Article 4 sets out State Party obligations, instructs States Parties to adopt all
appropriate legislative, administrative and other measures for implementation, refrain
from any act or practice inconsistent with the CRPD, ensure that public authorities and
institutions are in conformity with the CRPD, promote development of universally
designed services and promote universal design in development of standards and
guidelines.^61 With respect to economic, social and cultural rights, Article 4 directs
States Parties to take measures to the maximum of their available resources with a
view to progressively achieving the full realization of these rights.^62 Lastly, Article 4 also
insists upon continuous consultation with people with disabilities.^63
Article 19 describes standards of living that will give effect to the principles of..., such
as living independently and being included in the community: having the opportunity to
choose place of residence and with whom to reside^64 ; having access to a range of
supports for community living^65 , access to community services and facilities^66.
Article 33 “embodies the Convention’s architecture for change. The Article sets out
governmental coordination, independent monitoring and public participation.”^67 The
Article discusses the obligation of States Parties to designate one or more focal points
within the government for implementing the obligations of the CRPD.^68 It specifies that
consideration must be given to establishing or designating a coordination mechanism
within the government to facilitate action at various levels.^69 It also speaks to an
obligation to establish or maintain a framework, including independent mechanisms, to
(^61) Supra note 1, Article 4.
(^62) Ibid
(^63) Ibid.
(^64) Supra note 1, Article 19 (a).
(^65) Supra note 1, Article 19 (b).
(^66) Supra note 1, Article 19 (c).
(^67) Mental Disability Advocacy Center, “Building the Architecture for Change: Guidelines on Article 33 of
the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities” (March 2011), online:
http://mdac.info/sites/mdac.info/files/Article_33_EN.pdf. 68
69 Supra note 1, Article 33.^
Ibid