Category Archives: Disability

Podcast: Preview of Dublin disability rights conference …

In this podcast interview, Liri Kopaçi-Di Michele previews a conference in Dublin on the rights of disabled people. The two-day event, entitled 'Promoting Human Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Ambitions, Impact and …

New Book Launched: Disability, Rights Monitoring, and Social Change

The new book “Disability, Rights Monitoring, and Social Change” has been launched. The 2006 United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities has provided a significant catalyst and a legal mandate for …

disAbility Rights and Dementia | Creating life with words: Inspiration …

My blog today consists of some quotes from a blog I read, about the rights of people with disAbilities, the World Health Organisation determination on Discrimination, and my thoughts on all of this in relation to people living …

Manitoba's New Accessibility Rules Welcomed by Disability-Rights …

Allen Mankewich, a disability-rights advocate in Winnipeg, says he hopes provincial legislation will address the unemployment rate among working-age people with disabilities. (CBC). “Under this legislation, it will mandate …

Students express creativity at event recognizing Mental Health …

Wright State's Chi Sigma Iota honor society hosted a Paint Your Personality event in honor of Mental Health Awareness Week. “Paint Your Personality promotes mental health awareness and encourages creativity and …