Citizenship according to the UNCRPD and in practice: a plea for a broader view

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Table 1. Guiding Principles of the Convention related to liberal and relational autonomy and different layers of citizenship.

Guiding Principle	Liberal autonomy	Relational autonomy	Layers of citizenship
(1) Respect for inherent dignity, individual autonomy including the freedom to make one’s own choices, and independence of persons	X	X	Political citizenship/full citizenship Democratic practice Identity Diversity Equality Barrier-free context
(2) Non-discrimination	X		(Exercising) Civil rights Formal status/juridical citizenship Identity Equality
(3) Full and effective participation and inclusion in society	X		Political citizenship/full citizenship Identity Contribution Belonging Barrier-free context
(4) Respect for difference and acceptance of persons with disabilities as part of human diversity and humanity		X	Democratic practice Identity Diversity Belonging
(5) Equality of opportunity	X		(Exercising) Civil rights Formal status/juridical citizenship Political citizenship/full citizenship Identity Equality
(6) Accessibility	X		(Exercising) Civil rights Formal status/juridical citizenship Political citizenship/full citizenship Identity Equality Barrier-free context
(7) Equality between men and women	X		(Exercising) Civil rights Formal status/juridical citizenship Political citizenship/full citizenship Identity Equality
(8) Respect for the evolving capacities of children with disabilities and respect for the right of children with disabilities to preserve their identities		X	Democratic practice Identity Diversity