Moroccan associations have urged the new government to prioritize the issues of people with disabilities in its 2026-2031 agenda. The Moroccan Union of Associations Working in the Field of Mental Disability and the Moroccan Observatory for Inclusive Education have jointly called for a new approach to address the concerns of people with disabilities. They emphasized the need for a comprehensive and inclusive strategy that addresses the various aspects of disability.
The associations have demanded the adoption of a new government structure that gives a central place to the sector of people with disabilities. They also called for the strengthening of the sector's competencies and the establishment of territorial extensions to enhance coordination between government departments and local authorities. Furthermore, they requested the creation of a national information system for data and indicators related to disability.
The associations also emphasized the need to accelerate the implementation of a disability evaluation system linked to the granting of a disability card. They called for the generalization of this system across various regions within three years. Additionally, they requested the development of inclusive education and vocational training, as well as higher education that is accessible to people with disabilities.
In the field of education and training, the associations demanded the development of inclusive education and vocational training, as well as higher education that is accessible to people with disabilities. They also called for the removal of regulatory barriers that limit access to education and training. Moreover, they requested the expansion of support services for people with disabilities.
The associations also made several demands in the legal field, including the speedy implementation of a system for the accreditation of social worker professions. They also called for the completion of the regulatory texts for the framework law on the protection and promotion of the rights of people with disabilities. Furthermore, they requested the review of legislation to include digital accessibility.
In the field of employment, the associations demanded the establishment of a contractual framework between the state and the private sector to determine the quota for the employment of people with disabilities. They also called for the creation of a mechanism to monitor the application of the 7% quota reserved for people with disabilities in public sector jobs. Moreover, they requested the development of a system for social support and its integration into the social protection system.
The associations also called for the recognition of the services provided by caregivers for people with disabilities as part of the "care economy". They emphasized the need for the integration of caregivers into the social protection system. Furthermore, they requested the review of the method for calculating the indicator used in the unified social register, taking into account the component of disability.
Key points
- Moroccan associations demand the inclusion of disability issues in the government's 2026-2031 agenda.
- Associations call for a new approach to address the concerns of people with disabilities.
- Associations demand the adoption of a new government structure that gives a central place to the sector of people with disabilities.
