Disabled People's Rights
Discrimination against people with disabilities is illegal but this law is not well-enforced. Nor is the requiring the government to aid disabled people. Although there is no explicit government discrimination against disabled persons, but societal discrimination exists. There is no law requiring that public buildings be wheelchair-accessible. There is an Agency for Handicapped Persons that runs awareness campaigns, offers job training, and distributes food and clothing.
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