Andorra Endavant proposes eight amendments to protect disability rights without creating new public bodies

Andorra Endavant has submitted eight amendments to Andorra's draft Qualified Law on the Guarantee of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, aiming to prevent the creation of additional administrative structures while strengthening protections for people with disabilities through existing public institutions.

One of the party's main proposals is to remove the planned creation of the National Disability Observatory, a new public body included in the draft legislation.

According to Andorra Endavant, the responsibilities assigned to this proposed institution could already be carried out by existing organisations, including the Department of Statistics, the Andorran Government and the National Disability Council (Conadis).

The parliamentary group argues that establishing another public body would create unnecessary administrative duplication and maintains that government resources should instead focus on directly supporting people with disabilities.

Andorra Endavant calls for the removal of a dedicated solidarity fund

Another amendment proposes eliminating the provision to establish a specific solidarity fund for people with disabilities.

The party argues that the draft law already includes public funding mechanisms and financial assistance measures designed to protect disability rights, making the creation of an additional fund unnecessary.

Andorra Endavant believes the government should prioritise existing public resources rather than expanding administrative structures.

The same approach applies to the preparation and monitoring of the National Prevention Plan and the periodic assessments established under the proposed legislation.

The parliamentary group wants these responsibilities to be handled primarily by existing public administration professionals, avoiding the systematic use of external consultants.

This would not prevent the government from hiring specialised experts when necessary, but it would ensure that external consultancy contracts do not become a routine requirement.

Proposed changes to disability assessment criteria in Andorra

One of the most significant amendments concerns the National Assessment Commission (Conava), the public body responsible for evaluating disability status.

Andorra Endavant wants to strengthen assessment standards to ensure that evaluations are objective, consistent and based on each person's actual functional limitations, rather than relying exclusively on medical diagnoses.

According to the parliamentary group, this approach would allow disability assessments to reflect individual circumstances more accurately and ensure fair treatment.

The party emphasises that its proposal does not seek to change Conava's composition or restrict the rights of people with disabilities.

It also proposes eliminating unnecessary periodic reassessments for people with permanent or irreversible disabilities, with the aim of reducing the administrative burden on those affected.

Less bureaucracy and more resources for people with disabilities

The eight proposed amendments reflect a common political objective: limiting the expansion of administrative structures while prioritising the effective use of existing public resources.

Andorra Endavant maintains that protecting the rights of people with disabilities should not automatically require new government agencies, dedicated funds or additional bureaucratic procedures.

Instead, the party argues that public policies should focus on people's actual needs, supported by clear assessment criteria, rigorous procedures and efficient allocation of government resources.

The proposed changes will now be examined during the parliamentary legislative process, which will determine which amendments are ultimately incorporated into Andorra's disability rights legislation.