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.
Nothing about us without us!
Our latest news
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EU Institutions, Social Policy
EU signs declaration on social priorities for coming years
The La Hulpe Declaration on the Future of the European Pillar of Social Rights was adopted by the EU...
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European Elections
Persons with disabilities excluded from European political parties’ digital channels
The report “Access Denied”, launched today, reveals that European political parties’ websites are vastly inaccessible to users with...
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EDF work on Ukraine
Supporting Ukrainians with disabilities: programme evaluation
The European Disability Forum (EDF) and CBM have joined forces in a programme addressing the needs of persons...
Read moreEuropean Accessibility Summit 2024: registrations are open!
The European Disability Forum (EDF) and Microsoft are teaming up once again for the fourth European Accessibility Summit, scheduled for 7 May 2024 in Brussels and virtually.
The EU Accessibility Summit is a pivotal annual event where diverse sectors come together to discuss the significance of accessible technology in the spheres of work, education, and leisure for persons with disabilities in Europe.
We are excited for you to be a part of this journey, filled with enlightening keynote speeches, insightful dialogues, and the chance to connect with like-minded individuals.
Register for the EU Accessibility Summit 2024 Agenda and speakers
Join us in our events
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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EU Mobility Programmes for Everyone. 25 April 2024 Online
Studying or volunteering abroad is a reality for young people. The European Union has 2 well known mobility...
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2nd OPD Workshop - March 26, 2024
Date and Time: Tuesday, March 26, 2024, from 14:00 to 16:00 (Central European Time) Location: Online - Zoom ...
Read moreUkraine: Protection and safety of persons with disabilities and their families
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