Organization
Slovak Disability Forum(SFOZP)
Established in 2003 and rebranded in 2023, the Slovak Disability Forum (Slovenské fórum osôb so zdravotným postihnutím, SFOZP) is the national umbrella organisation representing people with all types of disabilities in Slovakia. SFOZP advocates for disability rights, engages in legislative consultation, and represents Slovakia in the European Disability Forum.
About
The Slovak Disability Forum (Slovenské fórum osôb so zdravotným postižením, SFOZP) is the national umbrella federation representing organisations of persons with disabilities in Slovakia. Founded on 20 November 2003, it was rebranded from NROZP as part of an EU-backed capacity-building initiative in 2023 and is registered under Ministry of Interior reference VVS/1-900/90-22687.
What They Do
SFOZP engages in national policy advocacy, participates in government consultation on disability-related legislation, and represents Slovakia's disability community in the European Disability Forum. Recent activities include the launch of a digital community forum connecting people with disabilities across Slovakia and the hiring of a young disabled moderator to sustain its online engagement.
Who They Serve
SFOZP serves people with physical, sensory, intellectual, and other disabilities in Slovakia of all ages through its member national disability organisations.
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