The Observatory's task is improving and developing information on disability in Italy, while contributing to the improvement of policies’ consistency and efficiency.
In particular, under art. 3, clause 5 of Law of 3 March 2009 n. 18, it deals with:
- promoting the implementation of the Convention as of article 1, and drafting a detailed report on the measures adopted as of article 35 of the said Convention, in co-operation with the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Human Rights;
- preparing a two-year action plan for the promotion of rights and integration of persons with disabilities, thus implementing national and international legislation;
- promoting the collection of statistical data illustrating the status of persons with disabilities, with reference to different territorial situations as well;
- preparing the report on the state of implementation of disability policies, as of art. 41, clause 8, of Law 5 February 1992, n. 104, as amended by clause 8 of the present article;
- promoting the realisation of studies and research able to contribute to identifying priority areas to steer actions and interventions for the promotion of the rights of persons with disabilities.