Nondiscrimination

The CRPD defines discrimination on the basis of disability as “any distinction, exclusion, or restriction on the basis of disability which has the purpose or effect of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment, or exercise on an equal basis with others, of all human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field.” Discrimination includes “denial of reasonable accommodation” for the needs of persons with disabilities and involves any distinction or exclusion, including, for example, a transport operator failing to stop to let a person using a wheelchair onto a bus.[236]The CRPD also specifically requires state parties to take appropriate measures to eliminate discrimination against people with disabilities with in regard to marriage, parenthood, and family. This includes protecting the right of persons with disabilities to found a family.[237]