Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Article 21 Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information

29 May, 2023

https://www.coe.int/en/web/compass/convention-on-the-rights-of-persons-w...

Article 21 Freedom of expression and opinion, and access to information.

"People with disabilities have the right to express themselves, including the freedom to give and receive information and ideas through all forms of communication including through accessible formats and technologies, sign languages, Braille, augmentative and alternative communication, mass media and all accessible means of communication."

HIFA profile: Richard Fitton is a retired family doctor - GP. Professional interests: Health literacy, patient partnership of trust and implementation of healthcare with professionals, family and public involvement in the prevention of modern lifestyle diseases, patients using access to professional records to overcome confidentiality barriers to care, patients as part of the policing of the use of their patient data Email address: richardpeterfitton7 AT gmail.com