Know your rights
The Union recognises and respects the right of persons with disabilities to benefit from measures designed to ensure their independence, social and occupational integration and participation in the life of the community.
This right is enshrined in article 26 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights.
What to do if your rights have been breached
The authorities of EU countries are bound to comply with the Charter of Fundamental Rights only when implementing EU law. Fundamental rights are protected by your country's constitution.
Addressing your complaint to the relevant national authority, government, national courts or a specialised human rights body.
Related rights
Chapter 3 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights is on equality. This chapter also contains the following rights
- equality before the law
- non-discrimination
- cultural, religious and linguistic diversity
- equality between women and men
- the rights of the child
- the rights of the elderly
- integration of persons with disabilities