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Contribution by Governments
Proposal by the delegation
of Japan on Article 16
States Parties shall recognize and take appropriate measures to respect the
rights of children with disabilities in accordance with Article 23 of the Convention
on the Rights of the Child and other relevant provisions of the Convention.
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Japan’s amendment proposal
on Article 17
2. In realising this right, States Parties shall endeavour to ensure:
(a) that persons with disabilities can avail of inclusive and accessible education
(including equal access to early childhood and preschool education) and that
such education shall be provided to the extent possible in the communities in
which they live;
[Japan supports EU proposal submitted at the 3rd Ad Hoc Committee.]
3. (c) allow for choice between general and special systems to the greatest/maximum
extent practicable in a manner consistent with best interests of the child/student;
[Based on EU proposal submitted at the 3rd Ad Hoc Committee.]
4. States Parties shall take appropriate measures to ensure that persons with
disabilities may choose to be taught using sign language, Braille or other
modes of communication, as appropriate, and shall work to ensure quality
education to students with disabilities by ensuring that teachers are able to
use different communication modes.
[ Based on EU proposal submitted at the 3rd Ad Hoc Committee.]
5. State Parties shall endeavour to ensure that persons with disabilities may
access general tertiary education, vocational training, adult education and
lifelong learning on an equal basis with others. To that end, States Parties
shall render appropriate assistance to persons with disabilities.
[Based on WG draft and Australian proposal submitted at the 3rd Ad Hoc Committee.]