Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities: Get the Facts
May 20, 2013
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CRPD One Pager.pdf (421KB) [download] CRPD MythsFacts.pdf (291KB) [download] CRPD Media Response.pdf (85KB) [download] CRPD Disability Community Support.pdf (305KB) [download] Veterans Support CRPD.pdf (73KB) [download] |
The United States International Council on Disability (USICD) is leading the charge to see the CRPD ratified this year. Following a sad defeat in the Senate last December, we are ready to re-double our efforts to see the treaty passed. Check out these resources from USICD:
CPRD One Pager: Get all the facts in one page
CPRD Myths and Facts: Learn some of the misinformation being used against the treaty and learn the real facts.
Media Response: Many people were shocked that the Senate failed to ratify the treaty in December 2012. Read some of their responses.
The Disability Community Supports the Treaty: See a list of the disability organizations that support the treaty. Warning: the list is long!
Veterans Groups Support the Treaty: See a list of veterans organizations that support the treaty.