The aim of the Estonian Chamber of Disabled People (EPIK) is to improve the livelihood, the quality of life and the social inclusion of disabled people.

Who are we?

• A non-governmental organisation with a public benefit purpose.
• An umbrella organisation for disability organisations in Estonia.
• A network of 16 county boards of disabled people and 32 nationwide disability-specific unions and associations. And an additional five supporting members. In total, we represent about 300 organisations from all over Estonia.
• A national cooperative body for the work in the area of disability.
• An opinion-former on disability matters.
• A partner with the state, local government, private sector and other non-governmental organisations in matters related to disability.

What do we do to achieve our goals?

• We participate in formulating policies related to disabled and chronically ill people.
• We raise society’s awareness about the rights and needs of disabled and chronically ill people.
• We counsel disabled and chronically ill people.
• We publish guides and information materials.
• We provide information to our member organisations, disabled people and partners.
• We organise information days, training courses and conferences.

Our vision: to be an independent and professional former of disability policies and societal opinion.

Our mission: to improve the quality of life, social inclusion and opportunities for personal fulfilment for disabled and chronically ill people through advocacy and cooperation.

Read more:
Important documents for our work.
Our work is based on the principles of the Code of Ethics of Estonian Nonprofit Organisations.
See also (file: epiour leaflet.

All the important information will be published in our newsletter (in Estonian), you can also follow us on Facebookis.