UN's Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities

General Principles
Of the UN Convention on the Rights of Person with Disabilities

(a) Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the
freedom to make one’s own choices, and independence of persons;
(b) Non-discrimination;
(c) Full and effective participation and inclusion in society;
(d) Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities
as part of human diversity and humanity;
(e) Equality of opportunity;
(f) Accessibility;
(g) Equality between men and women;
(h) Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities
and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities.