Our Principles and Terms of Reference

Principles:

  1. to respect the sovereignty of all member organizations and recognize their expertise on issues affecting their own constituency;
  2. to follow democratic governance ensuring transparency, accountability and full consultation with its members;
  3. to promote solidarity among all disability constituencies in all regions of the world;
  4. to fully respect in all of its work non-discrimination on any grounds including disability, race, gender, religion, age, ethnic origin, and sexual orientation;
  5. to ensure the leadership of persons with disabilities through their representative organizations in all decisions affecting their lives;

IDA Terms of Reference