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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| Accessibility
Towards an ambitious implementation of EU’s accessibility legislation

On the occasion of the Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), the European Disability Forum (EDF) and Design for...

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| Executive and Board
Elections, legal capacity and enforcement of EU law: our General Assembly 2024

Around 100 participants gathered in Ljubljana, Slovenia on the 11 and 12 May 2024 for our Annual General...

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| About us
EDF agrees on term limits for its Executive Committee

EDF members agreed to establish term limits for our Executive Committee and President during our General Assembly in...

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Candidates to the European Parliament: pledge for Disability Rights!

Join us in our events

Master class on “Media literacy – for politics and life!” 28th May 2024

This event will reunite persons with disabilities, the general public and other interested stakeholders for an accessible training...

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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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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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