Dissabiliteis
INTER-AMERICAN CONVENTION ON THE ELIMINATION
OF ALL FORMS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST
ARTICLE I
For the purposes of this Convention, the following terms are defined:
1. Disability
The term "disability" means a physical, mental, or sensory impairment, whether permanent or temporary, that limits the capacity to perform one or more essential activities of daily life, and which can be caused or aggravated by the economic and social environment.
2. Discrimination against persons with disabilities
a) The term "discrimination against persons with disabilities" means any distinction, exclusion, or restriction based on a disability, record of disability, condition resulting from a previous ...
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right of persons with disabilities to equality and that individuals with disabilities are not forced to accept such distinction or preference. If, under a state's internal law, a person can be declared legally incompetent, when necessary and appropriate for his or her well-being, such declaration does not constitute discrimination.
ARTICLE II
The objectives of this Convention are to prevent and eliminate all forms of discrimination against persons with disabilities and to promote their full integration into society.
ARTICLE III
To achieve the objectives of this Convention, the states parties undertake:
1. To adopt the legislative, social, educational, labor-related, or any other measures needed to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities and to promote their full integration into society, including, but not limited to:
a) Measures to eliminate discrimination gradually and to promote integration by government authorities and/or private entities in ...
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to live as equals, thus promoting respect for and coexistence with persons with disabilities;
ARTICLE IV
To achieve the objectives of this Convention, the states parties undertake to:
1. Cooperate with one another in helping to prevent and eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities;
2. Collaborate effectively in:
a) Scientific and technological research related to the prevention of disabilities and to the treatment, rehabilitation, and integration into society of persons with disabilities; and
b) The development of means and resources designed to facilitate or promote the independence, self-sufficiency, and total integration into society of persons with ...
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