Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities
The purpose of the Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities is to advise the Chancellor of Justice on the promotion, protection, and oversight of the rights of persons with disabilities. The committee was established under Article 33(3) of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
Members of the committee are selected through a public competition by a commission appointed by the Chancellor of Justice. If necessary, the Chancellor of Justice may invite new members to join the committee. Membership in the committee is personal, and participation in its work is voluntary.
The committee is elected for a term of four years and meets at least twice a year. The primary mode of operation is through meetings.
The Chancellor of Justice may consult directly with individual committee members or convene sectoral working groups for specific issues.
The opinions and recommendations of the committee members are not binding on the Chancellor of Justice.
Members of the Advisory Committee for Persons with Disabilities are:
- Mare Abner
- Tatjana Filippova
- Karl Hammerberg
- Andres Illak
- Jüri Jaanson
- Meelis Joost
- Katrin Jõgisaar
- Teet Kallaste
- Heidi Kask
- Signe Keerd
- Ain Klaassen
- Maarja Krais-Leosk
- Indrek Linnuste
- Kadi Lukanenok
- Janek Muru
- Valev Mägi
- Tiina Möll
- Kristi Peegel
- Agne Raudmees
- Margit Rosental-Tustit
- Karl Erik Saks
- Teresa Sale
- Sülvi Sarapuu
- Seidi Soini-Lillipuu
- Rasmus Taavet
- Ulvi Tammer-Jäätes
- Miret Tuur
- Külli Urb
- Villu Urban
- Daisy Utsar
- Silvia Viidik
