Contents: Issue no. 24 June-August 2004
Issue no. 24 is also available to download as a MS Word document or as an Adobe PDF file.
International News & Views
CBR in Africa -- Between Evidence and Ideology
Disability and human rights in Latin America
Viewpoint: Where we are in the process of developing a UN Disability Rights Convention
RI Congress on Rethinking Rehabilitation: Overview of Keynotes
Conclusions of the Ibero-American Seminar on the theme, "2004: An Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities"
Disabled Youth Leadership Training in Post Conflict Resolution
Victims of Landmines Increase by 150% in Colombia
Call for Papers: Travel & Disability in Review of Disability Studies
The Imprint of Discrimination
European Union Requested to Direct 10% of its International Cooperation Funds to Projects concerning Persons with Disabilities in Ibero-America
CERMI Requests the Organization of American States to Create a Committee Against the Discrimination of Persons with Disabilities
Leader of the Disability Movement Denounces Bolivian Government's Indifference Toward the Ibero-American Year of Persons with Disabilities
Alliances for an Inclusive Society: World Bank Promotes Inclusive Development in Latin American Countries
Clarification: Registration for the World Bank's 2004 International Disability Conference and Poster Board Exposition
The Disability Buzz
People in the News
Interviews with Latin American Leaders about the UN Convention process and prospects
Australian Architect, New RI President Outlines Program
Global Deaf Connection: Interview with Kevin Long, Social Entepreneur
Memories of Tanis Doe, Renaissance Woman
U.S. Disability Rights Leader Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Ireland
Hugh Gallagher, author & international advocate, 1933-2004
Independent Living
The Disability Movement and Community in Afghanistan
Sexually Competent: Physical disabilities should not impede an active sex life
Interview: Latin American Advocate Joins Mental Disability Rights International
Who takes Care of Persons with Multiple Disabilities in Guatemala?
Guatemala: Leadership and Representation, a Challenge for the Organizations of Persons with Disabilities
International Institute for Disability Advocacy: Interview
Russian Disability Organization Seeks Partnership with U.S. Independent Living Center
How Now Blind Cow or Dining in the Non-Light in Zurich
Venezuela: Ibero-American Summit on Sports and Recreation for Disabled Persons, November 2004
UC website chronicles disability rights, independent living movement
Independent Living briefly
Access and Technology
Proposing an Accessibility Agenda for Afghanistan
Hong Kong: becoming an accessible destination (and list of travel websites)
Global Universal Design Educators Online News
Costa Rica: The Struggle for Accessible Public Transportation Finally Yields Results
Deaf-Blind Japanese Gain Access to World through Computers
Your Wheelchair is Ready, Sir: Airline Policies & Blind Pasengers
Nominations, please!--DRA's Eagle and Turkey Awards
Access and Technology Briefly
Employment
Assistive Technology on the Job: The Difference Technology Makes
"Bridges to Employment" Conference Draws 250 Disabled Latino Job Seekers and Grassroots Advocates
Research Brief: Rural Economic Development: Worker Cooperatives and Employment of People with Disabilities
How Disabled People Manage In The British Workplace
There's Room At The Top For Workers With Disabilities: Canadian research shows union membership and gender are key factors
Meeting Compares Approaches to Disability Benefits in Nine Nations
Ethical Management of Disability and Employment (La Gestión Ética frente a la Discapacidad y el Empleo): Book Published in Spain
About Myself: a blind man describes his life in Bangladesh
Governance & Legislation
Towards Demystifying the African Decade of Persons with Disabilities, 1999-2009
The Disability Situation in Nepal
African Conflicts and the Disability Toll
2004: Year of the Emergence of Persons with Disabilities in Ibero-America
The Penitentiary System and the Mental Health Hospital in Guatemala
Interviews with Disability Leaders Elected or Appointed to Government Office
First Disability Survey in Guatemala
Argentina: President of a Social Institute Fined for Not Complying with Disability Law
Protection of Disabled People's Rights in Georgia: Highlights 1988-2004
Soldiers returning from Iraq and Afghanistan critique disability benefits system
Governance Briefly
Arts & Media
Freelance Opportunities for Disabled Latino Writers in the U.S.
2005 Superfest Film Festival Call for Entries
Disability World Featured Artist Now Has Exhibit at Health Museum
A Barrier Free Exhibit in Colombia: The XIII Biannual Arts and Visual Expressions of Persons with Disabilities
Disabled Musicians on the Move in Madagascar
Madagascar: Les Artistes Handicapes Bougent!
Argentinian Newspaper Requests Equal Treatment for Disabled Persons
Recent Publications and Resources on Media & Disability
Call for Papers: DSQ Theme Issue on Freakery
Ever Widening Circle showcases professional artists with disabilities in San Francisco, September 29
Women
Factors in Violence Against Women
Book Review: Welner's Guide to the Care of Women with Disabilities: A Comprehensive Guide to Care
Loud, Proud & Prosperous: New Video Features Micro-credit Projects of Women with Disabilities in Southern Africa
New Book: Women, Disability and Identity
Children & Youth
Ecuador: Only two of every 100 children with visual disabilities in poor countries attend school, says World Blind Union at Quito conference
Towards Greater Educational Access for Disabled Russians: Presentation to the "Inclusive Education: Problems and Perspectives" Conference
Madagascar Launches Social Integration for Mentally Disabled Children
International Conference Held on "Inclusive Education: Perspectives for Development in Russia"
A Father's Journey with Autism: Book Review
Resources & Book Reviews
EQUITY e-newsletter, Summer 2004: Disability and Asset Building Communities Working Together
Manual on How to Involve Disabled People in Development Programs
Center for Personal Assistance Services Bulletin, June 2004--Volume 1, Issue 2
Newsletter on Americans with Disabilities Act
Welcome to e-bility.com News Update Number 28 - June/July 2004
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