Czechia faces complaint over rights of people with disabilities

Czechia is facing a complaint before the Council of Europe’s Committee of Social Rights over inadequate care for people with disabilities. The international organization Autism-Europe, which advocates for people with autism and their families, has lodged the submission, the Ombudsman’s Office announced. The organization criticizes the shortage of community-based social services for people with disabilities—particularly for those with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavior that requires intensive support. The complaint also highlights the difficult situation of families who care for their disabled relatives at home.