Bringing the UN Convention on rights for persons with disabilities to life in Ireland

Accessible summary • The UN Convention on Rights for Persons with Disabilities explains the rights that people with disabilities should have. • These rights are for all people with disabilities, wherever they are in the world. • You can find an easy to read copy of the Convention at this website:http://www.fedvol.ie/UN_Convention_on_the_Rights_of_Persons_with_Disabilities__easy_to_read_reports/Default.403.htl • Countries that say in writing that they will do what the Convention says have to do the work to make this happen. • Countries that say in writing that they will do what the Convention says have to report to the UN Committee about what they have done. Ireland still has to fully agree to the Convention. This is very important. Summary This article provides an account of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. It describes why the Convention is important in asserting and safeguarding the rights of persons with disabilities and outlines its core values. It explores the nature of rights in the Convention with an account of the Convention as a blueprint for reference and research. The importance of ratification of the Convention is emphasised.