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RIGHTS OF

PERSONS WITH

DISABILITIES (PWDs)

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Politically correct term

-see the Persons first

instead of the disabilities

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Old paradigm-welfare approach

see PWDs as sick,

unable to care for themselves

need to be put in institutions

need welfare/charity

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Actual Needs of PWDsSame as everyone else:

Need to grow to their fullest potentials

To quality education

Earn incomes

Enjoy leisure activities

Raise families

Go shopping, go to the Banks, to vote, to pay bills, etc

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New paradigm-rights based approach

Need protection of their Human Rights

Already disadvantaged by their impairments-should not be further disadvantaged by obstacles to access opportunities

Eg. Education, physical access

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What is good for PWDs is good for Society

+ Cost Effective

Universal design eg. ramps, lifts, bigger toilets, signages, larger print, disabled friendly public transport

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Continue…

Additional human resource and talent

Productive/less dependency

Less need for welfare Alleviate poverty and

hardship

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Persons with Disabilities Act 2008

Date of Royal Assent: ... ... 9 January 2008Date of publication in the Gazette:.... 24 January 2008In force from:......Not Yet In Force

Part I NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Part II APPOINTMENT OF REGISTRAR GENERAL, ETC., AND REGISTRATION OF

PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

 Part IV

PROMOTION AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE QUALITY OFLIFE AND WELLBEING OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Accessibility……………………………………………………………………………..

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United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

In today's Star:

NEW YORK: Malaysia has signed the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities at the United Nations headquarters here.… The Convention entitles the disabled to the full enjoyment of all human rights and ensures full and effective participation as well as inclusion in society, on an equal basis with others.

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The eight general principles of the Convention are:

Respect for inherent dignity and individual autonomy;

Non-discrimination; Full and effective participation and inclusion in

society; Respect for difference and acceptance of persons

with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity;

Equality of opportunity; Accessibility; Gender equality and respect for the evolving

capacities of children with disabilities; and Respect for the rights of children with disabilities to

develop and preserve their identities.

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By-Law 34A of the Uniform Building By-Laws 1991

Gazette Date 11 November 1993

The amendment, makes it compulsory for buildings to provide access to enable disabled persons to get into, out of and within the buildings. Buildings already built before the commencement of this by-law must be altered to comply with the by-law within 3 years from the date of commencement.

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Only 2 categories of people in Society:

The Disabled and The Not Yet Disabled

You and your loved ones will need all the rights and access the PWDs are fighting for