Organization
Belgian Disability Forum(BDF)
Belgian cross-disability umbrella uniting 20 representative organisations of persons with disabilities to advocate at national, community, and European level. It coordinates Belgian disability policy positions and serves as the collective voice of disabled people across the country's linguistic communities.
About
The Belgian Disability Forum (BDF) is the national umbrella body uniting 20 representative organisations of persons with disabilities across Belgium's linguistic communities. It serves as the official collective voice of disabled Belgians in national political processes and at European and international forums.
What They Do
BDF coordinates advocacy toward federal, regional, and community governments; engages with Belgian parliamentary offices; and represents Belgian disability organisations at the European Disability Forum (EDF). It monitors disability rights policy and produces recommendations on legislation affecting disabled people.
Who They Serve
People with all types of disability across Belgium's Dutch-speaking, French-speaking, and German-speaking communities, through its 20 member organisations.
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