E. Research and development

Research has had an important impact on the lives of persons with disabilities. Technological innovations based on the principle of universal design are helping them lead independent lives in the community. Statistics and data collection are helping the State and others to understand the barriers facing them so that implementation measures can be better targeted.

The Convention refers to research-related measures in several areas:

Finally, at the international level, State parties collectively have a duty to facilitate cooperation in research and access to scientific and technical knowledge (art. 32).