Resolution A/RES/48/96, The Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Introduction

Background and current needs

Previous international action

Towards standard rules

Purpose and content of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of

Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities

Fundamental concepts in disability policy

Preamble

I. Preconditions For Equal Participation

Rule 1. Awareness-raising

Rule 2. Medical care

Rule 3. Rehabilitation

Rule 4. Support services

II. Target Areas For Equal Participation

Rule 5. Accessibility

Rule 6. Education

Rule 7. Employment

Rule 8. Income maintenance and social security

Rule 9. Family life and personal integrity

Rule 10. Culture

Rule 11. Recreation and sports

Rule 12. Religion

III. Implementation Measures

Rule 13. Information and research

Rule 14. Policy-making and planning

Rule 15. Legislation

Rule 16. Economic policies

Rule 17. Coordination of work

Rule 18. Organizations of persons with disabilities

Rule 19. Personnel training

Rule 20. National monitoring and evaluation of disability programmes in the implementation of the Rules

Rule 21. Technical and economic cooperation

Rule 22. International cooperation

IV. Monitoring Mechanism