Organization
National Council of Citizens with Disabilities in the Slovak Republic(NROZP)
The National Council of Citizens with Disabilities in the Slovak Republic is the umbrella body for 20 disability associations across Slovakia, promoting rights, inclusion, and equal opportunities for people with disabilities. A member of the European Disability Forum, NROZP actively shapes national disability legislation and policy.
About
NROZP (Národná rada občanov so zdravotným postihnutím v SR) is the primary umbrella body for disability organisations in Slovakia, based in Bratislava and bringing together organisations representing different impairment types from across the country. It is a member of the European Disability Forum.
What They Do
NROZP advocates before government bodies, engages in legislative consultations, and leads public awareness campaigns on disability rights. It participates in international capacity-building initiatives such as the EDF Ascend project, which supports grassroots disability advocacy across Central and Eastern Europe.
Who They Serve
NROZP serves people with all disability types in Slovakia — including physical, sensory, intellectual, and psychosocial — as well as their families, legal representatives, and the 20 member organisations that make up the Council.
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