Organization
Belgian Disability Forum(BDF)
The Belgian Disability Forum (BDF) vzw is Belgium's national umbrella organisation, uniting 19 representative organisations of persons with disabilities across the country's French, Dutch, and German-speaking communities. It grounds its advocacy firmly in the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
About
The Belgian Disability Forum (BDF) vzw brings together 19 organisations representing persons with disabilities across Belgium's complex federal structure. Based in Brussels, it operates as the primary civil society body representing disabled people at national and international levels, and works closely with the National High Council of Persons with a Disability (NHRPH).
What They Do
BDF submits position papers and recommendations to Belgian federal, regional, and community governments, represents Belgian disability organisations at the European Disability Forum, and monitors CRPD implementation in Belgium. It coordinates joint advocacy positions across its multilingual membership and engages with UN treaty bodies during review cycles.
Who They Serve
People with any type of disability across Belgium, through member organisations active in the Flemish, Walloon, Brussels-Capital, and German-speaking communities.
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