A large number of disabilities can be prevented by providing children around the world with basics such as health, good nutrition, a loving home and a safe environment. Efforts must be made to reduce malnutrition among children and protect children in difficult circumstances, especially in situations of armed conflict. It is necessary to create awareness of the dangers and risks faced by children in difficult circumstances and to work for a total ban on land-mines. It is necessary that all people with disabilities are provided with rehabilitation services as close as possible to the place where they live, in order to preserve and improve their level of functioning. The supply of assistive devices and equipment is another important component to increase their independence and the equalization of opportunities.
Every child has the right to an appropriate, high quality education.
In the last few years there has been a major thrust towards inclusive education, creating a school which accommodates all children, regardless of their physical, intellectual, social, emotional or other conditions. The development of inclusive schools is a crucial step in helping to change discriminatory attitudes, creating welcoming communities and developing an inclusive society. The world of work is changing, and everywhere the growing preoccupation of working age men and women, including people with disabilities, is how to get and keep a job. People with disabilities have a right to work and must have access to the same range of work opportunities in the open labour market as are available to non-disabled workers. Productive work provides a person with livelihood, status and self-esteem, and is the most effective way to achieve economic and social integration.