Organization
Ieder(in)
The Netherlands' largest umbrella organisation for people with disabilities and chronic diseases, comprising 250 affiliated organisations representing over two million people. It advocates at national and European level for rights, accessibility, and independent living.
About
Ieder(in) is the Dutch national disability umbrella, formed in 2014 by the merger of two legacy federations. Based in Utrecht, it brings together 250 organisations across all disability and chronic-disease communities, giving collective voice to more than two million people in the Netherlands.
What They Do
Ieder(in) lobbies government and parliament for strong disability rights legislation, monitors implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD), and produces accessible information and practical tools for members. It connects member organisations to share expertise and coordinate campaigns.
Who They Serve
People with any type of disability or chronic illness in the Netherlands—including physical, sensory, intellectual, psychiatric, and rare-disease communities—and the organisations that represent them.
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