Abstract
<jats:p>"The article comprehensively analyzes the rights, freedoms, and legitimate interests of persons with disabilities. In particular, the concept of the legal status of persons with disabilities and its main structural elements - legal capacity (the ability to have legal rights and obligations) and legal capacity (the ability of a person to participate in legal relations and create legal consequences) are considered separately. The legal and practical significance of these elements was considered, and the importance of the equal status of persons with disabilities in society was emphasized. The article also provides a comparative legal analysis of various opinions and approaches put forward by domestic and international legal scholars regarding the legal status of persons with disabilities. Through this, the advantages and weaknesses of each approach are identified, and its compliance with international standards is shown. In the author’s definition, the legal status of persons with disabilities is based on the principles of human rights, freedoms, and equality. This definition is consistent with modern legal requirements and international conventions and is aimed at ensuring equal participation of persons with disabilities in society. Moreover, the practical application of this definition plays an important role in ensuring the full integration of persons with disabilities into social and economic life. "</jats:p>