Vietnam: State policies towards persons with disabilities

Specifically, according to Article 5 of the Law on Persons with Disabilities 2010 of Vietnam, State policies towards persons with disabilities include:

First, annually, the State shall allocate budget funds for the implementation of policies on persons with disabilities.

Second, prevention and minimization of congenital disabilities, disabilities caused by injury or disease and other dangers of disability.

Third, social relief; support for persons with disabilities in healthcare, education, vocational training, employment, culture, sports, entertainment, access to public facilities and information technology, participation in transport; prioritized implementation of social relief policies and support for children and elderly persons with disabilities.

Fourth, incorporation of policies on persons with disabilities into socio-economic development policies.

Fifth, creation of conditions for persons with disabilities to have orthopedic operations and functional rehabilitation; to surmount difficulties, live independently and integrate into the community.

Sixth, training and retraining of counselors and caretakers for persons with disabilities.

Seventh, encouragement of assistance activities for persons with disabilities.

Eighth, creation of conditions for the operation of organizations of persons with disabilities and organizations for persons with disabilities.

Nineth, commendation of agencies, organizations and individuals that make achievements and contributions in assisting persons with disabilities.

Tenth, strict punishment of agencies, organizations or individuals that violate this Law and relevant laws.

View more details at the Law on Persons with Disabilities 2010 of Vietnam that was promulgated on June 17, 2010 and officially effective from January 01, 2011.

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