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Inclusive Communities = Stronger Communities GLOBAL REPORT ON ARTICLE 19: THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND BE INCLUDED IN THE COMMUNITY 107 disabilities, to combat stereotypes, prejudices and harmful practices relating to persons with disabilities, and to promote awareness of the capabilities and contributions of persons with disabilities.” The general principle of full and effective participation and inclusion in society means that major changes need to occur in society “to facilitate full enjoyment by persons with disabilities of the right to live in the community. This means making our communities fully accessible and welcoming of people who have intellectual disabilities and their families. When communities are fully accessible everyone benefits – not just people with disabilities and their families. This means that individuals and families may require direct supports, but also that there is a range of accessible housing options available and that people are guaranteed: • Equal recognition before the law (Article 12) • Access to justice (Article 13) • Liberty and security of the person (Article 14) • Freedom from torture or cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment (Article 15) • Freedom from exploitation, violence and abuse (Article 16) • Protecting the integrity of the person (Article 17) • Liberty of movement and nationality (Article 18) • Personal mobility (Article 20) • Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information (Article 21) • Respect for privacy (Article 22) • Respect for home and the family (Article 23)
108 Inclusive Communities = Stronger Communities GLOBAL REPORT ON ARTICLE 19: THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND BE INCLUDED IN THE COMMUNITY • Education (Article 24) • Health services (Article 25) • Habilitation and rehabilitation (Article 26) • Work and employment (Article 27) • Adequate standard of living and social protection (Article 28) • Participation in political and public life (Article 29) • Participation in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport (Article 30) Table 9: Obstacles for Inclusion: Issues and Future Direction Issue Societal Attitudes Lack of Inclusive Education Employment Future Direction Efforts to change attitudes using a variety of approaches, including public awareness and inclusive policies and practices (inclusion in education, in recreation and cultural programmemes, in political processes and in the labour market) Inclusive education with training and support for teachers and school personnel Employment in the general labour market for the prevailing wages through the development of microenterprises, supported employment, partnerships between community agencies and private sector businesses
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