Disability Rights
/dɪsˈæbɪlɪti raɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Legal protections and entitlements ensuring equal opportunities and nondiscrimination for individuals with disabilities.
The disability rights movement sought to enforce laws that guarantee accessibility in public spaces.
- (n.) Statutory and constitutional guarantees preventing discrimination on the basis of disability.
Disability rights statutes prohibit employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.
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Commentary
Disability rights encompass a broad spectrum of protections under both domestic and international law, often requiring reasonable accommodations to achieve substantive equality.
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