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The Rights of Persons with Disabilities

 

 
 

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"The purpose of the present Convention is to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity." Article 1 (1)

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, 2007

Get informed about the rights of persons with disabilities! Use our fact sheet to learn about the rights of persons with disabilities and then test your knowledge of disability rights in the U.S. with our quiz. 

Get involved in promoting the rights of persons with disabilities!  Use the resources and ideas in our Take Action guide to start working for the rights of persons with disabilities. 

Get others interested in the rights of persons with disabilities!  Use the PowerPoint presentation and lesson plans to educate your school or community about disability rights.

Lesson Plan: The Rights of Persons with Disabilities

This lesson teaches students about the accessibility barriers faced by persons with disabilities.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Fact Sheet

Learn about the rights of persons with disabilities in the United States.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities PowerPoint

Download the "Rights of Persons with Disabilities in the U.S." PowerPoint presentation.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Quiz

Test your knowledge on the rights of persons with disabilities with our downloadable quiz.

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Resources

Connect with one of the many organizations seeking to fulfill the rights of persons with disabilities in the United States.

Take Action on Disability Rights

Find out how to get involved.