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I was never ruined but twice: once when I lost a lawsuit, and once when I won one.
Voltaire (1694-1778)


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Contents

  1. United Nations - Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and Optional Protocol / Child-Friendly Text UN Disability Convention
  2. European Union Directives and Regulations
  3. The Equal Opportunities Act (EOA)
  4. Publications regarding the Equal Opportunities Act (EOA)
  5. Access Guidelines and MEPA information Circulars
  6. EOA Annual Reports
  7. The 1969 Employment Act
  8. Presentations / Research Reports
  9. Other resources

UN convention on the rights of persons with disabilities

Adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on the 13 of December 2006, said Convention and Optional Protocol were opened for signature on 30 March 2007. (Maltese / English/Easy Read).

European Union Directives and Regulations

  • EU Employment Directive (Maltese / English)
  • National Conference on the Council of the European Union Directive establishing a General Framework for Equal Treatment in Employment and Occupation
  • EU Air Travel Regulations
  • EU Sea Travel Directive 2003/24/EC.
  • EU Convention on Human Rights
  • EU Social Charter

The Equal Opportunities Act

This Act can be downloaded in PDF format, in Maltese and English Language from here (English / Maltese)

Debates Leading to The Equal Opportunities Act - Download zip file containing the complete Microsoft Word 97 transcripts of sittings in which debates leading to the enactment of the Equal Opportunities Act were held. These are mainly in Maltese. You may need to install the Maltese fontsExternal link.

Publications regarding the EOA

Access for All - Design Guidelines (PDF)

Disabling barriers are often the single most important cause of social isolation and discrimination which many people, especially people with impairments, have to confront in their daily lives. Very often, disabling barriers are also the root cause preventing individuals with disability from enjoying an acceptable quality of life.

MEPA information circulars

Agreement reached between KNPD and the Malta Development Corporation (MDC) on accessibility requirements and standards. (PDF)

Circulars issued by the Malta Planning Authority, relating to Access for All

CIR 3/99 - Outlines the changes to practice, which came into effect on 1 st January 2000, to take account of the adoption of the Equal Opportunities (Persons With Disability) Act.
CIR 4/01 - The Access For All requirements for industrial buildings, as agreed by the KNPD and MDC, are reproduced in this document.
CIR 2/02 - This Circular describes the application vetting procedure carried out by Kummissjoni Nazzjonali Persuni b'Dizabilita (KNPD) architects, and indicates the main checklist items. Includes reference to recently approved development plans.

EOA Annual Reports


The 1969 Employment Act

Download 1969 Employment Act External link

Presentations / Research Reports

(This section is being updated)

Other Resources


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