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What should the Focus be in the "Integration of the Disabled" within the Commonwealth? The integration of the "disabled/different able" in their society and schools, is not carried out by conforming to the standard “norms” and behaviours, but by contributing to the growth and cohesion of the group, through the development of their abilities and potentials “in learning, communication and in forming relationships, and socializing…” Have your say on what the Commonwealth should do and whether what is been is ENOUGH.... Submitted By:Yocomm Submitted On:Jul 2 2009 8:31AM Number of Comments: 3           The issues such as prevention of disabilities, provision for medical treatment, educational facilities, employment opportunities, social integration etc. are basically rooted in the social, economic and political reality of countries. While addressing the immediate needs of the disabled of any category, the Commonwealth as whole should be is persuaded to think about the long term solutions to the social, economic and political problems of the Commonwealth countries. Exploration of solutions to the problems of the disabled has to be at both the levels simultaneously. On:  7/2/2009 10:20:59 AM By:Gabriel Country:- Age: 24  Special attention needs to be paid by the Commonwealth Heads of Government to ensuring non-discrimination, and the equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by disabled persons, including their active participation in all aspects of society. On:  7/2/2009 10:14:57 AM By:Priya Country:India Age: 20  I think the Disabled persons should enjoy ... rights ... without any exception whatsoever and without distinction or discrimination.... Disabled persons should have the inherent right to respect for their human dignity. Disabled persons, whatever the origin, nature and seriousness of their handicaps and disabilities, have the same fundamental rights as their fellow-citizens..., and that Commonwealth should ensure that the Commonwealth governments are doing what should be done in the integration of the disabled. And provide a more opportunities for the disabled. On:  7/2/2009 8:39:34 AM By:Andy Country:- Age: 24