Initiative for disability rights: Accessible information is a right, not a privilege

People with intellectual disabilities frequently encounter challenges in comprehending complex administrative procedures and often lack access to information in an easily understandable format, according to the Initiative for the Rights of Persons with Mental Disabilities (MDRI-S).

The organization emphasized in a statement that accessible information is a right, not a privilege. They announced that individuals with disabilities and other citizens who struggle with complex bureaucratic processes will soon benefit from brochures designed to simplify their interactions with official procedures.

An easy-to-understand format involves using simple language, short and clear sentences, a logical text structure, and visual elements to aid comprehension. While primarily beneficial for individuals with intellectual disabilities, this format is also useful for the general public. The brochures, titled "Personal Assistant for a Child and Personal Assistance" and "Guardianship and Legal Capacity in Serbia," will first be distributed to users at social work centers in Šabac and Zrenjanin.

The project "Accessible Information for Persons with Disabilities" is being implemented by the Belgrade Open School (BOŠ) in partnership with civil society organizations.

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Accessible information is a right, not a privilege.