Ley 2297 de 2023 | Ley 2297 de 2023 — Colombia law | Esheria

Ley 2297 de 2023

This is the opening text of Law 2297 of 2023, which states that the law establishes measures to support the autonomy of people with disabilities and caregivers/personal assistants.

Jurisdiction
Colombia
Instrument
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Citation
Ley 2297 de 2023
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Language
es
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About this statute

This is the opening text of Law 2297 of 2023, which states that the law establishes measures to support the autonomy of people with disabilities and caregivers/personal assistants. This provision states the law’s purpose: to set measures for access to caregiver or personal assistance services for people with disabilities who need them, while respecting their preferences. This article says the law applies to people with disabilities, relevant public authorities, and people who may act as caregivers or personal assistants. The law says it will be interpreted and applied according to listed general principles, including human dignity, non-discrimination, inclusion, equal opportunity, autonomy, and accessibility. This article defines key terms and requires State entities to update their decrees, regulations, and other rules within three years to align with the Convention and promote the term “personal assistant.”

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