Organization
Bulgarian Union of Disabled People(UDPB)
The Bulgarian Union of Disabled People (UDPB) is a national non-profit organisation dedicated to the full social integration of persons with all types of disability in Bulgaria. Based in Sofia, it promotes disability rights through public awareness, accessibility advocacy, and engagement with national and European policy bodies.
About
The Bulgarian Union of Disabled People (UDPB) is one of Bulgaria's leading cross-disability advocacy organisations, headquartered in central Sofia. It operates as a non-governmental, non-profit body working to integrate disabled people into all spheres of Bulgarian society on an equal basis with non-disabled citizens.
What They Do
UDPB campaigns for accessible urban infrastructure, disability-inclusive legislation, and equitable social services. It liaises with government ministries, participates in European Disability Forum activities, and runs public awareness initiatives to shift societal attitudes toward disability.
Who They Serve
UDPB serves people with physical, sensory, intellectual, and other disabilities across Bulgaria, as well as their families and disability-advocacy organisations.
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