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Chapter 2: Policy Framework Relevant to Persons with Disabilities in CLMV

1) Cambodia	
*Domestic Laws, Policies and Support Scheme on Disability
The following laws and policies have been made:
- Law on the Protection and Promotion of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
- Inter-Ministerial Prakas on Classification of Persons with Disabilities
- Sub-Decree on Policy Supporting the Vulnerable People Staying in Government Centers
- Policy on Education for Children with Disabilities 
- Prakas on the Establishment of Physical Rehabilitation Centers
- Circular on Improving the Quality of Vocational Training for Persons with Disabilities
- National Plan of Action for Persons with Disabilities including Landmine/ERW Survivor

By the Government Sub-Decree No. 137 dated 27 June, 2011 on the Policy Support for Poor Disabled at Community, support for poor persons with disabilities is provided. Other support initiatives include Health Equity Fund, Early Childhood Care and Development, and Social Security Fund for Veterans.

*United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
The Government of Cambodia signed the convention on 1 October, 2007; and ratified it on 20 December, 2012.

2) Laos
*Domestic Laws, Policies and Support Scheme on Disability
There are no domestic laws and policies on disabilities and support schemes for persons with disabilities. With the leadership of the Ministry of Labour and Social Welfare, the draft decree on disability has been in discussion.  

*United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
   The Government of Laos signed the convention on 15 January, 2008; and ratified it on 25 September, 2009.
   
3) Myanmar
*Domestic Laws, Policies and Support Scheme on Disability
The following laws and policies have been made. However, there are no other support schemes for persons with disabilities.
- Rehabilitation Services for Persons with Disabilities
- National Plan of Action 2010-2012

*United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
   The Government of Myanmar ratified the convention on 7 December, 2011.

4) Vietnam
*Domestic Laws, Policies and Support Scheme on Disability
The following laws and policies have been made:
- Disability Law 51/2010/QH12 
- Directive No. 01/2006/CT-TTg by Prime Minister on Promoting the Implementation of Policies to Assist Persons with Disabilities
- Scheme to Assist Persons with Disabilities, 20062010

*United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
The Government of Vietnam signed the convention on 22 October, 2007; but has not ratified it yet.


image: Representatives from the Government of Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Vietnam,
Thailand, Japan and APCD
