CRPD Article Recommendation Status Protecting the Integrity of the Person (Article 17) Enact legislation prohibiting the use of sterilization on boys and girls with disabilities, and on adults with disabilities, in the absence of their prior, fully informed and free consent. RED Living Independently and being included in the Community (Article 19) Independent living model and the Enabling Good Lives programme be extended to enable more persons with disabilities to live independently in the community. YELLOW Freedom of expression and Opinion, and Access to information (Article 21) Sign Language Board work to ensure funding for the training and employment of sufficient numbers of sign language interpreters, as well as an increased use of New Zealand Sign Language in all aspects of life, including educational and cultural activities. Respect for Home and the Family (Article 23) The Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989 and the Vulnerable Children Act 2014 be re-examined to ensure that children with disabilities have the same safeguards as other children when they are placed in outof-home care. Respect for Home and the Family (Article 23) RED Section 8 of the Adoption Act 1955 be repealed and that the statute be amended to ensure that parents with disabilities are treated on an equal basis with other parents with respect to adoption. Education (Article 24) Increase the provision of reasonable accommodation in primary and secondary education, and to increase the levels of entry into tertiary education for persons with disabilities. RED Education (Article 24) Implement anti-bullying programmes YELLOW Education (Article 24) Establish an enforceable right to inclusive education RED Health (Article 25) Further measures be taken to ensure access to full health care for all persons with disabilities. YELLOW A range of supports be made available in the community to ensure that persons with disabilities can exercise choice and control regarding where they live. YELLOW Greater efforts be made to enable Māori and Pacific people with disabilities, and especially those who are deaf and deaf-blind, to access information. YELLOW Measures be strengthened to enhance the health outcomes of Māori and Pacific persons with disabilities. Page 21