Article 19: Living Independently & Being Included in the Community

1. Article 19: Living Independently & Being Included in the Community

2. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities • Created by the United Nations • Protects people with disabilities and their families • Talks about • Respect and independence for everyone • Full participation and inclusion in society • Equal opportunity • Accessibility • Equal opportunity for men and women

3. Article 19 • Is a part of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities • Has three parts: • Talks about having choices on an equal basis with others • Talks about services and support for people with disabilities • Talks about available and accessible community services and facilities

4. Equal Choices • This means that people with disabilities should… • Have the opportunity to choose where they live • Have the opportunity to choose who they live with • Not be forced to live in a particular living arrangement

5. Supports and Services • This means that people with disabilities should have access to… • Support services within their homes • Support services within their communities • The personal assistance needed to help them to live independently and be included in their communities • Supports and services that will prevent isolation and segregation

6. Community Services & Facilities • This means that people with disabilities should be able to… • Have access to community services and facilities • Use community services that are available to everyone, without any problems • Use community facilities that are available to everyone, without any problems

7. Community Services & Facilities • These services and facilities include: • Healthcare • Education • Employment • Transportation • Housing

8. Article 19 • Put together, the three parts of Article 19 mean that people with disabilities should… • Not have to live separately from the rest of their community • Be able to participate fully within the community • Be able to make choices for themselves

9. Living Independently & Inclusion in the Community • For community inclusion and participation we need: • Supports for individuals • Supports for families • Inclusive services and facilities

10. Inclusion International’s Global Campaign • Inclusion International wants people to: • Learn about Article 19 • Share experiences about community inclusion and community living • Share strategies to help people live independently in their communities

11. Inclusion International’s Global Campaign • Through the study, Inclusion International wants to figure out: • What “living in the community” means for people around the world • How we can help to make sure everyone has the opportunity to live and participate in their communities • What is working and what is not working to allow people to live independently and be included

12. Focus Group With your help we can help figure out how to make Article 19 a reality for all!