Activists Demand Amendments to Taiwan’s Disability Laws
Activists in Taiwan say the People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act is outdated and does not align with U.N. principles. They want new laws to focus on providing spaces and services needed for everyday life for people with disabilities.
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00:00 Activists in Taiwan are demanding amendments to the country's disability laws.
00:05 They say the People with Disabilities Rights Protection Act is outdated and does not align with United Nations principles.
00:13 The laws were made 17 years ago.
00:15 Advocates now want new laws to focus on providing spaces and services needed for everyday life.
00:22 The past amendments did not focus on providing the necessary human resources,
00:29 the environment, information, and the necessary facilities for the people with disabilities.
00:34 保障! (Bao Zhang!) (Take care!)