The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan won the Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award, which His Majesty King Abdullah II received in March 2005
The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s wining the Franklin Delano Roosevelt International Disability Award is a deep-rooted recognition and appreciation of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s pioneering role, by the international committee governing the award, for its ongoing, proactive, and constructive work in instituting the building blocks set by the United Nations programs, toward securing the rights of persons with disabilities . These efforts consist of numerous projections, programs, curricula and plans.
The Kingdom’s ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty in 2018 to facilitate access to published works for persons who are blind
Under the Treaty, the various sectors in Jordan have an obligation to facilitate the access to data, information, and literary and artistic publications for persons who are blind, on the basis of equality and equal opportunities.
As such, the Council monitors the application of these commitments and enforces them. This is part of the Kingdom’s efforts to protect human rights and the rights of persons with disabilities.
The revision of the National Building Code Requirements for Persons with Disabilities in 2018
The update of the building code included the revision of definitions within the code, and their inclusion of mandatory requirements for all new public buildings that may be frequented by persons with disabilities.
It also includes requirements specific to residential and educational buildings, as well as technical details related to public safety, such as emergency areas in buildings, guiding tapes on exterior (outside) pavements, intersections, and signages, all of which provide the highest levels of public safety for persons with disabilities.
The code also includes technical details related to lighting on pavements, covers for water drainage channels, and the use of modern technologies that utilize voice and written communications in Braille and so on, as well as other aspects that cover all basic and recreational aspects to enable persons with disabilities to exercise their rights independently.
The launch of the National 10-Year Strategy for Inclusive Education by the Ministry of Education in coordination with the Higher Council for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities in 2020.