The Swedish Disability Rights Federation
The basis for all work at the Swedish Disability Rights Federation is the principle of equal value of all people and everybody´s right to self-determination and full participation in society.
Our vision is a society for all. Our goals are based on the UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities, CRPD.
We inform public opinion about disabilities related matters. Further we act as a referral body in relation to the government, the parliament and national authorities.
The Swedish Disability Rights Federation:
- Is a member of the government’s disability council.
- Is a member of official governmental inquiry committees.
- Is the referral body for governmental inquiry committees.
- Has extensive informal contact with governmental officials, groups and committees.
The Swedish Disability Rights Federation is funded by:
- Membership fees from all member organizations.
- Financial support from the state. Swedish national disability organizations receive financial support through the national budget, decided by Parliament.
- Project funding.
Cooperation on a European level
The Swedish Disability Rights Federation is a member of the European Disability Forum (EDF), an umbrella organisation representing 100 million people with disabilities in Europe.
European Disability Forum (EDF) website
We are also a member of the European Patients Forum (EPF). EPF is an umbrella organisation that works with patients’ groups in public health and health advocacy across Europe.
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