Michaël Jérémiasz, the author of De la révolution à l'oubli : après la flamme, la promesse trahie, published by Editions Leduc, argues that French society has failed to follow through on promises made after the Olympic and Paralympic Games. These events, held in 2024, were seen as an opportunity to advance the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. Jérémiasz believes that after nearly a decade of planning and organizing the games, there was genuine hope that they would spark a broader societal transformation, allowing people with disabilities to become full citizens. However, he claims that this hope has been betrayed, as the issue of disability has once again become a secondary concern in public discourse. Jérémiasz points out that disability was not a major topic during recent municipal elections, with no clear proposals or commitments from political parties regarding the rights of people with disabilities. He urges citizens, advocacy groups, and activists to be more assertive in demanding accountability and concrete commitments from leaders, rather than passively waiting for change. He expresses doubt about the possibility of meaningful progress through the upcoming presidential election, noting that candidates have not yet addressed the issue of disability in their platforms and may not do so in the future. Jérémiasz emphasizes that France in 2026 cannot continue to ignore the difficult living conditions faced by millions of people with disabilities. He argues that despite the existence of laws dating back to 1975 and 2005, which were meant to improve the lives of people with disabilities, there has been no real progress. He calls for a revolution, advocating for civil disobedience, protests, and demonstrations to ensure that people with disabilities are granted full citizenship. He notes that historically, no minority has achieved its rights without such actions and encourages people with disabilities to take to the streets to demand change. Jérémiasz questions what ordinary citizens are doing in their daily lives to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to citizenship in all areas, including workplaces, homes, neighborhoods, and gyms. He provides examples, such as a parent in a wheelchair being denied access to a school event due to the lack of a simple ramp, and parents of children with mental disabilities being without clear solutions for their future. He claims there are countless daily examples of people with disabilities being overlooked and living in unbearable conditions, often without adequate support or recognition.