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Proyecto Visión ex-Director Kathy Martínez Profiled in Impact!Impact Magazine, published by the Institute on Community Integration at the University of Minnesota, has included an autobiographical profile of Proyecto Visión's director, Kathy Martínez, in its Summer/Fall 2008 issue ("Becoming the Ones We've Been Waiting For: A Story of Work, Community, and Change). Impact also lists the Proyecto Visión Success Stories as a good resource for learning more about the real life experiences of women with disabilities. Check out the entire issue to see profiles of various women of color with disabilities.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with DisabilitiesThe Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol was adopted on 13 December 2006 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, and was opened for signature on 30 March 2007. There were 82 signatories to the Convention, 44 signatories to the Optional Protocol, and 1 ratification of the Convention. This is the highest number of signatories in history to a UN Convention on its opening day. It is the first comprehensive human rights treaty of the 21st century and is the first human rights convention to be open for signature by regional integration organizations. It entered into force in April of 2008 when Ecuador was the 20th country to ratify it. A total of 8 Latin American countries have ratified it, making Latin America the region that has given this treaty its greatest support. The Convention marks a "paradigm shift" in attitudes and approaches to persons with disabilities. It takes to a new height the movement from viewing persons with disabilities as "objects" of charity, medical treatment and social protection towards viewing persons with disabilities as "subjects" with rights, who are capable of claiming those rights and making decisions for their lives based on their free and informed consent as well as being active members of society. Entered into effect: April, 2008
Pacific Rim Conference on DisabilitiesThis conference will be held at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. PacRim is one of the worlds top rated international educational offerings in the field of disabilities. It will include presentations from policymakers, community leaders, advocates, and nationally recognized professionals. This year we have a special focus on girls and women, indigenous peoples, and veterans. Other topic areas include autism, deaf and hearing impaired, disability rights, employment, the economy and poverty, Universal Design and more. Conference dates: April 12-13, 2010
Disabilities Awareness Conference: Imagine . . . Aspire . . . Succeed!People working in secondary and postsecondary education, disability professionals, returning veterans, parents, students, and interested others are invited to a one-day conference addressing disabilities on campus and in the workplace at Rutgers University in New Jersey. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Wise Young, a world renowned leader in the field of spinal cord injury research, Founding Director of the W.M. Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience, and the first person to hold the Richard H. Shindell Chair in Neuroscience at Rutgers University. Registration is limited, so register soon. Date: April 15, 2010
Federal Hiring Event for People with DisabilitiesHave you explored opportunities to work for the Federal government, but were overwhelmed by the application process? Do you want to work in an environment that embraces diversity and inclusion and the talent you offer? Are you interested in a career opportunity with benefits and the potential for career progression? Are you a Veteran with a 30% or more disability rating who wants to extend your service to your Nation? If so, now is the time for you to begin your career of service. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and the U. S. Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy (ODEP) are sponsoring a historic day-long Federal Hiring Event for People with Disabilities. Representatives from many agencies will be reviewing resumes prior to the event, and inviting prospective candidates for interviews. Date: April 26, 2010
National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing ConferenceThe National Council of Hispano Deaf and Hard of Hearing's conference will be held in Chicago, Illinois. Conference dates: April 29 to May 1, 2010
California Disability Capitol Action DayOn one day a year, people with disabilities descend on the Capitol Building in Sacramento. We do this to remind legislators that people with disabilities are voters, consumers, members of the workforce, parents, and tax payers...and our voices *will* be heard. Date: May 27, 2009 Superfest International Disability Film FestivalThe Superfest International Disability Film Festival is scheduled to take place on June 4 & 5 at the Gaia Arts Center in Berkeley, California. The screenings are scheduled to take place from 11-5 p.m. on Friday, June 4, and from 12-5 p.m. on Saturday, June 5. The reception and award ceremony will take place following the screening on June 5 from 6-9 p.m. We hope to see you there! Please click on the Superfest link above to view the list of award-winners and festival details. Dates: June 4-5, 2010
The 33nd Conference of the Association on Higher Education And DisabilityThe Association on Higher Education And Disability announces its thirty-third Annual Conference to be held in Denver, Colorado. The Association provides opportunities for professional development to those who work to assure usable, sustainable and inclusive higher education environments for students, faculty, and staff with disabilities and who believe society is ultimately enriched by difference. Dates: July 12-17, 2010
Reap What You Sow: Harvesting Support SystemsReap What You Sow: Harvesting Support Systems Institute is a training program for young people, parents, siblings, friends, allies, teachers, community support providers, and more. It will shows teams of young people and allies how to build support systems through self-determination, including interactive tools like a self-advocacy rap video, storytelling circles, and skits. It will take place in Raleigh North Carolina. Dates: July 29-31, 2010
2010 Disabilities Conference in PennsylvaniaEdinboro University’s first ever disabilities conference, Transition, Independence and Empowerment, will focus on ensuring the educational achievement of students who are striving to academically achieve in the midst of their disabilities. Each track will emphasize the process and ultimate goal of empowering students with disabilities for a successful transition from the completion of their formal education to gainful employment and independence. Anyone interested in the many facets of living and working with individuals with disabilities is encouraged to attend the conferenceConference tracks will be directed towards: K-12 educators;post-secondary educators; agency and community service providers; and parents, families, friends and allies of students with disabilities. Dates: August 5-6, 2010
Fulbright Scholarship Disability WebinarThe Institute of International Education, which administers the Fulbright Student and English Teaching Assistant programs, will be hosting "Fulbright Opportunities for College Students, Recent Graduates and Professionals." This webinar will provide advice for persons with disabilities interested in applying for the Fulbright Student and English Teaching Assistant Program to hundreds of countries worldwide. Date: August 12, 2010 2:30-4:00 pm (EDT)
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