France to hold 7th National Disability Conference in September 2026

The 7th National Disability Conference (CNH) is scheduled for September 4, 2026, at the Prisme de Bobigny. Originally planned for June, the event was postponed due to extreme heatwaves.

This edition arrives in a complex political climate, occurring just months before the 2027 presidential election. While the official goal is to establish disability policy orientations for the coming years, observers note the event may take on a more political character. The government faces pressure to account for commitments made during the 2023 CNH, such as the full reimbursement of wheelchairs and funding for public accessibility.

Disability associations, including APF France handicap and Collectif Handicaps, have expressed concerns regarding the implementation of previous promises. Key demands include improvements in inclusive schooling, digital accessibility, and increased budgetary support for caregivers. Some federations are calling for a “Grenelle of human aid” to address what they describe as a collapse in the home care sector.