Article 13 of the Saudi Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law
المادة 13 من نظام حقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة · الباب الثاني: الحقوق والخدمات
The article requires government and non-government bodies to work on raising societal awareness of disability and its types, strengthening the standing of persons with disabilities and publicizing their rights and abilities, and refers the mechanism to the Regulations.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
على الجهات الحكومية وغير الحكومية العمل على رفع الوعي المجتمعي بالإعاقة وأنواعها وتعزيز مكانة الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة في المجتمع، والتعريف بحقوقهم وقدراتهم وإسهاماتهم.
وتحدد اللائحة آلية تنفيذ أحكام هذه المادة.
This is the official Arabic wording, the only legally binding version. We do not translate the law itself; the explanation below is ours. Official source: Bureau of Experts at the Council of Ministers
Article 13 explained in plain English
This article places an obligation on government and non-government bodies alike, consisting of working to:
- Raise societal awareness of disability and its types.
- Strengthen the standing of persons with disabilities in society.
- Publicize their rights, abilities and contributions.
The Regulations set the mechanism for implementing this obligation; the article does not mention specific means of raising awareness or the extent of what each body is required to do.
A person with a disability, under Article 1, means any person with a long-term disorder or impairment in physical, mental, intellectual, sensory or psychological functions which may prevent the person from participating fully and effectively in society on an equal basis with others.
Note that the obligation here is general and directed at bodies. This article comes after Article 12 on tourism, entertainment, cultural and sports activities, and before Article 14, which establishes the right of persons with disabilities to access and benefit from readable, visual and audible content.
A body that wants to know exactly what it is required to do should refer to the Regulations, or consult a lawyer specializing in the rights of persons with disabilities or in administrative cases.
Translated from our Arabic explanation with machine assistance. For guidance only; it does not replace advice from a lawyer on your situation.
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Frequently asked questions about Article 13 of the Saudi Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law
Are private companies required to raise awareness of the rights of persons with disabilities?
The article provides that government and non-government bodies must work on raising societal awareness of disability and publicizing the rights of persons with disabilities, and the Regulations set the mechanism for implementation.
What does the required awareness-raising include?
It includes raising awareness of disability and its types, strengthening the standing of persons with disabilities, and publicizing their rights, abilities and contributions.
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- Article 12
The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities to have their requirements taken into account in tourism, entertainment, cultural and sports activities, supporting their sports programs and their participation in local, regional and international events.
للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة الحق في مراعاة متطلباتهم عند تصميم وتنفيذ الأنشطة والبرامج والفعاليات السياحية والترفيهية والثقافية والرياضية، ويشمل ذلك دعم البرامج الرياضي
- Article 15
The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities and their families to social support services that help them adapt to the disability and achieve integration into society, and refers the mechanism to the Regulations.
للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة وأسرهم الحق في الحصول على خدمات الدعم الاجتماعي التي تساعدهم على التكيف مع الإعاقة وتحقق لهم الاندماج المجتمعي. وتحدد اللائحة آلية تنفيذ أحك
- Article 16
The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities to obtain prosthetic and assistive devices and medical aids according to their condition, and leaves the lists of devices, the mechanism for providing them and each body's responsibility to the Regulations.
يحق للأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة الحصول على الأجهزة التعويضية والمساعدة والمعينات الطبية بحسب الحالة الصحية ومتطلبات الإعاقة. وتضع اللائحة قوائم بتلك الأجهزة وآلية صرفها
- Article 17
The article provides that the State bears the customs duties and taxes on tools and devices for persons with disabilities, according to a list issued by the Authority in agreement with the relevant bodies and reviewed periodically.
تتحمل الدولة الرسوم الجمركية والضرائب المفروضة على الأدوات والأجهزة الخاصة بالأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة، وتصدر الهيئة قائمة بتلك الأدوات والأجهزة بالاتفاق مع الجهات الم
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