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The European Disability Forum (EDF)
The work of EDF covers all fields of European Union competence and a great number of initiatives. Although the European institutions might seem far for many citizens, the decisions taken by the European Union, which are the result of negotiations between all Member States, have a direct impact on the lives of persons with disabilities. That is why, the role of EDF is so important in monitoring all EU initiatives and in proposing new legislation to advance the rights of persons with disabilities.
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FROM SPAIN TO BELGIUM: THE DISABILITY INTERGROUP EXPLORES THE JOB YET TO BE DONE29 July 2010 /// In the whilst of latest European warm wave, slightly before the European Parliament summer break, the Disability Intergroup held two meetings. Check our debrief and read everything you need to know
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PLANE + TRAIN: YOUR PASSENGER RIGHTS AT HAND15 July 2010 /// You will probably take a summer break and travel by plane or by train to reach you destination. The European Commission launched an information campaign to make sure you know your rights as a passenger. It has to be the right time to know more about the rights of passengers with disabilities and check the video about passengers with reduced mobility
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THE PARLIAMENT IMPROVES THE JOURNEY OF 65 MILLION PASSENGERS WITH DISABILITIES6 July 2009 /// Freedom of movement for all citizens is guaranteed by the Treaty of the European Union. Too many barriers prevent persons with disabilities from using existing transport networks. Today, the European Parliament approved two important proposals on passenger rights including specific rights for passengers with disabilities travelling by bus and by boat. The question is how passengers with disabilities will benefit from such regulations
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