Disability Intergroup
The Disability Intergroup of the European Parliament is an informal grouping of Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) from all nationalities and most political groups who are interested in promoting the disability policy in their work at the European Parliament as well as at the national level.
It promotes the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, in line with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD).
Our objectives
The Intergroup is a key ally in advocating for and advancing the rights of persons with disabilities in the Europe through European Parliament. It has been instrumental in the adoption of legislation which is favourable to persons with disabilities in areas such as transport, employment, research, structural funds, accessibility, non-discrimination. It is one of the oldest Intergroups, established in 1980.
The Disability Intergroup endeavours to hold a strong and fruitful dialogue with all persons with disabilities and their representative organisations. Members can
- Organise debates with their colleagues and with other EU institutions
- Submit amendments
- Draft parliamentary questions
- Draft other parliamentary initiatives
- Participate as keynote speakers in European events on disability issues
The European Disability Forum (EDF) cooperates closely with the Disability Intergroup and acts as its Secretariat.
Follow all updates on @MyEDF Twitter account using the hashtag #EPDisability
Disability Intergroup newsletter
Members of the Disability Intergroup
Bureau of the Disability Intergroup
Work programme 2020-2022
The Disability Intergroup approved the workplan 2020-2022 during a meeting on the 13 February 2020.
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Disability Intergroup, Information and Communication Technologies (ICT)
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The Future of Europe for persons with Disabilities
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Disability Intergroup
#WithdrawOviedo: joint letter from MEPs to the Council of Europe against the adoption of the additional protocol
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Disability Intergroup
Interview with MEP Chiara Gemma: "It is essential to contribute to the implementation of inclusive education systems through EU funding"
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Disability Intergroup
European Parliament resolution on the protection of persons with disabilities through petitions: lessons learnt
On 7th October 2021, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on the protection of persons with disabilities based...
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Become a member
Would you like to join the Disability Intergroup?
Please fill in the form below and send it to Alejandro Moledo, Policy Coordinator at alejandro.moledo@edf-feph.org
- Form for members (Pdf)
- Form for members (docx)