The right of persons with disabilities to participate in decision-making 2016, para. 76
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Without accessible information and communication, a range of persons with different disabilities cannot effectively participate in law-making and policymaking. This is particularly the case for persons with sensory and intellectual impairments. Generally, decision-making bodies and mechanisms neither produce nor disseminate information in accessible formats (such as easy-to-read), nor do they ensure the availability of sign language interpretation, guide interpreters for deafblind persons, or captioning during public debates. States must ensure that the entire public decision-making process is made accessible, including buildings, information, materials and communication pertaining to public debates.
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. 76.