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Living without Barriers for Disabled People

Health Sciences Research
Vol.1 , No. 3, Publication Date: Sep. 11, 2014, Page: 45-49

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[1]	Fatbardha Osmanaga, Department of Psychology and Social Work. University “Luigj Gurakuqi” of Shkodër, Faculty of Education, Albania.

Abstract

In this paper is treated the topic of living of without barriers for disabled people. My study is a qualitative research and it is based on the literature review. There are treated the nocions of barriers for disabled people, their types as the lack of equitable access to opportunities, information, buildings, transport, services, etc., Discrimination and/or attitudinal – prejudice and ignorance resulting in negative discrimination or lack of appropriate accommodations, etc. There are listed some key international documents which emphasize the rights of disabled persons to live as well as other persons, such World Programme of Action Concerning Disabled Persons (WPA), the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, European Disability Strategy 2010-2020, etc. There are given the Albania's efforts to eliminate barriers for people with disabilities. For this purpose, there are listed a lot of Albanian documents towards the adaption of our legislation with the international legislation. It is highlighted the fact that Albania has made progress towards developing the Albanian legislation in accordance with international standards. Albania has made, also, progress towards creating the conditions for the full participation of persons with disabilities in all aspects of life.

Keywords

Disability, Barriers, Full Participation, Accessibility

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