International recommendation

Accessibility of health-care services for persons with disabilities

Issue date:
Human rights body:
Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
Themes:
Access to healthcare
Populations of concern:
Persons with disabilitiesWomen
Relevant CRPD article:
Art. 25 – Health
Source:
CRPD/C/NOR/CO/1, para. 40

Recommended measures (3)

Measure
Measure type:
Practices and guidelines
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

The State party should strengthen measures to ensure the accessibility of health-care services and facilities in the community, including for persons with intellectual or psychosocial disabilities and those that require extensive support, and provide information in accessible formats.

Measure
Measure types:
Training and capacity buildingAwareness-raising and dissemination
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

The State party should raise awareness about the rights of persons with disabilities among medical professionals.

Measure
Measure type:
Training and capacity building
Responsible Ministry:
Ministry of Health and Care Services

The State party should take measures to provide persons with disabilities, especially women, with information in accessible formats on accessible health-care services and facilities, including in the area of sexual and reproductive health and rights.