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We are European Disability Forum 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.

Our latest news

| Public health
Testimonials on access to health

 On the 2nd of December, EDF published testimonials on access to healthcare and the right to health of...

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| Accessibility, Conference on the Future of Europe, Disability Intergroup
The Future of Europe for persons with Disabilities

Every year, on December 3rd, we celebrate the European Day of Persons with Disabilities and reflect on the...

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| Youth
Message from the Youth Committee for the European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021 (#EDPD2021)

On the occasion of the European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021 (#EDPD2021) EDF Youth Committee would like...

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Join us in our events

Webinar on Ensuring accessible digital services and platforms for persons with disabilities through the Digital Services Act

On 8 December 2021, from 15:00 to 16:30 CET (Brussels time), Renew Europe, with the support of the...

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i2i/EDF Webinar on "From ticking the box, to thinking outside of it"

Moving towards active participation of OPDs in disability decision-making Tuesday, December 7, 2021 11:00am - 12.15pm (CET. Brussels...

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Consultation workshop on Global Disability Summit

On 14th December at 13:00 h (CET), EDF and the International Disability Alliance will hold a consultation meeting for DPOs. The meeting will provide...

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European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021

European Day of Persons with Disabilities 2021 Mark your calendar for this year’s conference on the occasion of...

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Meeting on International Cooperation and Humanitarian Action

This online meeting on International Cooperation and Humanitarian Action will take place on Tuesday, 16th November 2021 as...

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Latest Human Rights Report

The fifth edition of the European Disability Forum’s Human Rights Report highlights how EU and European countries have largely failed to include persons with disabilities in their response to the pandemic, both within Europe and in their global response.

Read the complete report