1. States Parties recognize the right of persons with disabilities to work, on
an equal basis with others; this includes the right to the opportunity to gain a
living by work freely chosen or accepted in a labour market and work
environment that is open, inclusive and accessible to persons with disabilities.
States Parties shall safeguard and promote the realization of the right to work,
including for those who acquire a disability during the course of employment,
by taking appropriate steps, including through legislation, to, inter alia:
(a) Prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability with regard to all
matters concerning all forms of employment, including conditions of
recruitment, hiring and employment, continuance of employment, career
advancement and safe and healthy working conditions;
(b) Protect the rights of persons with disabilities, on an equal basis
with others, to just and favourable conditions of work, including equal
opportunities and equal remuneration for work of equal value, safe and healthy
working conditions, including protection from harassment, and the redress of
grievances;
(c) Ensure that persons with disabilities are able to exercise their
labour and trade union rights on an equal basis with others;
(d) Enable persons with disabilities to have effective access to
general technical and vocational guidance programmes, placement services
and vocational and continuing training;
(e) Promote employment opportunities and career ad...
