Total Population
Population with a disability
according to World Health Organization’s 15% estimateRatified the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Article 6 states:
(2) If an applicant is unable to complete and sign an application for registration as an elector because of physical incapacity, illness or illiteracy, an electoral officer shall, in the presence of the applicant and another elector, complete and sign the application on behalf of the applicant.
Article 30 states:
(1) A political party registered with the Commission shall --
(a) facililate the full participation by...disabled persons in political activities on the basis of equality;
(b) ensure free access by...disabled persons to public political meetings, facilities, and venues;
(c) repsect the right of...disabled persons to communicate freely with political party;
(d) generally refrain from forcing...disabled persons to adopt a particular political position or to engage in, or refrain from engaging in, any political activity otherwise than in accordance with their free choice;
(2) Nothing in this section shall be construed as promoting discrimination on the grounds of...disability...