Contribution by Governments
Proposals by Argentina on Draft Article 16 - CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES
Par. 1
States Parties undertake to ensure that each child with a disability within
their jurisdiction shall enjoy, without discrimination of any kind on the basis
of disability, the same rights and fundamental freedoms as other children, in
accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.
Par. 2
States Parties recognise that children with disabilities should enjoy a full
and decent life, in conditions that ensure dignity, promote self-reliance and
autonomy, and facilitate the child's active participation in the community
Par. 3
States Parties recognise the right of children with disabilities to inclusive
care, considering their special needs, which shall include, among others, early
provision of appropriate and comprehensive services as well as all assistance
which is appropriate to the child's condition.
Par. 4
Recognising the needs of children with disabilities, assistance extended
in accordance with paragraph 3 of the present article shall be provided free
of charge, whenever possible, taking into account the financial resources of
the parents or others caring for the child and shall be designed to ensure that
a child with a disability has effective access to and receives education, training,
health care services, comprehensive [re]habilitation services, preparation for
employment and recreation opportunities in a manner conducive to the child's
achieving the fullest possible social integration and individual development,
including his or her cultural and spiritual development
Par. 5
Children with disabilities and their parents or other persons caring for or
legally responsible for the child shall be provided with appropriate information,
referrals and counselling, and information made available in these ways should
provide them with a positive view of their potential and right to live a full
and inclusive life, taking into account the best interests of the child.
[text from Draft Article 17, par.1.d]
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Proposals by Argentina on
Draft Article 22 RIGHT TO WORK
Replace chapeau of paragraph 1 by the following text:
The States Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to work,
which includes the right of everyone to the opportunity to gain his or her living
by work which he or she freely chooses or accepts, and shall take appropriate
steps to safeguard this right for persons with disabilities, promoting equal
opportunity and treatment of persons with disabilities. Such steps shall be
directed to, among others: