Update from European Commission on the Disability Rights Strategy

Posted Wednesday January 15, 2025

On December 19, 2024, the European Commission announced plans to enhance the EU Disability Rights Strategy with new actions, while the Commissioner for Equality Hadja Lahbib highlighted the ones achieved...

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Update from European Commission on the Disability Rights Strategy

European Platform of Deafness, Hard of Hearing and Deafblindness news

Posted Monday January 13, 2025

The European Platform of Deafness, Hard of Hearing and Deafblindness (EPDHDB) was officially reactivated during an online meeting on January 8, 2025.   This key initiative marks a renewed commitment...

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European Platform of Deafness, Hard of Hearing and Deafblindness news

EFHOH’s Latest Report: Limited Involvement of Hard of Hearing Organizations in AVMSD Transposition

Posted Thursday December 19, 2024

EFHOH’s latest report highlights critical gaps in implementing Article 7 of the Audiovisual Media Services Directive (AVMSD), a cornerstone of EU initiatives and the European Strategy for Rights of Persons...

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EFHOH’s Latest Report: Limited Involvement of Hard of Hearing Organizations in AVMSD Transposition

Hard of Hearing Women in Europe: EFHOH Calls for Action on Gender and Hearing Loss Discrimination

Posted Tuesday December 03, 2024

Following the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, EFHOH is proud to release its latest report, Hard of Hearing Women and Girls in Europe, a first step...

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Hard of Hearing Women in Europe: EFHOH Calls for Action on Gender and Hearing Loss Discrimination

EFHOH at the European Days of Persons with Disabilities 2024: Advocating for Hearing Loss in the EU Disability Strategy

Posted Monday December 02, 2024

On November 28-29, EFHOH participated in the European Days of Persons with Disabilities 2024 in Brussels. The event, organized by the European Commission and the European Disability Forum, focused on...

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EFHOH at the European Days of Persons with Disabilities 2024: Advocating for Hearing Loss in the EU Disability Strategy

EU Takes a Major Step: European Disability and Parking Card Directives Now Officially Published!

Posted Friday November 15, 2024

On 14 November, the European Disability Card and European Parking Card Directives were officially published in the EU Official Journal, marking a historic step forward for persons with disabilities in...

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EU Takes a Major Step: European Disability and Parking Card Directives Now Officially Published!

EFHOH Calls for Urgent Improvements to Healthcare Accessibility for People with Hearing Loss

Posted Wednesday October 23, 2024

With 59 million people in Europe experiencing hearing loss, many still face significant barriers in accessing healthcare. A new 2024 report by EFHOH, Accessibility of Healthcare Services for People in...

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EFHOH Calls for Urgent Improvements to Healthcare Accessibility for People with Hearing Loss

Position Statement on Auracast and Telecoils

Posted Friday October 18, 2024

The European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH) is committed to advocating for accessible assistive listening technologies that ensure full participation in public and private life for people with...

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Position Statement on Auracast and Telecoils

A step forward for disability rights: The EU Disability Card Directive Approved

Posted Wednesday October 16, 2024

The European Federation of Hard of Hearing People welcomes the final approval of the EU Disability Card and Parking Card Directive by the EU Council, marking a significant advancement in...

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A step forward for disability rights: The EU Disability Card Directive Approved

The EU Disability Platform: Advancing Disability Rights across the European Union

Posted Wednesday October 02, 2024

EFHOH is an active member of the Disability Platform ensuring hard of hearing people are included in crucial policy discussions and are actively involved in shaping initiatives aimed at promoting...

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The EU Disability Platform: Advancing Disability Rights across the European Union