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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Rights-Based Approach to Inclusive Education
This publication, targeted mostly at government personnel and policy makers, focuses on the inclusion of children with disabilities in education in Central Eastern Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States (CEECIS). Although some of its guidance is specific to the CEECIS region, some may be adaptable for other regions. The publication reviews sections of the Convention… Continue reading Rights-Based Approach to Inclusive Education
Guide on CRPD Article 24: Education
Various human rights instruments uphold the right of all people to access an education–including primary school, secondary school, and lifelong learning opportunities. But people with disabilities often confront physical, information, communication, and attitudinal barriers to accessing their right to an education. This two-page guide reviews these issues and explains how the Convention on the Rights… Continue reading Guide on CRPD Article 24: Education
Kenya County Level Laws Related to Disability
These laws were passed between 2014 and 2015. They are listed alphabetically by county, and are in English, one of Kenya’s official languages.
Kenya’s National Laws Relating to Disability
These laws were passed in Kenya between 1988 and 2014 and are provided in English, one of Kenya’s official languages.
Action Plans, Programs, and Reports for Armenia
The attached documents are reports, national plans, national strategies, training materials, standards, guides, and other materials created by Armenian governmental bodies, human rights commissions, DPOs, NGO, or other groups between 2003 and 2015. Where possible, the materials are provided in Armenian and in English. The language of the document is indicated in the file name.
Armenia’s National Laws Related to Disability
These laws passed in Armenia between 1999 and 2015. Where possible, the laws are provided in Armenian and in English. The language of the document is indicated in the file name.
Vietnam’s National Laws Related to Disability
These laws passed in Vietnam between 2005 and 2013. Where possible, the laws are provided in Vietnamese and in English. The language of the document is indicated in the file name.
Disability Policies, Training Manuals, and Reports for Mexico
The attached documents are reports, national plans, national strategies, training materials, standards, guides, and other materials created by Mexican governmental bodies, human rights commissions, DPOs, NGOs, or other groups between 2003 and 2014. All documents are in Spanish with the exception of one report from Disability Rights International. This collection is not a comprehensive collection… Continue reading Disability Policies, Training Manuals, and Reports for Mexico
Work of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The 14th Session of the CRPD Committee took place from August 14 to September 4, 2015. The CRPD 14th Session Documents link below will take you to a UN site where the country and shadow reports submitted to the Committee for consideration, and the Committee’s own working documents and observations/reports can be downloaded. Kenya was one… Continue reading Work of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities