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National law and strategyLatvia has signed the United Nations Convention but not the Optional Protocol. Important national laws, policies and strategies concerning disabled people include: Law on medical and social protection of disabled persons (1992) defines the status of disabled person and establishes the main rights of disabled people. Conception ‘Equal Opportunities for All' (Cabinet of Ministers, 1998) was intended to create equal opportunities for people with disabilities, promote social rehabilitation, restore working capacities, achieve education and involvement in the labour market. The concept addressed problems in the fields of health, education, employment, accesible environment and social security and includes action plan till 2010. Basic Policy Statement for Reduction of Disability and its Consequences 2005-2015 (Cabinet of Ministers, 2005) proposed drafting of new legislation: Law on Disability and Law on Employment of Disabled People. Law on Disability was submited to Saeima in 2007. The draft Law on Disability is directed to establishment of the new disability expertise system. Action plan for implementation of the Basic statement of reducing disability and its consequences 2005-2015 (Cabinet of Ministers, 2006) |
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