
The study, titled ‘Assessing the impact of European governments’ austerity plans on the rights of people with disabilities’, analyses the impact of austerity measures – in terms of employment, independent living, education, primary care and assistance – on the rights of people with disabilities.
It reveals how reduced spending on welfare and social services by some Member States is resulting in a disproportionate increase in numbers of people with disabilities losing their jobs, income support and access to fundamental services.