On the 24th September, 2013, the Bahamas became a signatory to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is an international human rights treaty of the United Nations intended to protect the rights and dignity of persons with disabilities. As a result of the Bahamas being a signatory to the Convention, it is now required to provide, protect and ensure the full enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms by persons with disabilities and ensure that they enjoy full equity under the law and to promote respect for their inherent dignity. More…