European Disability Forum
The European Disability Forum is 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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Artificial Intelligence
6 ways the AI Omnibus weakens protections for persons with disabilities
The new ‘Artificial Intelligence (AI) Omnibus’ proposal, agreed in May 2026, rolls back many of the fundamental rights...
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Social Policy
European Commission tells countries to pay attention to disability rights
The European Commission released the European Semester Spring Package on 3 June, and disability issues are more present...
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Accessibility
Applications are open for the Access City Award 2027!
Is your city making efforts to improve accessibility for persons with disabilities? Tell authorities to apply for the...
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European Accessibility Summit 2026
This year's European Accessibility Summit is set to happen on 17 November - in Brussels and online. Organised...
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Info Session: AI Sub‑granting for EDF members - Empowered by AI
The European Disability Forum (EDF) is launching a new sub‑granting programme under the Google.org funded project “Empowered by...
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EU Side Event at COSP: Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the UNCRPD
EU side event at the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with...
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