Article 30. Development and strengthening of respect for the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities in the public mind

For the purpose of developing and strengthening the sense of respect for the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities in the public mind, the state bodies shall ensure the following:

Promote through the media and the press a positive perception of the active social role of persons with disabilities;

Promote the capacity and contribution of persons with disabilities in the development of society and the state;

Foster the mass media towards a positive and tolerant portrayal of persons with disabilities that promotes their social integration;

Implement measures to eradicate stereotypes and prejudices against persons with disabilities from the public mind;

Educate at all stages of education, including among children from an early age, the respect for persons with disabilities;

Promote an appreciation of the merits and abilities of persons with disabilities and their contribution to collective achievements in the workplace and the labor market;

Develop and implement educational and awareness-raising programs on persons with disabilities and their rights.

The state shall place an annual state order for the following:

Production of feature films, documentaries, performances aimed at eradicating stereotypes and prejudices against persons with disabilities in society, as well as at creating a positive image of persons with disabilities;

Production and placement of social advertising information and publications in the media aimed at promoting the capacity and contribution of persons with disabilities in the life of society and the state, as well as at creating a positive image of persons with disabilities.

Social advertising information and clips aimed at presenting a positive image of persons with disabilities shall be placed on television channels, in the press, and in other mass media.

Courses and study subjects on the rights of persons with disabilities shall be conducted in higher educational institutions of legal and humanitarian orientation.