Disability, Poverty, Development and Public Health: Part 2
Persons with disabilities have the right to access to healthcare and rehabilitation on an equal basis as others.
In May 2008, the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN CRPD) entered into force. This constitutes a legally binding international agreement reinforcing equal rights and opportunities for persons with disabilities. Article 25 of the convention stipulates the right to "the highest attainable standard of health without discrimination on the basis of disability." Article 26 calls for "the extension of comprehensive habilitation and rehabilitation services and programmes, particularly in the areas of health, employment, education and social services."
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