<P> Article 1 defines the purpose of the Convention: </P> <P> to promote, protect and ensure the full and equal enjoyment of all human rights and fundamental freedoms by all persons with disabilities, and to promote respect for their inherent dignity </P> <P> Articles 2 and 3 provide definitions and general principles such as communication including Braille, sign language, plain language and nonverbal communication, reasonable accommodation and universal design . </P> <P> Articles 4--32 define the rights of persons with disabilities and the obligations of states parties towards them . Many of these mirror rights affirmed in other UN conventions such as the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights or the Convention Against Torture, but with specific obligations ensuring that they can be fully realised by persons with disabilities . </P>

The united nations convention on rights of persons with disabilities