DISABILITY IS NOT THE QUESTION OF CHOICE – YOUR ATTITUDE IS

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All persons with disabiity has the right to: 

SAFET Y AND SECURITY:

The right to life, liberty and security of each individual. T he right to live free from violence within and outside the family home. T he right to equal protection against unlawful interference into their privacy, family, home or correspondence.

The right to protection in armed conflicts, humanitarian disasters and natural calamities.

EQUAL PROTECTION UNDER THE LAW:

The right to be treated equally before the law and protected by the law without discrimination, including the provision of appropriate conditions and to stay in custody.

LIFE WITHOUT DISCRIMINATION :

The right to live freely without discrimination of individuals or institutions on the basis of disability ..

ACCESSIBILITY :

Equal access to the physical environment , transportation , information and communication technologies and other services that are open to the public.

EDUCATION:

Equal access to free, inclusive, quality education that is tailored to the needs of students with disabilities.

HOUSING :

Equal access to affordable, safe and stable housing with appropriate accommodations to persons with disabilities.

HEALTH:

The right to the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health care. Equal access to health services without discrimination, including sexual and reproductive health, early diagnosis and intervention and prevention services for persons with disability.

WORK :

The right to work and free choice of occupation without discrimination. Right to

equal pay, equal evaluation of work performance, safety and healthy working conditions, including appropriate adjustment of the working place.

These rights include freedom of speech, equality before the law, the right to marriage and the family, respect for privacy, the right to education , independent living, and many other rights .

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