NATIONAL STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK ON.pdf

Summary

The National Strategic Framework on Reasonable Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities serves as a comprehensive guide for implementing support measures to ensure individuals with disabilities can fully exercise their human rights in South Africa. Rooted in the Constitution and international agreements like the UNCRPD, the document establishes the legal and ethical necessity of providing modifications, assistive devices, and adjusted environments. It defines reasonable accommodation as essential adjustments that do not cause unjustifiable hardship but are required to eliminate barriers in sectors such as employment, education, and housing. The framework outlines the specific obligations of duty-bearers in both the public and private sectors to provide equitable budgeting and accessible services. Additionally, it clarifies the rights and responsibilities of persons with disabilities, particularly regarding the voluntary disclosure of their needs to facilitate inclusion. Ultimately, the source functions as a practical toolkit to foster independent living and combat unfair discrimination through integrated, multi-disciplinary coordination.