Organization
Inclusion Europe
Inclusion Europe is a pan-European advocacy organisation representing people with intellectual disabilities and their families, uniting 82 member organisations across 39 countries from its Brussels headquarters. It champions the rights of over 7 million people with intellectual disabilities through policy work, accessible communication, and rights-based campaigning at the European level.
About
Founded in 1988 and based in Brussels, Inclusion Europe brings together national organisations of people with intellectual disabilities and their families from 39 countries. With 82 member organisations, it is the primary European voice for more than 7 million people with intellectual disabilities, operating as a not-for-profit association under Belgian law.
What They Do
Inclusion Europe advocates at EU institutions and the Council of Europe for the inclusion of people with intellectual disabilities in education, employment, healthcare, and civic life. It promotes Easy-to-Read accessible communication, produces guides on EU rights and services, and trains disability organisations to engage with European policy processes.
Who They Serve
People with intellectual disabilities of all ages and their families across Europe, particularly in EU member states and Council of Europe countries.
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