noelin fox centre for disability law and policy. nui galway
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Noelin FoxCentre for Disability Law and Policy.
NUI Galway
The nature of State obligations in implementing human rights
Core elements of the IL right in mainstream human rights instruments
Link between IL and other CRPD articles
Proposed minimum core obligations of the right to IL and community inclusion
Immediate implementation – civil and political rights
Progressive realisation – socio-economic rights
Minimum core obligations of socio economic rights
Core elements of Right to IL: Self determination, Access and
Participation, Housing rights, Support
Reflection in International Bill of Human Rights
General Comments on Non-discrimination
Adequate Housing People with Disabilities Social Security
Right to Adequate Standard of Living and Adequate Housing
Right to Social SecurityLiberty of Movement and Choice of Residence
Non-discrimination and equality
IL as a core driver for all CRPD articles
Legal capacity and IL (Article 12) Accessibility (Article 9) and Universal Design (Article 4(f))
Adequate standard of living and Social Protection
Equality and Non-Discrimination (Articles 2 & 4)
1. Anti-discrimination legislation2. Legal capacity legislation3. Ensure equal security of tenure- particular
attention to pwd in residential care settings
4. Closure of institutions and progressive development of community alternatives including standards for in-home support
5. Provision of Individualised & portable support funding
6. Disentangle housing and support assessment and provision
7. Income support to take account of disability-related needs
8. Auditing of public services for accessibility and responsiveness
9. Independent advocacy for pwd10. National progressive plans for accessibility
of transport, housing and infrastructure