Legal regulations for individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses

Article 24 - Education

(1) States Parties recognise the right of persons with disabilities to education. In order to realise this right without discrimination and on the basis of equal opportunity, States Parties shall ensure an inclusive education system at all levels and lifelong learning with the aim of,

• To fully develop human potential, awareness of human dignity and self-esteem and to strengthen respect for human rights, fundamental freedoms and human diversity;
• To allow staff, people with disabilities to fully develop their personality, talents and creativity as well as their mental and physical abilities;
• To enable people with disabilities to truly participate in a free society.

(2) In realising this right, States Parties shall ensure that

• People with disabilities should not be excluded from the General education system because of disability...;
• People with disabilities have approval for inclusive, high-quality and free education in primary and secondary schools on an equal basis with others in the community in which they live;
• reasonable accommodation is made for the needs of the individual;
• people with disabilities are provided with the necessary support within the General education system to facilitate their successful education;
• in line with the goal of full integration, effective individualised support measures are provided in an environment that allows for the best possible educational and social development.