A/RES/52/82
Page 3
and non-governmental organizations and institutions, to work closely with the United Nations in the
promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities by sharing experiences and findings on disability issues;
7. Decides that the next quinquennial review and appraisal of the World Programme of Action, in
2002, shall consider the issues mentioned in paragraph 4 above;
8. Invites Governments, concerned non-governmental organizations and the private sector to continue
to support the United Nations Voluntary Fund on Disability, with a view to providing additional support to
the implementation of the Standard Rules, including further assistance in national capacity-building and
support for the work of the Special Rapporteur;
9. Requests the Secretary-General to develop a plan to increase the accessibility of the United Nations
and its offices and meetings to persons with disabilities;
10. Also requests the Secretary-General to submit to the General Assembly at its fifty-fourth session,
through the Commission for Social Development at its thirty-seventh session, a report on the implementation
of the present resolution.
70th plenary meeting
12 December 1997