The Zero Project is working for a world with zero barriers, based on the principles of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD). In 2016, the project focused on Article 24 of the CRPD (education). Information and communication technology (ICT) was also examined as part of Article 9 of the CRPD (accessibility) because… Continue reading Innovative CRPD Implementation in Education and Technology
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Understanding Legal Capacity
Legal capacity refers to a person’s ability to exercise their legal rights and obligations. For example, a person who has full legal capacity is able to sign contracts to buy or lease property, manage their money, or get a license to marry. Many countries will also connect legal capacity to other rights, such as the… Continue reading Understanding Legal Capacity
The Armenian Electoral Experience
Implementing an Accessibility Law in Puerto Rico
Action Planning Tools
As people with disabilities and disability rights advocates, many of us have goals and dreams about the changes that need to occur in the world before accessibility and true equality can be achieved for people with disabilities. At a more basic level, we may recognize a particular problem or barrier that stands in the way… Continue reading Action Planning Tools
Maintaining Relationships with Donors
Disabled people’s organizations (DPOs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) often receive grants to support programmatic and other expenses. Maintaining a good relationship with a donor is important for several reasons. This tool includes a few examples of how to build and maintain that relationship such as including the donor’s logo on promotional materials and scheduling… Continue reading Maintaining Relationships with Donors
Regional Advocacy: Best Practices from Southeast Asia
Pilot Project for Technology Training
Creating Accessible Websites
When creating or renovating websites, it is important to ensure that people with different types of disabilities are able to use your website. An accessible website is often coded and designed by a website developer who is aware of and follows international standards on accessible design, especially the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) produced by… Continue reading Creating Accessible Websites