Support for individuals undertaking the care of a person with disabilities
Failure to provide

Type of entry: Potential Violation

Social security and income-maintenance schemes are of particular importance for persons with disabilities. As stated in the Standard Rules, "States should ensure the provision of adequate income support to persons with disabilities who, owing to disability or disability-related factors, have temporarily lost or received a reduction in their income or have been denied employment opportunities". Standard Rules (see note 6 above) Rule 8, para. 1. Such support should reflect the special needs for assistance and other expenses often associated with disability. In addition, as far as possible, the support provided should also cover individuals (who are overwhelmingly female) who undertake the care of a person with disabilities. Such persons, including members of the families of persons with disabilities, are often in urgent need of financial support because of their assistance role. CESCR/GC5 IV(C)(28)

Broader Terms:

• Social security
• Social security benefits
• Disabilities, persons with

Other Related Terms (keywords):

• Persons with disabilities
• Special groups