Persons With Disability Act, 2011
An Act to protect the rights of persons with disability in Sierra Leone and to establish the National Commission for Persons with Disability.
Summary
The Persons With Disability Act, 2011 promotes and protects the rights and dignity of persons with disability in Sierra Leone and establishes the National Commission for Persons with Disability to advance their welfare and inclusion.
The Act prohibits discrimination against persons with disability and provides for their rights to equal access to education, health care, employment, public buildings and services, and participation in public life. It requires reasonable accommodation and accessibility, and provides for support measures. It establishes the National Commission for Persons with Disability to coordinate, monitor and promote the implementation of these rights.
It reflects the standards of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Main provisions
- Prohibits discrimination against persons with disability.
- Guarantees rights to education, health, employment and access to services.
- Requires accessibility of public buildings and reasonable accommodation.
- Establishes the National Commission for Persons with Disability.
- Provides for support measures and promotion of inclusion.
- Reflects the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.