Inclusion for All: Persons with Disabilities’ Right to Elected Office and Referendum Participation
Senate Approves Bill to Provide Additional Conditions for Persons with Disabilities
At a recent meeting of the Senate, a bill was approved that aims to create additional conditions for persons with disabilities. The bill, titled “On introducing additions and changes to the “On the rights of persons with disabilities,” was approved by senators, as reported by the press service of the parliamentary upper house.
The changes outlined in the bill include provisions for enhancing the rights of persons with disabilities to access justice, vote and be elected, participate in a referendum, and receive education. The bill also aims to define the forms of communication that can be used to effectively communicate with persons with disabilities, based on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Furthermore, the bill introduces requirements for adapting social infrastructure facilities to ensure easy access for persons with disabilities. Senators emphasized that the purpose of this legislation is to protect the rights of persons with disabilities by implementing international norms and standards related to human rights and freedoms into national law.
This bill represents a significant step towards promoting inclusivity and equality for persons with disabilities, and underscores the government’s commitment to upholding their rights and ensuring their full participation in society.
