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Persons with Intellectual Disabilities and Institutions: Lived Experiences and Ways to Achieve Deinstitutionalization

United Nations Headquarters New York City, United States

“In the institution, I was humiliated and ignored. In the community, I'm treated with respect and dignity," said Diana Zgherea, an advocate from Moldova. "People with disabilities must collaborate with civil society organizations to advocate for deinstitutionalization. People with intellectual disabilities have the right to live independently and be included in the community. We are […]

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Disability Inclusive Disaster Management: Social Inclusion and Health Priorities through the Lens of the Puerto Rico Disability Community Relief Network

“If we can get disaster management right for people with disability, we can get it right for all people. Inclusion means everyone and makes communities truly resilient.” —Marcie Roth, CEO, The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies People with disabilities have the right to protection and safety in situations of risk, including natural disasters. Yet they […]

The Power of Roles

Keystone Human Services 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, United States

The Power of Roles This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and […]

The Power of Roles

Keystone Human Services 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, United States

The Power of Roles This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and […]

The Power of Roles

Keystone Human Services 3700 Vartan Way, Harrisburg, PA, United States

The Power of Roles This workshop gives participants a practical introduction to the principles of Social Role Valorization. Through a combination of multimedia presentation and small group discussion, participants will learn about the phenomenon of social devaluation. This event includes discussion of how people with disabilities and other devalued groups have been systematically hurt and […]