Article 19: Living Independently & Being Included in the

Community

Created by the United Nations Protects people with disabilities and their

families Talks about

Respect and independence for everyone Full participation and inclusion in society Equal opportunity Accessibility Equal opportunity for men and women

Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Is a part of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Has three parts:1. Talks about having choices on an equal basis

with others2. Talks about services and support for people

with disabilities3. Talks about available and accessible

community services and facilities

Article 19

This means that people with disabilities should… Have the opportunity to choose where they

live Have the opportunity to choose who they live

with Not be forced to live in a particular living

arrangement

Equal Choices

This means that people with disabilities should have access to… Support services within their homes Support services within their communities The personal assistance needed to help them

to live independently and be included in their communities

Supports and services that will prevent isolation and segregation

Supports and Services

This means that people with disabilities should be able to… Have access to community services and

facilities Use community services that are available to

everyone, without any problems Use community facilities that are available to

everyone, without any problems

Community Services & Facilities

These services and facilities include: Healthcare Education Employment Transportation Housing

Community Services & Facilities

Put together, the three parts of Article 19 mean that people with disabilities should… Not have to live separately from the rest of

their community Be able to participate fully within the

community Be able to make choices for themselves

Article 19

For community inclusion and participation we need: Supports for individuals Supports for families Inclusive services and facilities

Living Independently & Inclusion in the Community

Inclusion International wants people to: Learn about Article 19 Share experiences about community inclusion

and community living Share strategies to help people live

independently in their communities

Inclusion International’s Global Campaign

Through the study, Inclusion International wants to figure out: What “living in the community” means for

people around the world How we can help to make sure everyone has

the opportunity to live and participate in their communities

What is working and what is not working to allow people to live independently and be included

Inclusion International’s Global Campaign

With your help we can help figure out how to make

Article 19 a reality for all!

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