National Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities Act

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gptkbp:instanceOf legislation
gptkbp:addresses barriers faced by persons with disabilities
gptkbp:aimsTo eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities
gptkbp:amends Persons with Disabilities (Equal Opportunities, Protection of Rights and Full Participation) Act, 1995
gptkbp:defines disability
gptkbp:enactedBy gptkb:Parliament_of_India
gptkbp:encourages research on disability issues
employment opportunities for persons with disabilities
community-based rehabilitation
participation of persons with disabilities in sports
gptkbp:ensures accessibility in public spaces
gptkbp:established gptkb:National_Commission_for_Protection_of_Persons_with_Disabilities
gptkbp:facilitates training programs for stakeholders
awareness campaigns on disability rights
policy recommendations for disability rights
training for law enforcement on disability rights
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label National Commission for the Protection of Persons with Disabilities Act
gptkbp:mandates investigation of complaints regarding violations of rights
inclusion of disability in educational curricula
inclusion of disability in national policies
monitoring of implementation of disability rights
gptkbp:promotes participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making
access to justice for persons with disabilities
social inclusion of persons with disabilities
awareness about disability rights
collaboration with NGOs for disability rights
gptkbp:provides for the appointment of a chairperson
for the protection of rights of persons with disabilities in education
for the protection of rights of persons with disabilities in housing
for the establishment of a national advisory board on disability rights
for the protection of rights of persons with disabilities in transportation
for the appointment of members
for the protection of rights of persons with disabilities in healthcare
for the establishment of grievance redressal mechanisms
for the establishment of a national fund for persons with disabilities
for the protection of rights of persons with disabilities in employment
for the establishment of state commissions for persons with disabilities
gptkbp:purpose to protect and promote the rights of persons with disabilities
gptkbp:requires annual reports to be submitted to the government
government to ensure accessibility in information and communication
government to formulate schemes for persons with disabilities
government to collect data on persons with disabilities
government to ensure accessibility in public transport
government to promote assistive technologies for persons with disabilities
government to ensure accessibility in digital platforms
gptkbp:supports inclusive education
advocacy for disability rights
international cooperation on disability rights
research on assistive devices.
rehabilitation services for persons with disabilities
capacity building for organizations working with persons with disabilities
awareness on mental health issues related to disabilities
gptkbp:yearEstablished 2019