with disabilities received support from Canada and England.