Ratification of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

States Parties shall also take appropriate measures:

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g) To promote access for persons with disabilities to new information and communications technologies and systems, including the Internet;

h) To promote the design, development, production and distribution of accessible information and communications technologies and systems at an early stage, so that these technologies and systems become accessible at minimum cost.

d) Enable persons with disabilities to have effective access to general technical and vocational guidance programmes, placement services and vocational and continuing training;

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g) Employ persons with disabilities in the public sector;

h) Promote the employment of persons with disabilities in the private sector through appropriate policies and measures, which may include affirmative action programmes, incentives and other measures;

i) Ensure that reasonable accommodation is provided to persons with disabilities in the workplace

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• Provide “reasonable accommodation” in places such as schools and the workplace, that is, those necessary and reasonable modifications and adjustments that permit inclusion of persons with disabilities;

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• Include students with disabilities in the general education system, providing the necessary support when needed;

• Ensure equal access to vocational training, adult education and lifelong learning;

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• Protect the right to work and prohibit job discrimination;

• Promote the employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship of persons with disabilities;

• Ensure an adequate standard of living and social protection, including through public housing, assistance for disability-related needs, and aid with disability-related expenses in case of poverty;