Organization
Unapei
France's leading federation of associations representing people with intellectual disabilities and their families, Unapei unites over 550 associations supporting 200,000 individuals nationwide. Founded in 1960, it advocates for inclusion, self-determination, and quality care for people with cognitive and psychic disabilities.
About
Unapei (Union nationale des associations de parents, de personnes en situation de handicap intellectuel et de leurs amis) was founded in 1960 and is the largest disability family-advocacy federation in France. Based in Paris, its network encompasses 550 associations, 3,300 establishments, and 6,000 services throughout the country.
What They Do
Unapei campaigns for the rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities at the national level, advocates for accessible justice and inclusive education, and provides legal and technical guidance to its member associations. It also represents France within Inclusion Europe, the European network for intellectual disability advocacy.
Who They Serve
Unapei serves people with intellectual disabilities, autism, psychic disabilities, and polyhandicap — along with their families, parents, siblings, and carers — seeking advocacy, peer support, and access to quality services.
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