Strategy on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Overview
The Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030 builds on the results of the previous European Disability Strategy 2010-2020, done to help the implementation of the United Nation Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) at European Level.
The European Commission set up an inclusive consultation process where several stakeholders highlighted that despite the progress made in the past decade, persons with disabilities still face considerable barriers and have a higher risk of poverty and social exclusion.
As a result, the new Strategy is comprehensive and ambitious. It focuses on 3 main areas: EU rights, independent living and autonomy, and non-discrimination and equal opportunities, with 7 Flagship Initiatives, 57 Commission initiatives and 24 call to actions for the Member States.