United States International Council on Disabilities

CRPD News

Elections to CRPD Committee to be held
June 17, 2010

USICD Director, Members Quoted in News Coverage of CRPD
February 23, 2010
So, what has Obama managed to get done? Ask U.S. disabled; At last, the United States is part of a UN strategy to stop discrimination.

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CRPD Advancement Around the World

At UN, countries call for strengthening of rights of persons with disabilities
September 3, 2010

Lithuania Ratifies Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
August 18, 2010
Lithuania became the 90th ratifier of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) on August, 2010. On the same day, Lithuania also ratified the Optional Protocol, making it the 56th to ratify.

South African government takes steps to protect rights of children with disabilities to access education under CRPD
August 13, 2010

Survey examines attitudes toward people with disabilities among residents of Dubai, United Arab Emirates
August 9, 2010

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News from Haiti

Haitian Relief Information

Information on relief efforts following the January 12 earthquake in Haiti, particularly related to news addressing the disability community. Please continue to check this homepage for updates.

NGOs Accepting Donations and Specializing in Disabilities in Haiti

USICD staff have compiled this list from reliable sources, but cannot attest to these organizations' current activities. We welcome additional information or inqueries to be sent to David Morrissey.

Disability Expertise Needed In Haiti

Church of World Service seeks a disability consultant to work in Haiti who will focus on the recovery needs of the disability community. Learn more about this opportunity here.

Christian Blind Mission seeks Physical and Occuptational Therapists for 6-month contractual work in Haiti assisting local practitioners and training families and others in basic rehabilitation techniques. Learn more about this opportunity here.

Christian Blind Mission is recruiting for a Country Coordinator for Haiti, minimum contract period of 6 months. Application deadline March 26, 2010. Learn more about this opportunity here.

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