Rätten till assistans : Från sinnesslö till ett självbestämt liv

Sammanfattning: Through history, people with disabilities have been oppressed and their rights violated.They have been deprived of the opportunity to live an independent life and participatein society. Despite the fact that Sweden is often at the forefront concerning human rights,we have failed when it comes to disability rights. Therefore, this essay will examine thelegislation to the right of personal assistance, both in Swedish law and in the Conventionon the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. To examine if Sweden follows theinternational rules for personal assistance and the right to a self- determined life. To getan overall picture of the situation in Sweden, this essay will go through what is stated inthe Swedish legislation for personal assistance. The discussion focuses on the Swedishstate and its views on the situation and how they plan to continue working with the issuethrough their reports to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of Persons withDisabilities. The respond and recommendations from the committee will also bediscussed. Swedish non-governmental disability rights organizations will also beincluded. This essay will shed light on today’s situation in Sweden, and the aim is toshow of what might be done in order to improve and strengthen the right to live selfdetermined and integrated in the Swedish society – no matter your abilities.