GOVERNMENT BODIES TO HAVE COUNCILS ON RIGHTS OF DISABLED

The non-vacant council, headed by Prime Minister, on the Protection of Rights of the Persons with Disabilities held its first meeting on January 26. The Council resolved to issue a recommendation to the cabinet on establishing subsidiary councils in certain ministries and government agencies.

The sub-councils will operate to improve accessibility for the disabled on public transports, public facilities and buildings, enhance their incomes, living conditions, broaden their access to necessary education, healthcare, labor and socio-psychological services, ensure equal involvement to the social relations, cultural and sports events, and discover their skills and talents.

The meeting also compiled the general guidelines of the activities to be completed by the council in 2017. The guidelines included the initiation of a specialized agency for the disabled, increased focus on ensuring that the disabled have access to long-term apartment loans and discounts on housing and many other issues.

According to the latest data provided by the National Statistics Office, there are some 101 thousand people with disabilities as of the end of 2016. Among them were 10,700 children.

Source:http://en.montsame.mn/politics/8501