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.

Nothing about us without us!

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| European Elections, Uncategorized
Persons with Disabilities: 10 reasons to vote in these European elections

“What has the EU ever done for me? Why should I vote in the European elections?” These are...

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| Employment, European Elections
EU must support rights of workers with disabilities with Disability Employment Guarantee

On the occasion of International Workers’ Day and ahead of the European election, the European Disability Forum calls...

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| EU Institutions, UN CRPD
EU institutions discuss progress on disability rights during last 5 years

Representatives from the three main EU institutions met on 23 April in the European Parliament in Strasbourg to...

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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...

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Ukraine: Protection and safety of persons with disabilities and their families

Ukraine: Protection and safety of persons with disabilities and their families

Updates from EDF and its members and partners in Ukraine and surrounding countries.

Visit our page to find out the latest information on the situation of persons with disabilities in Ukraine 

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