6 Amendments of Elena LIZZI related to 2020/2209(INI)
Amendment 32 #
Draft opinion
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas the time and financial costs, physical and emotional demands, and logistical problems associated with caring for people with disabilities have far-reaching effects on their family members, and measures supporting families in different fields are therefore necessary; whereas measures to support families will, in turn, have a positive impact on the full and equal recognition of the rights of persons with disabilities;
Amendment 68 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Points out that EU funds should never finance inaccessible products, services or infrastructure; encourages Member States to guarantee full mobility for people with disabilities also by removing architectural barriers which prevent people with disabilities from moving freely;
Amendment 106 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission to propose an EU Charter of Fundamental Rights for Persons with Disabilities in order to establish common standards and rights (civil, political, economic and social) for persons with disabilities and to ensure their respect and recognition across all EU Member States;
Amendment 119 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the fact that as part of the Strategy for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities 2021-2030, an EU-wide Disability Card will be available by the end of 2023; hopes that this will happen as soon as possible and, in any case, no later than 2023;
Amendment 122 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Considers it necessary to reduce the red tape that complicates the lives of persons with disabilities and their family members, by simplifying access to services and encouraging the recognition and certification of disability status;
Amendment 132 #
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Highlights the key role of carer family members, who often fulfil the care and assistance needs of the persons with disabilities; underlines, in this regard, the need for EU and national policies and strategies to provide strong support to family members and caregivers;