About MDAC

The Mental Disability Advocacy Center (MDAC) advances the human rights of children and adults with actual or perceived intellectual or psycho-social disabilities. Focusing on Europe and Central Asia, it uses a combination of law and advocacy to promote equality and social integration. MDAC's vision is for a world that values emotional, mental and learning differences, and where people respect each other’s autonomy and dignity. MDAC has participatory status with the Council of Europe.

LATEST NEWS!

6 June - Bulgaria: UN demands increased focus on rights of children with disabilities

28 May - Disability Rights Fund goes live.

20 May - UN should demand action on children's rights in Bulgaria. Read more...

3 May - MDAC welcomes the entry into force of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Read more...

27 March - European Court of Human Rights breaks new ground, finds violations against Russia in a case taken by MDAC. Read more...