that had been el-aborated by the third lnter-agency neetlng on equal enployment opportunities for disabled persons ln tbe United Nations syateni and CCSQ (PROG) referred lh€n to the Consultative Commlttee on Admlniserative Ouestions (Personnel l,tatters) (CCAQ) (PER)) for consideration of thetr adninistrative inpllcations' 40. The Office of Personnel Services of the United Nations continues to support the work of the Consultative Cornnittee on Adninistrative Questions (Personnel Matters) in connection t,ith the drafting of a policy statenent on enPl-oynent of disabled persons in the organizations of the United Natlons systen- ft night he recalled that CCAQ (PER) has already fornulated' durlng 1983, speclfic recommendations to irnprove enploynent opportunities of disabled persons at all leveJ,s, and to improve access to buildings and information sources. Further action in pursuit of policy objectives related to eftploynent oPportunities of disabled persons j.n the United Nations Secretariat is being undertaken by the Office of Personnel Services (OPS) in consultation rdith staff representatives. 41. A! its tenth session. the Uni.ted Nations Staf f-Managenent Co-ordination Connittee, held in Neo York fron 3 to ? June 1985, empbasized the importance of reacbing an agreed definition on disability for the purpose of delernininq which persons were intended to benefit frorn the policy, The Conmittee reconmended that OPS should prepare a draft plan to lnprove the recruitnent of disabled persons. 42. Amonq the reqional connissions, the Econonic and Socia1 Connission for Asia and tbe Pacific reported that a consultant v.lth a visual disabilitv was hired in 1984. ESCAP also reported that full con6ideration ls being given to the needs of disabled persons, including accessibility' in the Planning of a nel, conference conplex for the united Nations prenises at Banqkok. The Econornic and Social Comnission for glestern Asia continues co provide technical assistance for the identification of enploynent opportunities for disabled persons.
**Analysis**
The text discusses the employment opportunities of disabled persons within the United Nations system, including the development of policies and plans to improve their recruitment and inclusion. It highlights the efforts of various regional commissions and committees to promote accessibility and provide technical assistance. The focus is on the administrative and personnel aspects of the United Nations, rather than on a specific sector or industry.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief