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Inclusion is a right, not a concession.
Does not depend on the good will of someone, nor to be generosity: it is a human right fundamentalrecognized by the The UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities (CRPD), ratified by Italy with Law 18/2009, and from the european and national regulations on the non-discrimination.
What does it mean in practice
People with disabilities have the right to:
- participate fully in the life, social, cultural, professional and political
- equal opportunities compared to the other
- accessibility, reasonable accommodation, and protection from discrimination
The State and society have the duty to remove physical barriers, cultural and social that prevent the full participation.
Because it is not a concession
A concession:
- can be denied, or withdrawn
- depends on the the will of others
- create inequality
A right to:
- is guaranteed by the law
- one does not negotiate
- must be it should always be respected
When theinclusion is treated as concession, it reinforces a vision of the welfare state, and denies the equal dignity
Inclusion means to transform the company
It is not “fit” the people to the system, but to make the system accessible:
- services and environments inclusive
- policies and procedures fair
- autonomy and self-determination for all
In summary
- Inclusion is not a please
- The inclusion is not optional
- The inclusion is a right chargeable
- Do not thanks to a law
- Not required allowed to be included
- You demand the respect of the law and dignity.
Act now!
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Find resources, guides, and practical tools on rightforinclusion.en or contact us directly at info@rightforinclusion.it.
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