Access to rights-based support for persons with disabilities 2017, para. 79
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Contributions to the present report illustrate different ways in which States provide support in the area of communication. For example, Cuba has certified 455 sign language interpreters who work in coordination with the National Association of the Deaf, the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Higher Education, while Colombia has set up an online relay centre that facilitates the communication of deaf persons with anyone in the country through interpretation services. Deaf persons can also learn to use information and communications technology and be trained as interpreters.
Legal status
Non-negotiated soft law
Body
Special Rapporteur on the rights of persons with disabilities
Document type
Special Procedures' report
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N.A.
Topic(s)
Education
Equality & Inclusion
Year
2017
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Other
Reference
SR Disability, Report to the HRC (2017), A/HRC/34/58, para. 79.