Categories of Impairments and Disability Protection Concerns
Channel: Joe Maforo
Date: 2024-02-29

Categories of Impairments and Disability Protection Concerns

We sincerely welcome you to Unit three where we seek to immerse you further into the categories of impairments and areas of special need in respect of access to justice.  Knowledge of impairments helps in ensuring fair treatment within legal settings. Different impairments require different accommodations for effective participation in legal processes. Understanding these needs enables justice delivery staff to provide necessary accommodations, ensuring accessibility to legal proceedings. Awareness about various impairments prevents misconceptions or biases that may affect judgments or interactions with individuals with disabilities. We also explore the protection concerns for persons with disabilities. Addressing protection concerns for persons with disabilities is crucial not only to uphold their fundamental rights but also to create a society that values diversity, promotes inclusivity, and ensures equal opportunities for all individuals, regardless of their abilities.