Abstract
Human society is heterogenous in nature. Persons with disabilities are an integral part of society. Several laws in Nigeria prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. The Discrimination Against Persons with Disabilities (Prohibition) Act 2018 specifically provides for the rights of persons with disabilities. This paper attempts to discuss the barriers to the implementation of the Act. It adopts a theoretical approach in the discourse. The paper attempt a conceptual basis for the terms: disability and persons with disabilities. It examines the rights – based provisions contained in the Act, and the barriers to their implementation. It concludes by acknowledging that the Act contains elegant provisions aimed at promoting the rights of persons with disabilities, however, the barriers hinder their implementation. It therefore recommended the establishment of an institution of government that will be saddled with the responsibility of investigating and prosecuting violators of the provisions of the Act. Furthermore, the mass media is encouraged to engage in awareness campaigns about the capabilities and achievements of persons with disabilities so as to positively influence the perception of members of the society to persons with disabilities.