Organization
FISH ETS — Federazione Italiana per i Diritti delle Persone con Disabilità e Famiglie(FISH)
FISH ETS is the Italian federation for disability rights, founded in Rome in 1994 as a national umbrella for organisations representing people with disabilities and their families. It advocates for full social inclusion, independent living, and legislative reform across Italy, and represents Italian disability organisations within the European Disability Forum.
About
Founded in 1994 and based in Rome, FISH (now formally titled Federazione italiana per i diritti delle persone con disabilità e famiglie, operating as an ETS — Ente del Terzo Settore) unites Italy's leading disability organisations into a single national advocacy platform. It publishes the disability news outlet Superando.it and represents Italy through the Italian Forum on Disability (FID) at the European level.
What They Do
FISH ETS advocates for legislative reform aligned with the UN CRPD, campaigns for accessible education and employment, monitors disability policy in Italy, and supports its member organisations in rights-based advocacy. It engages with Italian parliamentary processes and European institutions on disability law and social inclusion.
Who They Serve
People with all types of disabilities and their families across Italy.
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