Organization
Funktionsrätt Sverige
Funktionsrätt Sverige (Swedish Disability Rights Federation) is Sweden's national umbrella organisation of the disability movement, founded in 1942 and representing approximately 40 member organisations with around 400,000 individual members. Based in Sundbyberg, it campaigns before parliament and government for disability rights, equal participation, and accessible policy.
About
Funktionsrätt Sverige, formerly known as Handikappförbunden, was founded in 1942 and is the longest-established disability umbrella organisation in Sweden. Based in Sundbyberg near Stockholm, it represents approximately 40 member organisations across the full spectrum of physical, cognitive, mental, and chronic conditions, with around 400,000 individual members.
What They Do
Funktionsrätt Sverige campaigns before the Swedish government, Riksdag, and national authorities for legislation and policy that support full participation and equal rights for people with disabilities. Key areas include social insurance reform, accessible healthcare, barrier-free transport, and inclusive education. The federation also represents Swedish disability organisations at European level through the European Disability Forum.
Who They Serve
The federation advocates for people with physical, cognitive, mental, and chronic disabilities of all ages across Sweden, giving voice to the breadth of the Swedish disability community through its network of member organisations.
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