Disability
In February 2013, Albania ratified the Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities. Article 30 of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) provides that State Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to participate in equal terms with others in cultural life.
The Constitution of the Republic of Albania states:
- Article 18: All are equal before the law. No one shall be unjustly discriminated against for reasons such as gender, race, religion, ethnicity, language, political, religious or philosophical beliefs, economic, educational, social or parental affiliation.
- Article 18 guarantees this right also for persons with disabilities who, although not directly mentioned, are included in Constitutional Court decisions.
- Article 58: Freedom of artistic creation and of scientific research, putting into use and the benefit of their achievements are guaranteed to all.
The Law on the Inclusion and Accessibility of Persons with Disabilities stipulates that all public or private institutions have the obligation to ensure accessibility for all types of disabilities in accessing these areas: housing, transport, health, social care, education, employment and other services and opportunities through participation in all spheres of life, including family, community and civic life (including cultural life). For the detailed duties and responsibilities of these institutions, the law requires the adoption of a decision approved by the Council of Ministers Nr. 1074/2015 “On the Determination of Measures to Eliminate Communication and Infrastructure Disadvantages in the Provision of Public Services for Persons with Disabilities”.
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