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What are the three categories of a11y standards and laws? -
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- Civil rights laws
- Procurement laws
- Industry-specific laws
UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights -
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- It's regarded as the foundation of international human rights law.
- Written 1948.
- Has 30 articles
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities -
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The most important political and democratic expression of the will to grant and guarantee
equal human rights to people with disabilities at a global level. Took to new heights treating
people with disabilities as "subjects" with rights rather than "objects" of charity. Entered
into force 2008
What is the Optional Protocol related to? -
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Part of UNCRPD
What does the Optional Protocol allow in terms of individual communications? -
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Allows individuals to bring petitions to the Committee claiming breaches of their rights
What authority does the Optional Protocol give the Committee in terms of inquiries? -
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Gives the Committee authority to undertake inquiries of grave or systematic violations of
the Convention
What's the impact of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? -
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- Binding human rights treaty that serves as framework for legal advocacy
- Optional Protocol provides tool for monitoring and claiming equal rights
- Key instrument to fight discrimination & promote equal opportunities
Marrakesh Treaty -
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Seeks to ensure people with vision or other print disabilities can access published materials
such as books. 2013. Administered by WIPO
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union -
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Unifies the fundamental personal freedoms and rights of European Union citizens. Outlines
civil, political, economic, and social rights.
Which articles of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU relate to disability? -
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- Article 21: Non-discrimination
- Article 26: Integration of persons with disabilities
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What are the three categories of a11y standards and laws? -
ANSWER
- Civil rights laws
- Procurement laws
- Industry-specific laws
UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights -
ANSWER
- It's regarded as the foundation of international human rights law.
- Written 1948.
- Has 30 articles
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities -
ANSWER
The most important political and democratic expression of the will to grant and guarantee
equal human rights to people with disabilities at a global level. Took to new heights treating
people with disabilities as "subjects" with rights rather than "objects" of charity. Entered
into force 2008
What is the Optional Protocol related to? -
ANSWER
Part of UNCRPD
What does the Optional Protocol allow in terms of individual communications? -
1
, ANSWER
Allows individuals to bring petitions to the Committee claiming breaches of their rights
What authority does the Optional Protocol give the Committee in terms of inquiries? -
ANSWER
Gives the Committee authority to undertake inquiries of grave or systematic violations of
the Convention
What's the impact of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities? -
ANSWER
- Binding human rights treaty that serves as framework for legal advocacy
- Optional Protocol provides tool for monitoring and claiming equal rights
- Key instrument to fight discrimination & promote equal opportunities
Marrakesh Treaty -
ANSWER
Seeks to ensure people with vision or other print disabilities can access published materials
such as books. 2013. Administered by WIPO
Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union -
ANSWER
Unifies the fundamental personal freedoms and rights of European Union citizens. Outlines
civil, political, economic, and social rights.
Which articles of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EU relate to disability? -
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- Article 21: Non-discrimination
- Article 26: Integration of persons with disabilities
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