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

Bureau of the Disability Intergroup

Work programme 2022-2024

The Disability Intergroup approved the workplan 2022-2024 during a meeting on 15 September 2022.
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More information on the Disability Intergroup program

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Disability Intergroup: 2024 EU elections and re-establishment of the intergroup

On January 31, MEP José Gusmão hosted what could be the concluding bureau meeting of the European Parliament’s...

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Disability Intergroup: MEPs discuss priorities on disability rights until European Elections

MEP Monica Semedo hosted a meeting of the European Parliament’s Disability Intergroup on 5 October to discuss the...

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Disability Intergroup: Achievements of 2022

The Disability Intergroup has promoted and advanced the rights of persons with disabilities in Europe for over 40...

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The Disability Intergroup bureau discusses priorities for 2023

The bureau of the Disability Intergroup came together in Brussels on 2 February to discuss its priorities for...

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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, Deputy Director at alejandro.moledo@edf-feph.org