The main purpose of the action plan is to recognise and protect the rights of people with disabilities. Moreover, the Charter of Fundamental Rights specifically protects the rights of people with disabilities, and its incorporation into the Treaty of Lisbon is a major advance.
De plus, la charte des droits fondamentaux protège de façon spécifique les droits des personnes handicapées et son inclusion dans le traité de Lisbonne constitue une avancée essentielle.