This week, Disabled Peoples International wants to recognize those who have worked steadfastly for what they believe in, in front and behind the scenes, especially the membership of Trinidad and Tobago, DPI North America and Caribbean Region; and the Pan African Federation of the Disabled (PAFOD).
Human Rights
After two years in the courts system, the President of the Trinidad and Tobago Chapter of Disabled Peoples' International (TTDPI), Mr. George Daniel, won a historic constitutional motion against the state for denying disabled people access to the Hall of Justice.
Disability Rights Project Update
The Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency’s Disability Rights Promotion International (DRPI) project was launched in 2003. DRPI is a global collaborative effort to establish an international monitoring system for disability rights.
The adoption of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities makes this project even more important, since tools and monitoring mechanisms can be adapted for use by countries around the world.
This week, DRPI released its latest progress report, entitled “Moving Forward: Progress in Global Disability Rights Monitoring.” The report focuses on the work
undertaken in Phase II of the project, including efforts to develop and test monitoring methods, tools and training programmes. People with disabilities from developing and developed countries are actively involved in all phases of the project. The report is available at http://www.yorku.ca/drpi/resources.html
Resources
In India, collaboration between the Government of Braille Press of Malakpet and the Department of Astronomy, Osmania University has resulted in the production of a Braille newsletter for children on science and astronomy. The newsletter challenges children to think “outside the box” by showcasing the work of persons with disabilities in the areas of research and technology. Contributors include the Planetary Society of India and the Organization for Indian Space Research. This is an opportunity for children to explore new avenues for learning and to challenge stereotypes of persons who are blind or visually impaired. Please read http://www.disabilityindia.com/html/news.html#Chandrayaan
In the area of technology, to aid with accessibility for all, the World Blind Union (WBU) has developed guidelines for the use of PowerPoint in academic and business presentations. While they are currently posted on the WBU website in English, they will soon be available in French and Spanish. Please read: http://www.worldblindunion.org/home.cfm?id=59&nivel=3&orden=5
Source, and International Information Support Centre, is making available free of charge a new resource on “tackling HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination. “ Please download from http://www.ids.ac.uk/sourcesearch/cf/display/bibliodisplay.cfm?ID=33832&topic=az&search=QL%5Fstigma07dw&display=full
The Organization of American States’ Lecture Series covers a variety of topics related to the economy, health and welfare. Lectures are available in English, French and Spanish via telecast and video link at http://www.oas.org/catedra/english/video.asp#
The Dutch Coalition on Disability and Development’s latest newsletter provides an update on the disappointments within Dutch politics regarding the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Please read at: http://www.dcdd.nl/data/1184846436106_DCDD%20newsletter%2014.pdf
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