Government of the Republic of Serbia
The Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit organised a meeting titled “Accessibility – a Prerequisite for Social Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities and Other Vulnerable Groups” on 3 October, in partnership with the National Organisation of Persons with Disabilities (NOOIS). The aim of the debate was improving the accessibility of public structures by aligning Serbian regulations with the international standards, regulations and conventions in the field of accessibility and design for all.
The conclusions of the debate state that in the autumn of 2012, the Ministry of Construction and Urban Planning will amend the Rulebook on Technical Standards of Accessibility, issue instructions for mandatory application of the Rulebook to the competent local government authorities, and oversee its application and sanction local authorities that fail to apply it.
An action plan for removing environmental, information and communication barriers for PWD should be developed and its implementation commenced by mid-2013 at the latest.
In connection with 3 December, the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit and the NOOIS will organise a meeting in December 2012 to monitor the progress concerning the conclusions of this debate.
Contact: Social Inclusion and Poverty Reduction Unit, tel. 011 311 46 05
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