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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.

Latest news

06.10.2026
New episode of “EBU in Action”: braille as UNESCO heritage?
EBU is delighted to announce the release of the 16^th episode of its podcast "EBU in Action".

08.09.2026
New episode of #a11y Techies: BlindShell in a nutshell!
27.07.2026
Building an Accessible Book Ecosystem: Publishers at the Heart of the EAA Transition
21.07.2026
NEW #A11Y TECHIES EPISODE NOW ON YOUTUBE !
23.06.2026
EBU’s 2025 Annual Report already available!

COMING EVENTS

21.10.2026
Keeping an eye on AI: accessibility, opportunities and control for blind and partially sighted users
22.10.2027 - 24.10.2027
The 13th EBU General Assembly

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