Text tabled : A7-0263/2011

  Thomas Ulmer (PPE), in writing. – (DE) Congratulations to Mr Kósa, who has produced a good report. The entry into force of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities is useful and necessary and will bring benefits for everyone involved. Disabled employees are reliable, hardworking and highly motivated and they love their work. This is a very positive situation. Inclusion in daily life is important. It is true that there are limits in practical terms where society can no longer guarantee inclusion, for example, when there is no funding for converting buildings. However, these cases will remain an exception. It is equally important to respect the wishes of disabled people who do not want to be included and who, for example, want to remain living in a home for the disabled or another type of institution.