How to become a member of EDSU?
The European Deaf Students’ Union (EDSU) welcomes National Deaf Student Organizations (short NDSU) — independent organizations, committees, or branches of larger national bodies — that represent deaf students at a national level and advocate for their rights and educational needs. These organizations work to promote the rights of deaf students and improve access to education in their country.
Eligibility: To join EDSU as full member, organizations must be active within one of the Member States of the Council of Europe and have a primary focus on supporting deaf students.
If you do not match the eligibility, you can become an associated member or individual member instead. To know more, read below.
Would your organization like to join us? Need to know more? Simply contact us at edsu.edsu@gmail.com
Full member
To join EDSU as full member, National Deaf Student Organizations (short NDSU) — independent organizations, committees, or branches of larger national bodies — that represent deaf students at a national level and advocate for their rights and educational needs, must be active within one of the Member States of the Council of Europe and have a primary focus on supporting deaf students.
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As Full Members, organizations enjoy numerous benefits, including
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the ability to attend and assist at General Assemblies
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express their views,
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vote on important matters
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request an extraordinary General Assembly.
Additionally, Full Members receive discounted ticket prices for events, regular newsletters from EDSU, and updates on EDSU activities.
Twice a year, full members also benefit from meeting with the board of EDSU to express their ideas and wishes for EDSU, exchange with each other and actively contribute to EDSU’s work.
Candidate membership
If your association, such as a National Association of the Deaf (NAD), Youth National Association of the Deaf (YNAD), or a similar body, does not currently have an independent organization or section specifically for deaf students but has a dedicated team of deaf students striving to meet the eligibility for Full Membership, EDSU is here to support you. Our team will work with you to assess your association’s potential for full membership and either grant this status or assist you in developing the necessary framework to qualify.
As a Candidate Member, organizations benefit from participation in EDSU’s work, including
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the opportunity to attend General Assemblies
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the ability to express opinions at our General Assemblies
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discounted ticket prices for events
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regular newsletters from EDSU.
Associated Membership
Any European organization that does not meet the requirements for Full or Candidate Membership but wishes to support and advance EDSU’s objectives may apply for Associate Membership. Associate Membership is also open to:
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Regional and local deaf student organizations
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European, national, regional, and local organizations whose goals align with EDSU’s mission
As an Associate Member, organizations benefit from participation in EDSU’s work, including
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the opportunity to attend General Assemblies
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the ability to express opinions at our General Assemblies
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discounted ticket prices for events
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regular newsletters from EDSU.
Individual Membership
Individual Membership offers a way for supporters to contribute to EDSU’s mission on a personal level. By becoming an Individual Member, you’ll receive our newsletters, keeping you updated on our work and events, and have the opportunity to attend our General Assemblies, where you can connect with our community and assist in discussions shaping the future of deaf students’ rights across Europe.