Organization
Ieder(in)
Ieder(in) is the Dutch umbrella federation for organisations of people with physical or intellectual disabilities and chronic illness, representing over 200 member organisations and approximately two million people in the Netherlands. Formed in 2014 through a merger, it is the principal disability lobbying body in dialogue with the Dutch government and parliament.
About
Ieder(in) was established in 2014 through the merger of the CG-Raad (Chronisch zieken en Gehandicapten Raad) and Platform VG (Platform Verstandelijk Gehandicapten). Headquartered at Churchilllaan in Utrecht, it operates as a membership federation spanning over 200 disability and chronic illness organisations.
What They Do
Ieder(in) advocates for an accessible and inclusive society in the Netherlands, engaging with parliament and government, monitoring CRPD implementation, producing policy research, and connecting its member organisations through networking and capacity-building programmes.
Who They Serve
The federation represents people with physical disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and chronic health conditions of all ages in the Netherlands, as well as the organisations that support them.
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