Preface…………………………………………………………………… Chapter One: Methodology and Tools……………………………….. Legislative Reality for Persons with Disabilities in Jordan……………... Chapter Two: Political and Social Rights ……………………………. The Right to Freedom and Security of Person…………………………... The Right to Life ………………………………………………………... Freedom from Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment......................................................................... Equal Recognition of Persons with Disabilities Before the Law………... Freedom from Exploitation, Violence and Abuse………………………. Protecting the Integrity of the Person…………………………………… Participation in the Public and Political Life……………………………. The Right to Freedom of Opinion and Expression……………………… The Right to Nationality………………………………………………… The Right to Personal Mobility………………………………………….. The Right to Privacy (Respect for Privacy)……………………………... Chapter Three: Economic, Social and Cultural Rights……………... The Right to Education………………………………………………….. The Right to Work………………………………………………………. The Right to Habilitation and Habilitation……………………………. The Right to Adequate Standards of Living…..………………………… Awareness-raising……………………………………………………….. The Right to Health Care………………………………………………... The Right to Environmental Facilities…………………………………... The Right of Women with Disabilities……...…………………………... The Right to Living Independently……………………………………… Sport, Cultural Life and Recreation……………………………………... The Rights of Children with disabilities………………………………… Respect for Home and the family……………………………………….. Chapter Four: Conclusions and Recommendations..………………... 3 4 6 7 12 14 16 20 21 24 26 26 28 29 30 31 32 32 39 42 45 47 48 50 53 56 57 58 59 61