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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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Latest news

15.09.2025
EBU Statement on the European Elections 2024
STAND FOR BETTER INCLUSION OF VISUALLY IMPAIRED PEOPLE

05.08.2024
EBU Annual Report 2023
09.01.2024
EBU Recommendations 'Enhancing the accessibility of payment terminals'
20.11.2023
EBU announces the Madrid Declaration
04.01.2023
A new EBU video on the importance of Braille.

COMING EVENTS

EVENTS LISTS

06.12.2024
European Regional Disability Summit
15.05.2025 - 17.05.2025
10th ICEVI European Conference
02.06.2025 - 04.06.2025
Tactile Reading Conference 2025
02.09.2025 - 05.09.2025
WBU General Assembly & World Blindness Summit 2025
08.09.2025 - 12.09.2025
Vision 2025 International Conference of the International Society for Low Vision Research and Rehabilitation

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