Putting the UN’s Disability Convention into practice

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