Disability Rights NGOs Decry Decades of Stalled Progress

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On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, NGOs in Taiwan are gathering in Taipei to mourn what they call a dying disability law. The groups say they’ve pushed to amend the law for 15 years, hoping to make public spaces more accessible and respect the autonomy of people with disabilities. But they say progress has been slow.

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00:00December 3rd is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

00:04A dozen human rights NGOs gathered in Taipei to mourn a disability rights law they say is dying.

00:30These non-discriminate activities are all the same to the teachers and the volunteers.

00:38After 15 years of waiting, the groups say they're done begging the government for the disability law to respect their most basic needs.

00:48They say justice was never served for those who lost their lives to family members or employees serving as caregivers.

00:55The perpetrators were often given reduced sentences and their violence was framed as acts of mercy when the victim's disability was brought up.

01:04The group say any discussions of legal changes must include disabled people so that they can decide for themselves.

01:25The protest will continue until Thursday, including public speeches and a meeting with the health minister.

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