Article 15 of the Saudi Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law
المادة 15 من نظام حقوق الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة · الباب الثالث: الدعم الاجتماعي والاقتصادي
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.
Official text (Arabic)
This article has not been amended since the law was issued.
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 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 15 explained in plain English
This article extends protection beyond the person with a disability, establishing the right to social support services for two groups:
- Persons with disabilities.
- Their families.
The article states the purpose of these services as two things:
- Helping them to adapt to the disability.
- Achieving their integration into society.
The Regulations set the mechanism for implementing this right; the article does not mention the types of support services, the conditions for obtaining them or the body that provides them.
Including the family in this right has a practical significance: the family of a person with a disability, especially where the person is a child, bears a large part of the care, and helping the family adapt benefits the person as well. This is consistent with the definition of "services" in Article 1, which covers what is provided to a person by virtue of social situation, including social services.
This article comes after Article 14 on access to content, and before Article 16, which establishes the right of persons with disabilities to obtain prosthetic and assistive devices and medical aids.
Anyone who wants to know the services available to them or their family can refer to the Regulations and the relevant bodies, or consult a lawyer specializing in the rights of persons with disabilities or in administrative cases.
Practical example
A family in Abha has had a child with Down syndrome and needs support to deal with the new situation. Article 15 establishes the right of the child and the family to social support services that help them adapt and achieve integration into society, according to the mechanism set by the Regulations.
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 15 of the Saudi Rights of Persons with Disabilities Law
Is the family of a person with a disability entitled to social support?
Yes. The article establishes the right of persons with disabilities and their families to obtain social support services.
What is the purpose of social support services?
To help persons with disabilities and their families adapt to the disability and achieve integration into society.
Where do I find the details of these services?
The article refers to the Regulations to set the mechanism for implementation.
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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 13
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.
على الجهات الحكومية وغير الحكومية العمل على رفع الوعي المجتمعي بالإعاقة وأنواعها وتعزيز مكانة الأشخاص ذوي الإعاقة في المجتمع، والتعريف بحقوقهم وقدراتهم وإسهامات
- 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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