Organized by Keystone Human Services International, this side event to the 12th Session of the Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities convened on June 11, 2019 from 8:15 am to 9:30 am at the United Nations, New York, NY.
“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 […]
“When I decided to move into the community, I faced a lot of resistance from the staff of the institution," said Diana Zgherea, an advocate from Moldova. "They scared me that I would not survive in the community. For me, it was very difficult….I was afraid not to lose everything. But I wanted to change […]
“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 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 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 […]
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