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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

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

Advocate for the Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty

According to the World Blind Union, less than 10 percent of all publications are available in formats accessible for people who are blind or have other print disabilities. The Marrakesh Treaty is an agreement among ratifying countries to adapt copyright laws to make it easier to expand the number of publications available in accessible formats, as… Continue reading Advocate for the Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty

Human Rights Instruments for Children with Disabilities

Introduction Children with disabilities face discrimination and accessibility barriers both related to their disability and also related to their age. Many programs meant to benefit children are inaccessible for children with disabilities. Meanwhile, programs meant to benefit people with disabilities may not meet the needs of children with disabilities. Protecting the human rights of children… Continue reading Human Rights Instruments for Children with Disabilities

Using Mobile Applications for Advocacy

Overview Smartphones, tablets, and other mobile devices are increasingly being used by the public. Mobile applications (apps) are convenient as they are available on devices that many people use every day. Apps are also interactive, which can allow smartphone and tablet users to learn information in a fun and interesting way. A successful mobile application… Continue reading Using Mobile Applications for Advocacy

Parent Empowerment

Introduction Parent participation in the education of children with disabilities is a core concept of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the U.S. civil rights law that requires schools to meet the educational needs of children with disabilities. IDEA recognizes that family involvement has a profound influence on how children do in school and… Continue reading Parent Empowerment

Low Cost Physical Access Solutions for Schools

Introduction Successfully educating children who are disabled with their nondisabled classmates for full participation in society requires accessible schools. Providing an environment that is accessible to all children reflects the belief that all students are valued and welcome. Accessibility should not be viewed as a constraint or simply a set of rules that must be… Continue reading Low Cost Physical Access Solutions for Schools

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

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