Organization
Funksjonshemmedes Fellesorganisasjon(FFO)
FFO (Norwegian Federation of Organisations of Disabled People) is Norway's largest umbrella organisation for people with disabilities and chronic diseases, uniting 92 member organisations and providing advocacy, legal advice, and political representation since 1950. Its national Legal Advice Centre (Rettighetssenteret) offers specialist welfare law guidance to disabled people and their families.
About
FFO (Funksjonshemmedes Fellesorganisasjon — Norwegian Federation of Organisations of Disabled People) was founded on 21 September 1950 and is based in Oslo. It is the largest umbrella organisation for people with disabilities and chronic diseases in Norway, uniting 92 member organisations that range from rare disease groups to broad cross-disability federations.
What They Do
FFO engages in political advocacy with the Norwegian government, Storting, and public directorates on welfare law, healthcare access, social services, and accessibility. The organisation operates the Rettighetssenteret (Legal Advice Centre), which provides expert guidance on welfare rights and complaints to individuals with disabilities. FFO also has a network of county and municipal chapters for local-level advocacy.
Who They Serve
FFO represents people with disabilities and chronic diseases — including physical, sensory, intellectual, and psychosocial conditions — of all ages across Norway, along with their families and next of kin.
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