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National law and strategy

Important national laws, policies and strategies concerning disabled people include:

Legislative arrangements are complex, operating at the federal, regional and community levels.

Anti-Discrimination Law of May 10, 2007 (replacing earlier law of 2003) is the primary federal legislation covering discrimination, racism and xenophobia. This includes both direct and indirect discrimination in access to employment, health care, public life and access to goods and services. It does not explicitly cover education.

The Social Rehabilitation Act 1963 established the main federal provisions on disability and employment, supplemented by decrees in the three Communities and three Regions. This includes provisions on sheltered employment and vocational rehabilitation. Implementation resides with the four regional agencies.

There has been little specific legislation to regulate accessibility and inclusive design (e.g. in broadcasting, telecoms or e-accessibility) although the concept of reasonable accommodation is included in the 2007 Law.