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Article 19
Living independently and being included in the community
States Parties to this Convention recognise the equal right of all persons
with disabilities to live in the community, with choices equal to others, and
shall take effective and appropriate measures to facilitate full enjoyment
by persons with disabilities of this right and their full inclusion and participation
in the community, including by ensuring that:
(a) Persons with disabilities have the opportunity to choose their place of
residence and where and with whom they live on an equal basis with others and
are not obliged to live in a particular living arrangement;
(b) Persons with disabilities have access to a range of in-home, residential
and other community support services, including personal assistance necessary
to support living and inclusion in the community, and to prevent isolation
or segregation from the community;
(c) Community services and facilities for the general population are available
on an equal basis to persons with disabilities and are responsive to their
needs.