Organization
Danske Handicaporganisationer(DH)
Denmark's umbrella organisation for people with disabilities, founded in 1934, grouping 35 member organisations representing over 340,000 people with all types of disabilities. DH works at municipal, national, and international levels to secure equal participation for disabled Danes.
About
Danske Handicaporganisationer (DH) was founded in 1934 as De Samvirkende Invalideorganisationer and has grown into Denmark's national cross-disability umbrella, grouping 35 member organisations across the country. Its 97 local departments make it a presence in every Danish municipality.
What They Do
DH monitors disability legislation, engages with municipal and national government, campaigns for accessibility and equal participation, and represents Denmark at the European Disability Forum. Member organisations cover the full spectrum of disability, from brain injury and arthritis to intellectual and psychiatric conditions.
Who They Serve
People with visible and non-visible disabilities across Denmark, including over 340,000 members and their families, served through a broad and locally rooted network.
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