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(b)
The lack of counselling and psychological care by the State for disabled children;
(c)
The lack of State support to families with disabled children;
(d)
The societal discrimination faced by children with disabilities;
(e)
The considerable reduction in the resources allocated to residential homes;
(f)
The limited inclusion of and access by children with disabilities to various areas
of daily life, in particular with regard to the education system.
54.
In light of article 23 of the Convention, the Committee reiterates its previous
recommendations that the State party:
(a)
in children;
Undertake studies to determine the causes of and ways to prevent disabilities
(b)
Conduct public campaigns to raise awareness of the situation and the rights
of children with disabilities;
(c)
Allocate the necessary resources for programmes and facilities for all
children with disabilities, especially the ones living in rural areas, and strengthen
community-based programmes to enable them to stay at home with their families;
(d)
In light of the Standard Rules on the Equalization of Opportunities for
Persons with Disabilities (General Assembly resolution 48/96, annex) and the Committee’s
recommendations adopted at its day of general discussion on the rights of children with
disabilities (CRC/C/69, paras. 310-339), further encourage their integration into the
regular educational system and their inclusion into society, including by providing special
training to teachers and by making schools more accessible.
Environmental health
55.
The Committee welcomes the information that the State party has moved the families
from the areas most affected by the Chernobyl disaster. However, the Committee remains
concerned that, as noted in the State party’s report, the main factors exerting a harmful impact on
children’s health (and that of pregnant women) remain the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster,
the high level of chemical pollutants in the atmosphere and food products, and the high level of
noise pollution. It further notes that insufficient attention has been given to the long-term health
and psycho-social consequences of the Chernobyl disaster.
56.
The Committee recommends that the State party:
(a)
Continue to improve the specialized health care provided to children affected
by the Chernobyl disaster, including its psychosocial aspect;