Rehabilitation International
About RI
Rehabilitation International (RI) is a global network of people with disabilities, service providers, researchers, government agencies and advocates promoting and implementing the rights and inclusion of people with disabilities. USICD is the national membership organization of the United States in RI. RI and its members develop and promote initiatives to protect the rights of people with disabilities and improve rehabilitation and other crucial services for disabled people and their families. RI also works toward increasing international collaboration and advocates for policies and legislation recognizing the rights of people with disabilities and their families, including the implementation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.
For more information about RI please visit: http://www.riglobal.org
News
Post-Flood Situation in Pakistan: Devastation and Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities
August 26, 2010
In the wake of the devastating floods across Pakistan, Rehabilitation International (RI), a global disability network, and its partners in Pakistan continue to be concerned over the status of persons with disabilities who are particularly vulnerable to becoming the first victims of natural disasters and calamities.
RI Statement on Chilean Earthquake and People with Disabilities
March 4, 2010
Rehabilitation International expresses concern for the tragedy of the recent earthquake in Chile and appeals to organizations and governments providing emergency relief to include people with disabilities in their efforts.
RI Celebrates the International Day of Persons with Disabilities
November 20, 2009
Rehabilitation International (RI) & the RI Foundation
cordially invite you to attend a Celebration of
the International Day for Persons with Disabilities
and fundraiser to support Persons with Disabilities
on December 3, 2009.