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

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The Disability Intergroup approved the workplan 2020-2022 during a meeting on the 13 February 2020.
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• Constitutional Affairs Committee
• Foreign Affairs Committee
• Budget Committee
• Culture and Education Committee
• Development Committee
• Human Rights Committee
• Employment and Social Affairs Committee
• Environment, Public Health and Food Safety Committee
• Women’s Rights and Gender Equality Committee
• Internal Market and Consumer Protection Committee
• Industry, Research and Energy Committee
• Legal Affairs Committee
• Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee
• Petitions Committee
• Regional Development Committee
• Transport and Tourism Committee

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)