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PACE calls for people with disabilities to be full members of society

26/01/2009 Session

In a resolution adopted today, PACE asked member states to include disability issues in all areas of policy-making and allocate sufficient funds to them. To speed up the integration of people with disabilities into society and respect for their rights, the Assembly called on governments to give them equal access to education, sustainable employment and health care, and to facilitate access to public areas and transport.

 
In line with the conclusions of the rapporteur for the Social, Health and Family Affairs Committee, Bernard Marquet (Monaco, ALDE), the Assembly asked member states to promote and carry out the Council of Europe Disability Action Plan for 2006-2015, which aims to provide practical answers to the day-to-day problems facing people with disabilities by encouraging equal opportunities. According to Mr Marquet, “this action plan should be a reference for all new policies and activities carried out in the area of disability”.

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Recommendation 1854 Resolution 1642