The right of persons with disabilities to participate in decision-making 2016, para. 73
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Whenever needed, States must also provide reasonable accommodation to persons with disabilities in all dialogue and consultation processes. This accommodation should include adequate time frames and the technical assistance necessary to ensure their effective participation on an equal basis with others. Regrettably, many countries do not recognize this right or limit its scope to the employment sector. However, according to international human rights law, States have an immediate duty to fulfil the right of reasonable accommodation, which is not subject to progressive realization and whose denial constitutes discrimination.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities
Document type
Special Procedures' report
Means of adoption
N.A.
Topic(s)
Equality & Inclusion
Person(s) affected
Persons with disabilities
Year
2016
Paragraph type
Other
Reference
SR Disability, Report to the HRC (2016), A/HRC/31/62, para. 73.