Bundesgesetz über die Gleichstellung von Menschen mit Behinderungen (Bundes-Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz – BGStG) (Federal Law on the Equality of People with Disabilities)
Austria
Government of Austria; Federal Ministry of Labour, Social Affairs and Consumer Protection
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Disability Legislation
Austria
6 July 2005
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Bundesgesetz über die Gleichstellung von Menschen mit Behinderungen (Bundes-Behindertengleichstellungsgesetz – BGStG)Updates und Änderungen finden Sie unter
http://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxeAbfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=20004228&ShowPrintPreview=True
The aim of this Act is to eliminate discrimination against persons with disabilities or to prevent and thus to ensure the equal participation of people with disabilities in the life of society and to enable them to self-determined lifestyle.
Consolidated version valid at 29th March 2013 for further amendments and updates please see http://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxeAbfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=20004228&ShowPrintPreview=True
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