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By Audience: Civil Society

Initiating Public-Private Partnerships

Partnerships connect organizations, whether they are disabled persons’ organizations (DPOs), civil society organizations (CSOs), or informal groups, with peers, governments, donors, or companies. When public, nonprofit organizations enter into a partnership with private, for-profit organizations, it is called a public-private partnership (or PPP). What is involved in a PPP? Many private, for-profit organizations donate money (in the form of… Continue reading Initiating Public-Private Partnerships

Expanding Disability Rights through Political Participation

There are many effective ways to advocate for disability rights. From signing a petition to engaging in a discussion with stakeholders, making meaningful changes to society starts with participating in public life. Political participation provides the opportunity for disability rights advocates to connect with decision-makers. Why Participate in Political Life? Building an inclusive society begins… Continue reading Expanding Disability Rights through Political Participation

Accessibility and Navigation

Topics Covered on this Page General Navigation Explore our Resources Find your Language Help Translate a Page International Sign Videos Mobile Friendly Accessibility Features High Contrast Color Captions or Subtitles for Videos Alternative Text Descriptions for Images Accessible Document Formats Accessible Web Forms General Navigation Explore our Resources This website offers resources in the four… Continue reading Accessibility and Navigation

Accessible Transportation

Access to public transportation is one of the biggest issues for people with disabilities in our century. Without accessible transportation, many people with disabilities simply cannot get to school or the workplace, hindering their full participation in society. Accessibility features in public transportation benefit non-disabled people too. A few examples include: A lift or ramp… Continue reading Accessible Transportation

Using the Inter-American Human Rights System

Introduction Indigenous women and girls with disabilities face marginalization, discrimination, and exclusion on the basis of their indigenous identity, their gender, and their disability status. Protecting their human rights may require both domestic advocacy (within your country) and also regional or international advocacy. In North, Central, and South America, indigenous women with disabilities can use… Continue reading Using the Inter-American Human Rights System

Disability Inclusive Education in Emergencies

Guide for Government, NGOs, International Agencies The Inter-Agency Network for Education in Emergencies (INEE) Task Team on Inclusive Education and Disability has developed a Pocket Guide to Inclusive Education, entitled Education in Emergencies: Including Everyone. The booklet guides users in making educational services during during conflicts, disasters, or other humanitarian emergencies accessible for everyone. It is targeted… Continue reading Disability Inclusive Education in Emergencies

CRPD Training Guide

The Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Training Guide is meant to be used in developing a training course on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) or the Optional Protocol. The training guide assumes that the person facilitating the training already understands the international human rights system but may or may… Continue reading CRPD Training Guide