Direct Request (CEACR) - adopted 2000, published 89th ILC session (2001)

Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (Disabled Persons) Convention, 1983 (No. 159) - Dominican Republic (Ratification: 1994)

Articles 2 and 3 of the Convention.  The Committee notes the information contained in the Government’s report. It notes with interest that the Government has held two workshops, in collaboration with the Office, to elaborate a strategy for rehabilitation and employment of persons with disabilities; and it has prepared a National Action Plan for Social and Economic Integration of Persons with Disabilities. The Committee would appreciate being kept informed of the outcome of these efforts.

Part V of the report form.  The Committee requests further information on steps taken or envisaged to develop a database on rehabilitation and employment, which would enable the Government to assess the effectiveness of its policies.