the Persons with Disabilities, which incorporates emerging demands as well as a new framework for the human rights of the disabled, and recommended that Prime Minister and the Minister of Health and Welfare adopt the plan. (October 22, 2012) The plan consists of the following four goals. The first goal is to lay the groundwork for guaranteeing that people with disabilities have an opportunity for equal participation. To this end, the public administration system should be refitted to accommodate the diverse needs of people with disabilities. Specifically, the disability grading and registration system and service delivery schemes should be improved. Moreover, the plan calls for improving the right to apply for social welfare services so that the system is practically beneficial for those in need. The plan also calls for the improvement of the activity assistance service for the disabled to increase physical access, as well as laying the foundation for people with disabilities to live on an equal basis with the non-disabled. The second is to guarantee the people with disabilities have the basic right to a decent life. To this end, the plan was designed to provide handicapped people with opportunities and the right to work and the right to make an appropriate livelihood. Moreover, the right to education and health will be re-defined to have more practical implications. In addition, a set of policy proposals will guarantee that people with disabilities have appropriate housing and freedom of movement so that they can live their everyday life freely in their communities. The third is to correct and prevent discrimination. To this end, the implementation of the Disability Anti-Discrimination Act will be monitored on an annual basis. Also, the Human Rights Centers for the Persons with Disabilities will be established in local communities so that victims of human rights violations can apply for remedies and assistance. Education on the right of the disabled and public awareness campaigns about discriminating against people with disabilities will be strengthened to create a social atmosphere that respects and assures the right of people with disabilities. The final goal is to lay a social groundwork in which the disabled suffering from 50 Part II. Major Activities of the Commission