Dutch Coalition on Disability and Development (DCDD)

In the Dutch Coalition on Disability and Development individuals and development organisations have combined their forces to advocate for the inclusion of people with disabilities in developing countries. We strongly believe that everybody should have equal opportunities to participate in society. Now it is quite the opposite. People with disabilities are coming up against barriers all the time. From physical obstacles and inadequate policies to stereotypical and negative perceptions. Change is needed! We are convinced that inclusion benefits everybody, not only people with disabilities. Inclusion works! DCDD focuses on the following sub-goals: - Inclusive Dutch development cooperation by civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, private sector and the Dutch government, based on the human rights perspective of people with disabilities; - Monitoring of the implementation of UN Convention of the Rights of People with Disabilities -especially article 32 – International Cooperation- by the Dutch government; - Encouraging cooperation and learning on disability-inclusion in the Dutch sector of development cooperation. DCDD is a network organisation, with a small staff and active members involved in the implementation of the goals.