Organization
BAG Selbsthilfe
BAG Selbsthilfe is the national German umbrella body for self-help organisations of people with disabilities and chronic conditions, coordinating over 120 associations nationwide. It advocates for self-determination, equality, and inclusion across government, healthcare, and social systems.
About
Bundesarbeitsgemeinschaft Selbsthilfe (BAG Selbsthilfe) is Germany's umbrella federation for disability and chronic illness self-help organisations, coordinating 121 member organisations and 13 state working groups from its offices in Düsseldorf and Berlin. It was established to give the self-help sector a unified national voice.
What They Do
BAG Selbsthilfe advises lawmakers on disability and chronic illness policy, supports member organisations with capacity building, and represents the self-help sector in national and European forums. It promotes participation in healthcare decision-making, employment policy, and social legislation reform.
Who They Serve
People with disabilities and chronic conditions, their families, and the self-help associations that support them throughout Germany.
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