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EU developments
- EU institutions agree on European Accessibility Act to improve accessibility
- EU funding proposals include stronger support for deinstitutionalisation
National developments
- By the end of 2018 CRPD ratified in all EU Member States
- 15 Member States reviewed or under review by UN Disability Convention Committee
- In 4 Member States the Convention inspired disability strategies/action plans
- Some Member States have initiatives to improve public attitudes towards people with disabilities
Tracking progress
- Challenges remain monitoring CRPD implementation These include:
- Creating a solid legal basis for the organisation in charge of monitoring
- Insufficient funding and staff
- Lack of independence
- Fully involving people with disabilities and giving them a voice