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Policy Tools (1): Existing Human Rights & Disability Data Streams in Europe (Art. 31)

Policy Tools (1): Existing Human Rights & Disability Data Streams in Europe (Art. 31). Carly Toepke, JD Disability Policy Group, Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF), Nottwil , Switzerland Faculty of Law, University of Lucerne, Switzerland. Research Questions :.

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Policy Tools (1): Existing Human Rights & Disability Data Streams in Europe (Art. 31)

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  1. Policy Tools (1): Existing Human Rights & Disability Data Streams in Europe (Art. 31) Carly Toepke, JD Disability Policy Group, Swiss Paraplegic Research (SPF), Nottwil, Switzerland Faculty of Law, University of Lucerne, Switzerland

  2. Research Questions: • What is the current status of persons with disabilities in Europe according to the data available? • Is this data appropriate for the Member States to effectively implement the UN CRPD? • If not, what is the European data baseline (minimum data set) to be improved upon? • What are the legal requirements for the collection of data at national and European level? • What further steps do Member States need to take in order to meet the requirements in Article 31 of the UN CRPD?

  3. Research Objectives:

  4. Methodology:

  5. Anticipated Problems:

  6. Placement : • Mental Disability Advocacy Center • Budapest, Hungary • Hungary was the first EU country to ratify the UN CRPD and Optional Protocal in 2008 • MDAC is advocating for implementation of the UN CRPD and an independent monitoring device • Swiss Paraplegic Research • Nottwil, Switzerland • SPF’s mission is to improve functioning, social integration, equality of opportunity, health, self-determination and quality of life for persons with paraplegia or tetraplegia • Disability Policy Unit’s objective is to impact assessment of health and social policies and formulate policy recommendations

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