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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| Accessibility, Built Environment
Energy Performance of Buildings Directive – first EU legislation to address accessibility of buildings

What has been improved in the revised Directive for persons with disabilities? EDF advocated for the inclusion of...

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| EDF work on Ukraine, Ukraine
Sharing, learning, planning – EDF Ukraine programme partners meet in Poland

The partners of Phase 2 of the EDF Ukraine response met in Poland (Warsaw and Gdańsk) from 8...

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Candidates to the European Parliament: pledge for Disability Rights!

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COSP17 Side-event: The role of Strategies for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Attention: this side event is in-person only at the UN Headquarters in New York. Time of the event...

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Accessible masterclass on Media literacy – for politics and life. 28th May 2024

This masterclass aims to educate persons with disabilities and the general public on the basics of media literacy...

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Fireside Chat: One year to go - Preparing for the European Accessibility Act. 18th June 2024

The European Accessibility Act promises to have a significant impact on the accessibility of digital products and services...

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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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