6.2. Regional Instruments on Human and Disability Rights

What is Article 26?

The longstanding protections of rights which exist in the common law and constitutional law of the _______________________.

needed to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities and to promote their full integration into society, including, but not limited to, is referring to ______________.

The Charter sets out the full range of civil, political, economic and social rights based on _____________________ .

Measures to ensure that persons responsible for applying this Convention and domestic law in this area are trained to do so, refers to _________ .

Any discrimination based on any ground such as sex, race, colour, ethnic or social origin, genetic features, language, religion or belief, political or any other opinion, membership of a national minority, property, birth, disability, age or sexual orientation shall be prohibited. This is referring to ____________.

The objectives of this Convention are to prevent and eliminate all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities and to promote their full integration into society. This is referring to ________________ .

Government authorities and / or private entities in providing or making available goods, services, facilities, programs, and activities such as employment, transportation, communications, housing, recreation, education, sports, law enforcement and administration of justice, and political and administrative activities;

The Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (the Charter) brings together the fundamental rights of everyone living in _______.

Treaty of Lisbon entered into force in _______________ .

The fundamental rights and freedoms recognised by the ________________________.

Measures to ensure that new buildings, vehicles, and facilities constructed or manufactured within their respective territories facilitate transportation, communications, and access by persons with disabilities refers to ______________.

Measures to eliminate, to the extent possible, architectural, transportation, and communication obstacles to facilitate access and use by persons with disabilities refers to_______________ .

Increasing of public awareness through educational campaigns aimed at eliminating prejudices, stereotypes, and other attitudes that jeopardize the right of

persons to live as equals, thus promoting respect for and coexistence with persons with disabilities refers to_____________ .

The Union recognises and respects the right of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and   occupational integration and participation in the life of the community. This is referring to _______________ .

Early detection and intervention, treatment, rehabilitation, education, job training, and the provision of comprehensive services to ensure the optimal level of independence and quality of life for persons with disabilities refers to_____________ .