Organization
Lithuanian Disability Forum(LNF)
Lithuania's largest cross-disability umbrella organisation, founded in 2001, uniting organisations that collectively represent around 300,000 persons with disabilities and their families. It advocates for equal opportunities in education, employment, and civic life.
About
The Lithuanian Disability Forum (Lietuvos Negalios Organizacijų Forumas, LNF) was founded in 2001 with the goal of uniting organisations representing different disability communities and making a combined effort to change disability policy in Lithuania. LNF unites 15 member organisations that together represent approximately 300,000 persons with disabilities and their families.
What They Do
LNF advocates for legislative and policy change at national and European levels, monitors implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, runs public awareness initiatives, and coordinates cross-disability campaigns. The forum also develops educational materials and supports member organisations with capacity-building.
Who They Serve
Persons with disabilities of all types across Lithuania — particularly those seeking equal participation in education, the job market, and public and political life.
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