International Day of Persons with Disabilities

Disabled people in the country are diverseProblems of disabled people in the republic are diverse: from the accessibility of the environment to the implementation of necessary medical and social rehabilitation measures and solving employment issues. Equally important is the elimination of discriminatory attitudes towards persons with disabilities by society. In this regard, significant work is carried out by both state structures and public organizations.

The problems of persons with disabilities are constantly in the focus of attention of the Government of the Republic of Armenia, and the necessary steps are being taken to address them. In particular, in 2005, the Strategy for Social Protection of Disabled Persons for 2006-2015 was adopted, which aims to create equal conditions and equal opportunities for people with disabilities.

Recently, the Council for Disabled Persons under the Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia was established, the main task of which is to increase the effectiveness of state policy towards the integration of persons with disabilities into society. In order to provide financial assistance to public organizations dealing with the problems of persons with disabilities, it is also planned to create a Fund for Assistance to Disabled People.