The officially recognized disability policy is expressed in law. The emphasis in this policy is on rehabilitation. In order to convey the message of full participation a national rehabilitation programme is being worked out, in accordance with the Standard Rules. The rights of persons with disabilities are protected by a combination of special legislation and general legislation. Administrative and other non-judicial bodies are not available.
General legislation applies to persons with different disabilities with respect to education.
The Law of Prevention of Disability and of Rehabilitation of the Disabled was enacted in 1994. There are no rules to ensure accessibility of the built environment. Special transport includes transport free of charge within the town, but is available only for emergency cases. There is no disability awareness component incorporated in the training of planners, architects and construction engineers. Sign language for deaf people is recognized as the official language of deaf people, used as the first language in education of deaf people and recognized as the main means of communication between deaf persons and others.