Updates from EDF and its members and partners in Ukraine and surrounding countries.
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Welcome to EDF
We are an umbrella organisation of persons with disabilities that defends the interests of over 100 million persons with disabilities in Europe.
We are an independent non-governmental organisation (NGO) that brings together representative organisations of persons with disabilities from across Europe. We are run by persons with disabilities and their families. We are a strong united voice of persons with disabilities in Europe.
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Our latest news
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Employment
How can technology support employment of persons with disabilities?
Over 200 participants attended our conference “Technology in employment. A step towards inclusion" that took place on 11...
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Human Rights
Guide launched: enforcing EU disability legislation - as an individual or organisation
Today, we are launching a guide that helps persons with disabilities and their organisations guarantee that existing legislation...
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Disability Strategy, EU Budget, Human Rights, Uncategorized
Slovenian Prime Minister discusses priorities for disability rights
A delegation from the European disability movement met Slovenian Prime Minister Robert Golob on 10 May, on the...
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Fireside Chat: One year to go - Preparing for the European Accessibility Act. 18th June 2024
The European Accessibility Act promises to have a significant impact on the accessibility of digital products and services...
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AccessibleEU - Empowering National Experts of AccessibleEU Collaborating with Disability Organisations and Organisations of Older People
This webinar aims to equip national experts of AccessibleEU with the tools and knowledge to collaborate with organisations...
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EU Conference "Technology in employment. A step towards inclusion" May 11th 2024
Persons with disabilities, who already face stigma and other disadvantages when it comes to finding employment, are particularly...
Read moreUkraine: Protection and safety of persons with disabilities and their families
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