Council of Europe prepares report on deinstitutionalising people with disabilities

Published By Europa [English], Thu, Mar 18, 2021 6:26 AM


FRA spoke about findings from its research on community living for people with disabilities during a public hearing on the deinstitutionalisation of people with disabilities. The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe held the hearing on 16 March as it prepares a new report on the issue. FRA mentioned steps that Member States could take to enable people with disabilities to live independently in the community with choices equal to others.

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