Purpose of the Convention (Article 1)

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This Convention tells what countries have to do to ensure that disabled people have the same rights as everybody else.

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Who are persons with disabilities and other definitions (Article 1 and 2)

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• Persons with disabilities are those who have long-term physical, mental, intellectual or sensory impairments which may hinder their participation in society, unlike other people.

• Communication refers to the modes in which disabled people can talk and understand information, for example, computers, audio or Braille.

• Language includes any way people communicate with each other including sign language.

• Discrimination means being treated unfairly in any aspect of life because you are disabled.

• Reasonable accommodation means necessary and appropriate modifications or adjustments to ensure the inclusion of disabled people.

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Article 1 (Purpose) https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities/article-1-purpose.html

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Article 2 (Definitions) https://www.un.org/development/desa/disabilities/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-with-disabilities/article-2-definitions.html