In Memory of Etienne d’Aboville – Former CEO of GCIL

Man sitting down. He has a beige jumper tied around his neck and a satchel on his lap. He is wearing glasses and smiling at the camera. He is sitting in a wheelchair. Behind him is a set of stairs, and two pull up banners showing some text and the logo for GCIL.

It is with deep sadness that we reflect on the passing of Etienne d’Aboville, a pioneering figure in Scotland’s Independent Living Movement and the first Chief Executive Officer of the Glasgow Centre for Inclusive Living (GCIL). Etienne died peacefully on 28th October 2025, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to disability rights, social justice,…

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