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.

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| Human Rights, Social Policy
Due diligence directive agreement fails to protect persons with disabilities

While we commend the fact that negotiators reached an agreement on the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive,...

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| Artificial Intelligence
AI Act agreement: partial win on accessibility

The agreement by European Institutions on the so-called “Artificial Intelligence Act” includes a few worthwhile provisions, even though...

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| Human Rights
Hungarian court holds authorities responsible for abuses in residential institution

A court in Hungary has found three state authorities responsible for human rights violations against persons with disabilities...

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European Accessibility Summit 2024: registrations are open!

EU Accessibility Summit 2024. 7 May 2024. #EUAcessbilitySummit.

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

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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  ...

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1st OPD Workshop - February 28, 2024

Organisers: European Disability Forum (EDF) and Global Disability Summit (GDS) Secretariat Audience (by invite-only): Organisations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs) from Europe...

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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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