Organization
Lithuanian Disability Forum(LNF)
The Lithuanian Disability Forum (LNF) is Lithuania's largest disability umbrella organisation, representing around 300,000 persons with disabilities, their families, and temporarily disabled people through 15 member organisations. Founded in 2001, it advocates for disability-inclusive policy and is a full member of the European Disability Forum.
About
Lietuvos neįgaliųjų forumas (LNF) was founded in 2001 with the goal of uniting organisations representing different disabilities to pursue common policy objectives in Lithuania. It is the country's largest disability umbrella body, bringing together 15 member organisations and representing roughly 300,000 people with disabilities and their families.
What They Do
LNF advocates for disability rights in the Lithuanian Seimas (parliament) and government, coordinates national positions on EU disability policy, and monitors implementation of the UN CRPD. It raises public awareness about disability inclusion and coordinates joint campaigns across member organisations.
Who They Serve
LNF represents people with all types of disability in Lithuania — physical, sensory, intellectual, and chronic illness — along with their families, carers, and temporarily disabled people.
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