Einde inhoudsopgave
Convention on the rights of persons with disabilities
Article 21 Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information
Geldend
Geldend vanaf 03-05-2008
- Bronpublicatie:
13-12-2006, Trb. 2007, 169 (uitgifte: 11-09-2007, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Inwerkingtreding
03-05-2008
- Bronpublicatie inwerkingtreding:
11-06-2014, Trb. 2014, 113 (uitgifte: 11-06-2014, kamerstukken/regelingnummer: -)
- Vakgebied(en)
Internationaal publiekrecht / Mensenrechten
States Parties shall take all appropriate measures to ensure that persons with disabilities can exercise the right to freedom of expression and opinion, including the freedom to seek, receive and impart information and ideas on an equal basis with others and through all forms of communication of their choice, as defined in article 2 of the present Convention, including by:
- a)
Providing information intended for the general public to persons with disabilities in accessible formats and technologies appropriate to different kinds of disabilities in a timely manner and without additional cost;
- b)
Accepting and facilitating the use of sign languages, Braille, augmentative and alternative communication, and all other accessible means, modes and formats of communication of their choice by persons with disabilities in official interactions;
- c)
Urging private entities that provide services to the general public, including through the Internet, to provide information and services in accessible and usable formats for persons with disabilities;
- d)
Encouraging the mass media, including providers of information through the Internet, to make their services accessible to persons with disabilities;
- e)
Recognizing and promoting the use of sign languages.