The Convention On The Rights Of Persons With Disabilities, A Challenge For Public Policies

A disability legislation based on human rights acts as a ”civilizing factor" in any society that respects diversity and aims to create a society that is really The adoption and entry into force of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities marks a profound change in the existing approaches on disability. In the preamble of the document is recognized that "disability is an evolving concept and that results from the interaction between persons with impairments and attitudinal and environmental barriers that hinders their full and effective participation in society on an equal basis with others" (lit. e). It thus advances legal reform on disability directly involving people with disabilities and using the human rights, the basic message being that people with disabilities should be regarded as "subject" that deserves equal respect and human rights. Public policies must take into account the obligations arising under the paradigm shift from the medical to the social approach based on human rights and the principles and general obligations, provided the CRPD.