Organization
Community of Associations of Persons with Disabilities of Croatia(SOIH)
SOIH is Croatia's national umbrella body for persons with disabilities, bringing together 16 national associations and over 250 local organisations throughout the country. Through advocacy, education, counselling, and public campaigns, SOIH promotes inclusion and works to eliminate discrimination against people with disabilities in all areas of Croatian life.
About
Zajednica saveza osoba s invaliditetom Hrvatske (SOIH) is headquartered at Savska cesta 3, Zagreb, and serves as the principal disability umbrella body in Croatia. SOIH is a member of the European Disability Forum (EDF), Disabled Peoples' International (DPI), and the European Network on Independent Living (ENIL).
What They Do
SOIH coordinates the activities of its 16 national disability associations, engages in legislative advocacy, produces accessible information resources, and delivers counselling services to people with disabilities and their families. It campaigns on issues including accessible transport, barrier-free built environments, employment, and independent living.
Who They Serve
SOIH serves people with all types of disabilities across Croatia through its member network of 16 national associations and more than 250 local organisations, representing hundreds of thousands of Croatian citizens with disabilities.
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