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Disability definitions (pdf link) The EU have completed a study on disability definitions used in the EU member states. The main aim of the study was to make policy recommendations and not just establish an inventory of disability definitions. The study was carried out by Brunel University in the UK. EDF European Disability Forum UN rules This website informs people about the Swedish method to realise the UN Standard Rules by drawing up disability policy plans Swedish National Council HSO (Swedish National Council of disabled people) provides information on the forthcoming Swedish presidencies and activities specifically related to disability issues Disability Herald Electronic Newspaper called Disability Herald Solidar An independant international alliance of non-governmental organisations (NGO's) Hadar Foundation A Swedish link to an organisation with a goal to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities in working life and society in general |