Regional Workshop on Monitoring the Implementation of the Biwako Millennium Framework for Action towards an Inclusive, Barrier-free and Rights-based Society for Persons with Disabilities in Asia and the Pacific (BMF)
Bangkok, Thailand, 13-15 October 2004

The Laws and Regulations on Protection of PWDs in China

Presented by Wei Mengxin
China Disabled Persons’ Federation
14 October, 2004

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The Laws and Regulations on Protection of PWDs in China

Wei Mengxin
China Disabled Persons’ Federation
14 October, 2004

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In 1990, the Law of People’s Republic of China on Protection of Disabled Persons was adopted by the People’s Congress and it was enacted in May 1991.

• 9 chapters
• 54 articles

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Main Areas

• Rehabilitation
• Education
• Employment
• Welfare
• Accessibility
• Poverty alleviation
• Cultural Activities
• Sports

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People with disabilities welcome the law with great enthusiasm

In the past:

Just the target group for social relief

Present:

As the equal member of the society

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China Disabled Persons’ Federation, an organization of and for PWDs

• National Coordinating Committee
• Equal Opportunity Committee

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Regulations were formulated or are being formulated by State Council

• Education of PWDs
• Employment of PWDs

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Local governments formulated their regulations and rules concerning PWDs

• Implementation measures by 31 provinces

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National 5-year Work Plan for Disabled Persons

• 1991-1995
• 1996-2000
• 2001-2005

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The laws and regulations concerning PWDs are revised

• Constitution
• Civil law
• Other laws

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The Peoples Congress organized yearly assessment

• Different provinces
• Different Topics
• Ensure implementation

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Legal assistance are provided to PWDs

• 460,000 PWDs received such services in 2003
• 3,300 law firms provide services

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Training seminars for social workers and family members of PWDs organized by China Disabled Persons’ Federation

• UNITED NATIONS
• EUROPEAN UNION
• INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
• GOVERNMENTS

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Thank you very much

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