Chapter 4, Part 3 · Art. 54

Persons with disabilities

2010-as-amended · effective 2010-08-27

Official text

(1) A person with any disability is entitled—
  (a) to be treated with dignity and respect and to be addressed and referred to in a manner that is not demeaning;
  (b) to access educational institutions and facilities for persons with disabilities that are integrated into society to the extent compatible with the interests of the person;
  (c) to reasonable access to all places, public transport and information;
  (d) to use Sign language, Braille or other appropriate means of communication; and
  (e) to access materials and devices to overcome constraints arising from the person’s disability.
(2) The State shall ensure the progressive implementation of the principle that at least five percent of the members of the public in elective and appointive bodies are persons with disabilities.

In simple words

A person with a disability must be treated with dignity and respect, and spoken about in a way that is not demeaning.
Art. 54(1)(a)
(a) to be treated with dignity and respect and to be addressed and referred to in a manner that is not demeaning;
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People with disabilities have the right to education and facilities that include them in society.
Art. 54(1)(b)
(b) to access educational institutions and facilities for persons with disabilities that are integrated into society to the extent compatible with the interests of the person;
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People with disabilities have the right to access places, public transport and information.
Art. 54(1)(c)
(c) to reasonable access to all places, public transport and information;
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People with disabilities can use Sign language, Braille or other ways to communicate.
Art. 54(1)(d)
(d) to use Sign language, Braille or other appropriate means of communication; and
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People with disabilities can get materials and devices to help overcome barriers.
Art. 54(1)(e)
(e) to access materials and devices to overcome constraints arising from the person’s disability.
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Kids explanation

Children with disabilities can go to school and take part in everything.
Art. 54(1)(b)
(b) to access educational institutions and facilities for persons with disabilities that are integrated into society to the extent compatible with the interests of the person;
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Everyone should be able to move around and use places easily.
Art. 54(1)(c)
(c) to reasonable access to all places, public transport and information;
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