John Evans, a pioneer for Independent Living, Passes Away

The Independent Living movement lost a great leader this week with the passing of John Evans, a founding member and longtime president of ENIL. John passed away peacefully in hospital on Monday, January 13th, after a long battle with cancer.

John was a tireless advocate for personal assistance and a source of inspiration to many. He served as a role model for countless individuals within the movement and his dedication and efforts have improved the lives of many.

John's passion and enthusiasm were infectious, and he had a unique talent for empowering those around him. We will remember him for his unwavering commitment to equality and justice, and his legacy will live on through the work we continue to do.

This short movie was filmed with John a couple of years ago: My fight for freedom

There is also a book about John’s journey: From Le Court to Strasbourg: Fighting for Independent Living for 30 years.

We extend our deepest condolences to John's family and friends.