www.edf-feph.org

European Disability Forum

1. Who are we?

2. How do we work?

3. What do we want?

4. Our achievements

5. EDF Youth Committee

6. Focus on Freedom of movement

1. EDF- Who are we?

- An independent NGO

- The umbrella organisation of persons with disabilities in Europe

- The front runners for disability rights

1. EDF- Who are we?

• human rights• equal opportunities• non-discrimination

Mission

• a society that includes people with disabilities is a better society for everyone

Vision

• guarantee fundamental rights • promote active participation of persons with disabilities

Values

We make our voice heard towards the EU Institutions

We consult NGOs, industry, consumers & social partners

We provide real expertise to decision-makers

2. How do we work ?

EU bodies

2. How do we work ?

Who deals with what?EU Internal market, transport, product safetyMember States Social policies, health, education

Who does what?EU EDF works with the EU institutions directlyMember States EDF members works with national governments

3. What do we want ?

4. Our achievements

Disability Strategy Disability Strategy 2010-20202010-2020

Structural FundsStructural FundsStructural Funds

5. EDF Youth Committee

Participation

-Mainstreaming Disability in EU Youth Policy, November 2009

-EDF Position Paper on EU Youth Policy, November 2009

5. EDF Youth Committee

Education

-The EDF Statement on Inclusive Education, February 2009

5. EDF Youth Committee

Non-formal Experiences:Creativity, Volunteering, Youth Work

-EDF Position Paper on EU Youth Policy, November 2009

5. EDF Youth Committee

Health and Sport

-EDF Policy Document on Disabled People with Chronic Illness, February 2008

- Mental Health Europe’s response to the European Commission consultation on EU Action to Reduce Health Inequalities, March 2009

5. EDF Youth Committee

Employment

-EDF Position Paper on active inclusion of People furthest from the Labour Market, February 2008

-EDF Response to the European Commission consultation on Disability Mainstreaming in the European Employment Strategy, May 2004

6. In 2011 EDF focuses on Freedom of movement

It is an objective of the EU that is protected by the treaties. It guarantees:

• Free movement of persons

• Free movement of goods

• Free movement of services

6. In 2011 EDF focuses on Freedom of movement

Current Situation:

People with disabilities cannot yet fully enjoy their rights to Free movement and access mainstream goods and services, as easily as any other EU citizen.

6. In 2011 EDF focuses on Freedom of movement

TheFreedomGuide

The adoption of a strong, legally binding

European Accessibility Act

The adoption of a

European Mobility Card

2 Objectives 1 Lobbying Tool

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For some this is Mt Everest

Are you free enough?

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