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WELCOME TO EBU, the united voice of millions of blind and partially sighted Europeans.

EBU works towards an accessible and inclusive society with equal opportunities for blind and partially sighted people to fully participate in all aspects of life.
EBU currently has 42 member countries; it aims to protect and promote the interests of all blind and partially-sighted people in Europe

Our vision is that of a Europe which supports and empowers blind and partially sighted people, in which we can be self-determining and which fully includes us in all aspects of society, in line with the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The Marrakesh Treaty to Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons Who Are Blind, Visually Impaired or Otherwise Print Disabled.

It was adopted on June 27, 2013 in Marrakesh. The treaty marks a breakthrough in enabling blind, partially sighted and other print-handicapped persons to access the printed word. EBU is campaigning for full ratification and implementation at European level.
The United Nations Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

It is one of the key texts providing a legal framework for the equality and inclusion of all people with disabilities. It is of course a cornerstone of much of EBU's ongoing work, and we actively promote, disseminate and encourage its use by all of our members.

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07.05.2026
A Moderately Ambitious Update of the EU Disability Rights Strategy
On 6 May the European Commission published its Communication on enhancing the EU Disability Rights Strategy up to 2030. The European Blind Union reacted to that development through a focus press release.

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20.05.2026
Unlocking our potential: EBU invites you to its inclusive workplaces for visually impaired people webinar
01.06.2026 - 08.06.2026
European Standardisation, a powerful tool to promote accessibility: learn about and get involved

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