Organization
Sozialverband VdK Deutschland(VdK)
Sozialverband VdK Deutschland is Germany's largest social welfare organisation with over 2.3 million members, providing legal counselling on social law and advocating for the rights of people with disabilities and older adults. Founded after World War II to support disabled veterans, it now serves anyone facing social injustice or disability-related barriers.
About
Founded in 1945 to represent disabled war veterans and their families, Sozialverband VdK has evolved into Germany's largest social association. Its federal office is in Berlin, with state-level organisations (Landesverbände) across all 16 German states serving members locally.
What They Do
VdK provides members with expert social law advice on pensions, disability benefits, health insurance, and workplace accommodation rights. The organisation also conducts political lobbying for disability-inclusive social policy and publishes accessible information about legal entitlements, appeals processes, and social security rights.
Who They Serve
VdK serves adults with disabilities, chronic illnesses, and older people across Germany who require support navigating the social benefits system and asserting their legal entitlements.
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