Organization
Czech National Disability Council(NRZP)
The Czech National Disability Council (NRZP) is the national umbrella federation representing over 250,000 people with disabilities in the Czech Republic through its member organisations. Established in 2000, NRZP advocates for disability rights, produces legislative guidance, and runs Regional Disability Councils in every Czech region.
About
Národní rada osob se zdravotním postižením ČR (NRZP) — the Czech National Disability Council — was established in 2000 in Prague to provide a unified voice for people with disabilities across the Czech Republic. It operates from Partyzánská 7, Prague 7, and is an EDF member organisation.
What They Do
NRZP monitors and influences Czech disability legislation, produces technical publications on disability law and rights, organises national and regional seminars, and maintains Regional Disability Councils in each Czech region to ensure local representation. The council also provides direct information services to disabled people navigating the Czech social and legal system.
Who They Serve
NRZP serves people with all types of disabilities across the Czech Republic, representing a combined membership of over 250,000 people with disabilities through its national and regional member organisations.
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