23 Elderly persons (1) The State and society must take reasonable measures to secure respect, support and protection for elderly persons and to encourage their participation in the life of the community. (2) In particular, the State must endeavour, within the resources available to it, to– (a) provide facilities, food and care for elderly persons who are unable to provide for themselves; (b) develop programmes to give elderly persons the opportunity to engage in productive activity suited to their abilities and consistent with their vocations and desires; and (c) foster social organisations aimed at improving the quality of life of elderly persons. 24 Persons with disabilities (1) The State and society must recognise the right of persons with physical, mental or other disabilities to be treated with respect for their dignity as human beings. (2) The State must endeavour, within the resources available to it, to assist persons with physical, mental or other disabilities to achieve their full potential and to minimise the disadvantages suffered by them. (3) In particular, the State must endeavour to– (a) develop programmes for persons with physical, mental or other disabilities, especially work programmes consistent with their capabilities and acceptable to them or their legal representatives; (b) consider the specific requirements of persons with physical, mental or other disabilities as one of the priorities in development plans; (c) encourage the use and development of sign language and other forms of communication suitable for use by persons with physical, mental or other disabilities; and (d) foster social organisations aimed at improving the quality of life of persons with physical, mental or other disabilities. 25 Work and labour relations (1) The State must adopt reasonable policies and measures, within the resources available to it, to provide everyone with an opportunity to work in a freely chosen activity, in order to secure a decent living for themselves and their families. (2) In particular, the State must endeavour to secure– (a) full employment; (b) just, equitable and satisfactory conditions of work, particularly with respect to(i) adequate remuneration; (ii) equitable opportunity for promotion; (iii) safety at work; (iv) maternity leave; and (v) rest, leisure, limitation of working hours, periodic holidays with pay and remuneration for public holidays; - 19 -