Organization
Federazione Italiana per i Diritti delle Persone con Disabilità e Famiglie(FISH ETS)
FISH ETS is Italy's national federation of organisations of people with disabilities and their families, established in Rome in 1994. It champions social inclusion, non-discrimination, and equal opportunities across all aspects of life through policy advocacy and coalition building.
About
FISH ETS (Federazione Italiana per i Diritti delle Persone con Disabilità e Famiglie — formerly Federazione Italiana per il Superamento dell'Handicap) was founded in Rome in 1994 as an umbrella body for Italy's disability organisations. Holding non-profit ETS status, it represents a broad coalition of disability-specific associations and their families before Italian institutions.
What They Do
FISH ETS advocates for legislative reform, monitors disability rights compliance, and coordinates national campaigns for equal access to education, employment, healthcare, and independent living. It provides policy and legal guidance to member organisations, contributes to parliamentary hearings, and participates in European disability forums on behalf of Italian civil society.
Who They Serve
People with all types of disability across Italy and their families, with a particular focus on systemic change through legislation and national policy advocacy.
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