Lesson 1-2 Flashcards
RA 9942
Laws and Mandates on Disability
1948
Universal of Declaration of Human rights
1979
Convention of the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women
2003
Convention on the rights of the child
2006
UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities
- is a human rights issue
- is a societal responsibility
Disability
Recognizes various international covenants on the rights of persons with disabilities as well as the importance of the principles and policy guidelines contained in the
World Programme of Action Concerning PWDS(1982)
Influencing the promotion, formulation, and evaluation of the policies, plans, programs, and actions at the national, regional, and international levels.
Standard rules on the equalization of persons with disabilities(1994)
Are those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual, or sensory impairments in which interaction with various barriers may hinder their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others.
Persons with disabilities
Art. 5
Equality before the law without discrimination
Arts 10 & 14
Rights to life, liberty and security of the persons
Art 12
Equal recognition before the law and legal capacity
Art 15
Freedom and torture
Art 16
Freedom and exploitation, violence and abuse
Art 17
Right to respect physical and mental integrity
Art 18
Freedom and movement
Art 19
Right to live in the community
Art 21
Freedom of expression and opinion
Art 22
Respect for privacy
Art 23
Respect for home and family
Art 24
Right to education
Art 25
Right to Health
Art 27
Right to work
Art 28
Right to an adequate standard of living
Art 29
Right to participate in political and public life
Art 30
Right to participate in cultural life
Every child has a fundamental right to education and must be given the opportunity to achieve and maintain an acceptable level of learning.
Salamanca Statement and framework for action on special needs education, 1994