Deafness in the European context of disability
Friday May 13th 2005, 11:30am — 12:00pm
Dr. Vladimír Špidla
Policies concerning disability – and policies concerning children – are primarily within the competence of Member States themselves. However, the European Union can affect the situation and provide "added value" to what the Member States are doing through legislative instruments, such as the adoption of Directives against discrimination; through financial instruments, such as the European Social Fund or the Framework Program on Research; and through the open method of co-ordination.
In addition to the prohibition of discrimination which stems from article 13 of the current Treaty, the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the Union will explicitly recognize 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. It will also specifically protect the rights of children.
Mainstreaming – the inclusion of the disability dimension in all relevant Community policy areas – is a core principle of EU policies today, but it is recognised that sometimes it may be necessary to have a disability-specific approach. The European Social Fund (ESF) is the main financial instrument in support of Member State policies in the fields of education, training and employment.
One of the priorities identified in the draft legislation for the continuation of the ESF after 2006 is the financing of measures relating to the reinforcement of social inclusion of people at a disadvantage, including people with disabilities. Although the ESF after 2006 will be increasingly focused on the less developed regions of the EU, the Commission encourages Member States to continue to make available sufficient financial resources for activities such as the social inclusion of the disabled on the whole territory of the European Union, without geographic distinction.
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