A/HRC/43/41/Add.3 Inequalities 82. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: (a) Ensure the effective and coordinated implementation of the rights of persons with disabilities in all counties and municipalities, including by strengthening the councils for persons with disabilities, taking into account their recommendations and allocating funding for their adequate functioning; (b) Provide access to language and culturally-sensitive services for indigenous persons with disabilities and the necessary resources to support the Sámi population in developing their own disability services. Accessibility 83. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: (a) Accelerate and complete the process of transforming the built environment and public transportation, as required by existing legislation, regulations and plans for universal design, allocate funds and make them fully accessible for the diversity of persons with disabilities by 2025; (b) Ensure that county governors effectively monitor the incorporation of universal design in all municipal plans under their jurisdiction; (c) Take measures to make digital and online public services accessible to the diversity of persons with disabilities, including older persons; (d) Formally recognize Norwegian Sign Language as an official language, facilitate its learning and use in official and other interactions, including by increasing the provision of sign language interpretation services by the Labour and Welfare Organization. Participation 84. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: (a) Review the Election Act to enable persons with disabilities who cannot vote independently to seek the support of a person of their choice; (b) Ensure that all municipalities take measures to guarantee the right to vote for all persons with disabilities in future elections, including by providing accessible information and materials, signage, Braille ballots and accessible booths; (c) Increase the participation of women and men with disabilities holding public office; (d) Consider establishing a formal mechanism to consult and engage actively with the diversity of organizations of persons with disabilities in decision-making processes and bodies; (e) Support the creation of organizations of persons with disabilities from underrepresented sectors, including autistic persons and self-advocates with intellectual disabilities, and develop their skills. Education 85. The Special Rapporteur recommends that the Government: (a) Take measures to improve the provision of quality inclusive education through: (a) enhanced coordination among education service providers to enable a seamless integrated delivery system; (b) prompt provision of individualized support and accommodation for all pupils with disabilities in regular schools and, where applicable, in a culturally-sensitive environment, and the training of supporters; and (c) the adaptation of educational materials and learning methodologies, including in Sámi languages; 18