...... REVIEW OF LAWS, IMPLEMENTATION OF TREATIES AND OTHER.......... 61 principles of barrier-free design, adapted curricula, targeted policy and funding commitments are some useful mechanisms to reduce inequality and to promote equal participation by persons with disabilities. 5.46 Recognizing the inherent dignity, autonomy and right to participation of persons with disabilities and the important role which all sectors of Government have in creating a disability inclusive society, the Commission advised all the Ministries and Departments in the Government of India to: (1) Appoint a nodal officer to coordinate disability issues in consultation with people with disabilities representing various disability organizations. (2) undertake a systematic review of the development programmes and schemes to incorporate a disability dimension and to remove discriminatory provisions. (3) introduce disability specific programmes and schemes where it is not possible to enable equal participation by persons with disabilities. Response and follow up action from the Government is awaited. ANNUAL REPORT 2003-04