uodsp: FW: USICD Holds Annual Meeting, opens Internship Program for Applications

Thu Oct 22 12:41:59 PDT 2015

Note to students: Application deadline for USICD's summer 2016 internship program is January 12, 2016. Drill down to get the details.

From: U.S. International Council on Disabilities [mailto:dmorrissey at usicd.org]
Sent: Thursday, October 22, 2015 9:37 AM
To: Heidi von Ravensberg
Subject: USICD Holds Annual Meeting, opens Internship Program for Applications

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USICD News

October 2015

Join USICD on December 2!

<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CJjDtMkfTms9Yc3ziz6IDP8qSWJQFiv-uCeqgp1Th_odSKqBSAOZS5F5vYzU0cxZKq8iBK2NOIJ5pcDHkDvxSUlmFcg9BxAcFMssycIYwLtJD56wLtcO7iQOHM9B0JSnIrNQqJ2BQbPSvasfzH4_Xnc1u8OhOzZ4pqYbjLbSO_TGhK_lhktMUMJ67GoyK6PSzhBP393A7mGwFFKJUfQ_vxg==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>[Celebrate_ On the Eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with Board_ Donors_ Friends_ Members_ Congressional_ Corporate and Institutional Partners of the United States International Council on Disabilities.  Wednesday_ December 2nd_ 6 to 8 pm. Cocktail Reception_ Hors d_oeuvres_ Carving and fish station with Finnish specialties presented by in-house chef. Hosted by H.E. Kirsti Kauppei_ Ambassador of Finland at The Embassy of Finland_ 3301 Massachusetts Avenue NW_ Washington DC 20008. Special Presentation of the Dole-Harkin Award to Senator Kelly Ayotte of New Hampshire. Business Attire. The Embassy of Finland is fully accessible.  Honoring International Advocate Kalle Konkkola_ Chair_ The Abilis Foundation of Finland. Special thanks to our sponsors_ as of October 15_ AT_T_ Google_ JP Morgan Chase _ Co_ Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation. Arrival by taxi is recommended. Valet service will be available. RSVP by November 23rd_ 2015. Guests must RSVP for admittance. ONLY 175 TICKETS AVAILABLE. Tickets are available for _125 each.]<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CJjDtMkfTms9Yc3ziz6IDP8qSWJQFiv-uCeqgp1Th_odSKqBSAOZS5F5vYzU0cxZKq8iBK2NOIJ5pcDHkDvxSUlmFcg9BxAcFMssycIYwLtJD56wLtcO7iQOHM9B0JSnIrNQqJ2BQbPSvasfzH4_Xnc1u8OhOzZ4pqYbjLbSO_TGhK_lhktMUMJ67GoyK6PSzhBP393A7mGwFFKJUfQ_vxg==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==><http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CJjDtMkfTms9Yc3ziz6IDP8qSWJQFiv-uCeqgp1Th_odSKqBSAOZS5F5vYzU0cxZKq8iBK2NOIJ5pcDHkDvxSUlmFcg9BxAcFMssycIYwLtJD56wLtcO7iQOHM9B0JSnIrNQqJ2BQbPSvasfzH4_Xnc1u8OhOzZ4pqYbjLbSO_TGhK_lhktMUMJ67GoyK6PSzhBP393A7mGwFFKJUfQ_vxg==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>
The U.S. International Council on Disabilities (USICD) will host its second annual gala on December 2, the Eve of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. At its gala, USICD will honor leaders of the disability rights movement whose impact has been felt on the international stage-an American policymaker is recipient of the Dole-Harkin Award, for distinction in public service to the global disability community, and an overseas disability rights advocate is honored for his/her outstanding work in advancing the rights, opportunities, and dignity of persons with disabilities.

USICD will also recognize and honor corporations that have demonstrated leadership by instilling the best practices of the Americans with Disabilities Act throughout their companies' values, operations, and hiring practices. The annual USICD gala brings together disability rights advocates, legislative leaders, new and long-term donors, business and philanthropic leaders, and other friends of the disability rights movement.

Visit our Gala event page<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CJjDtMkfTms9Yc3ziz6IDP8qSWJQFiv-uCeqgp1Th_odSKqBSAOZS5F5vYzU0cxZKq8iBK2NOIJ5pcDHkDvxSUlmFcg9BxAcFMssycIYwLtJD56wLtcO7iQOHM9B0JSnIrNQqJ2BQbPSvasfzH4_Xnc1u8OhOzZ4pqYbjLbSO_TGhK_lhktMUMJ67GoyK6PSzhBP393A7mGwFFKJUfQ_vxg==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==> for more details and to register!  Learn about this year's Gala Honorees<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CLpzc34zrZTj8Uw9rNGhV9f_RCPgmMSsJJSOW7DmohpbFt1B3KVPWZUWjFQ2iZuQnM0eyIvIjBFx24YlliBemj9RrYzmrsGdU5RxDxOBobN0cnd3kSvJ4fECMvhQnGZSo-fHP1L8bJv-pfZwgo1HnUg==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>!

Please note: Social media conversations about USICD's Gala will use the hashtag #USICDGala

USICD Membership Elects Board Members, Convenes in National Teleconference

[USICD's logo: A globe with a ring around it, overlaid with the name U.S. International Council on Disabilities]USICD's Annual Meeting was open to all members and held on 8 October, 2015. The membership received an overview of USICD's activities and a copy of the  Annual Report<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CIdiH9ryS0l8KyfvuQlflX6hw9YyYBWVf9-bYr4Z4eU_CqifvtKqZ8mk4ZQb21L5gPbd4B0eFo91wyfNHj5t3MpDOzov-StjyT2obm98fUCKNwM5R6AWg0xxtIWA0T-JJiY1yeXqBFzw=&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>. This year, for the first time, the annual meeting was conducted entirely via teleconference which helped allowed us to include those members from outside the Washington, D.C, area.

USICD Board Members and staff acknowledged the many years of hard work and commitment completed by retiring board members Jeff Rosen, David Oaks, and Tom Zampieri. New incoming USICD board members include: Daniel Fisher, Janet Lord, Jerry McCloskey, Faith McCormick, Sheila Newman, and Susan Parker.
Follow this link<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7C6w8ngq5uXmv_RXlyjLoUQiQaPaiKYFvw-21iVmMzrLIfVgBgRQPNuq08ASfV0yD4d8-qAuc2N8xqV-liZ-c4ucWTMD5zJPTQj_mye2YecgU0dLrpa4NTUIueV4kvFJ-HykvoIoQ7oxA=&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==> to our bio page to reach about USICD's new board members!

Returning board members include Jill Houghton, David Hutt (Treasurer), Axel Leblois, Barbara LeRoy, Susan Mazuri, Stephanie Ortoleva, Diana Samarasan, and Glen White (Secretary).

The Annual Meeting was very productive and resulted in over 15 action items for the Board and staff to pursue in 2016. Updates to members will be provided in future convenings and through the USICD newsletter.

Read our President's Address delivered by Dr. Patricia Morrissey at the annual meeting<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CKSbLaX6yTewNl9Se-S7D16-hSPCh1Up_2hA78LAAXytvoueVn3dxzKe173QT5tZ6Wd2bj31kE28M8gL4gHF0r1lAhZravbPGV23-hKFJg5roVuOUpQ3hERaxfMx5HndSVeXfZ1-Gg-o7Qr1zbZVmmY02eDkmk6vj4wiKcM8gGZ7N05FepEtpmXrl22moC9yPlaFTfVpMBynSM0c-FuUtXTZqQM9CRm4X&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>!

Call for Applicants: Youth in International Development and Foreign Affairs

The summer 2016 Youth in International Development and Foreign Affairs internship program is
now
open for applications until January 12, 2016.

[Group of interns, USICD staff and board, and funders post for group picture]USICD's internship program focuses on youth with disabilities from across the U.S. who intend to pursue careers in international development or foreign affairs.

The summer 2016 internship program will bring a group of talented graduate students, recent graduates, and rising juniors and seniors with disabilities to Washington, D.C., for nine weeks.  This will include a one-week training and orientation program followed by an eight-week internship at an international organization in the Washington, D.C., area.  USICD will cover the cost of accessible housing during the program, reimburse travel expenses to and from D.C., and provide a limited stipend.

To  learn more about the Youth in International Development and Foreign Affairs internship program, eligibility criteria, anticipated dates, and the application process, please visit http://usicd.org/template/page.cfm?id=257<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4xMvp1WmiepobippquCieZBOyvjSL1Tpa23JLjYfHFQZSQis0Y94rbvrJFHwPeENQPHDpcsAr2caVf1n4K4hq_9u2nzbPau4hO2-Mf4OVWc27h-1BXlAm3qW2QJMMUydEbNnn_X8djh8QPdALRTF7Tc=&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>.

USICD thanks the Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4xoju0e_RthQEoxif1VW-qaMJzrVybkENb7pcy2bZUgAKGbB6Wtqn0umAXaki7TEbz3MIfrwovAINn6corHIGTP1WE_QjtI8RFSOstzsMXH4&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==> for their support for this initiative!

Application deadline for USICD's summer 2016 internship program is January 12, 2016.

Film Premiere of "No One Left Behind"

[A child_s dirty face peers through torn white paper _logo for Disability Rights International_]You are invited to an evening with Disability Rights International at Busboys and Poets in Washington, D.C., for a reception and viewing of the PBS documentary:

"No One Left Behind"   Film premiere with Sam Waterson (part 2)

Wednesday, November 4, 6-8 PM

Busboys and Poets at 2021 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009

6 PM-Refreshments and welcome; 6:30 PM-30 minute film showing;
7 PM-Q&A with DRI staff

Admission is free but seating is limited. Please RSVP to Rachel Arnold at (202) 296-0800 ext. 654 or RSVP at DRIadvocacy.org<mailto:RSVP at DRIadvocacy.org>

Documentary is captioned and sign language interpretation is available.

People unable to attend can view both parts one and part two of "No One Left Behind" online with captions at http://www.driadvocacy.org/visionaries/<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CAqGWkxEQuJTzRGIjbtOyqLU7crOiYZXYAKM2dKTdKQNJq2-7Z1FZrokZdFCxD9YoQ-HJAOmw7Si3qgVf6PCMytye-fh15DxiCgsD09wliGfwMLzJJHeLIgQYSkcBW_Km&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>

Global Community Adopts Disability-Inclusive Sustainable Development Goals

For 15 years, the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) helped guide hundreds of international donors and dozens of country governments toward meeting targets for reducing global poverty and improving access to education and healthcare.  Targets for the MDGs were to be met by the end of 2015, although many have been met with strong success, others were missed.  But even in areas where targets were missed, some experts believe that the effort may have spurred more action than would have occurred otherwise.
On September 25, the United Nations agreed to adopt a new set of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), that will replace the MDGs at the start of 2016.  The deadline to meet the SDGs will be 2030. Unlike the MDGs, the new SDGs mention disability several times in the targets. Work is still ongoing to campaign for integrating disability into the indicators that will measure success toward meeting the targets.

Some articles that provide an overview on the SDGs, how they were developed, what the 17 goals are, and how they will be met:

  *   Consensus Reached on New Sustainable Development Goals to be Adopted by World Leaders in September<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsEdaL_j93m5Cz3uCE4TyClqbZyf3iGb8u18-fOMMcSB56BaJUeL-JipMkn2TyH5bj6YlGxFa7uFN5O2idntDojZi9KV7gfrGtx5BEYIsKg0hmwKmrWvw1XoAudlIEt1K_GWrxsak5cMcZNBdOefl9mFOWUtENVcOknaw4xpsdYGeSg5Tm9rE6Vje461N4uxLXFzirziynS0VHoFt23s-PHIw==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>
  *   Breakdown of U.N. Sustainable Development Goals<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsEANw0pAUlRM_5u7DZua--4Mqia64cBJRzFojxHcP1QAu8XDfkVme6_PhN-a-_hfitSloHUcH31m3XDzCFVBgaxDdEvLiDCr-BBWsYbHB97HKekJPIVCeDHoVMFo6_Qip06_brreIES_ygHKJTwFzpYe3fWkzXl9hPMFhi1FeOBXzLR9zZU39E6XqbepdDfAEfq1dgug3eM5TAvjMlD_CZX--6ih3VqJpu&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>
  *   Final Text of the Sustainable Development Goals<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsE_IdjvKxR-YY8cqkvCwP09t_Z5QgnGftIcsJzz-YL53uvMbd_ELdcODISRfJvepANK8V12aZ735u-QUBnGXVw8-YRy3WAXGLEkbbG7LU6Gmq1IRXXZRAFZ9STfRW1p9E3Lqb62KsQsLCh9nRbTAntjRihCP8KLo2M58bFzXt_47Jdf7nU8mUmo6Wcw4vTMgdJPVY7sDTSarym2VxyQXGmZw==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>
Some articles that take a closer look at disability inclusion in the SDGs:

  *   The Global Goals are an Historic Milestone for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsEIUfLsgcQukWWnSPWe2VkIDuB0BAd331iw89P9wK1Ixu9VvlE25RhK6sv5N9lbKV1u1I97Js26Wjm91ZarVFanmnkNDeiIoQNmOpkg5u0dF5ImNB4DHHc__X7R91ZSzpTvzVhcIUag-qTyg6AKQb5sL3ALEMjQBNykZkVRTZdW5rrrwoJjB6B80i9l9Ycj242W3ywvPKTvmYNau0i6l7USstwXv_oLIQFU3996UZMFV76DzFF9p_MvuifYNPrnTwjniPWY1RXZQnNwJSLmag4FQ==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>
  *   Adoption of 'Transforming Our World: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsEHLBQt1ybCn1AAatxbGj_v9O_gGmvwnEZoic8M-K0mBiATIRePwx5EiQ9BARY_yWB-yVmlUYXG1yJIU5tKjcn5bhfvaCnDLyd7njj33qSgHWXemZDw4fYDlTtFp-bWQ7LgXrC3tsSw9LZA2o7a54mUuUMAtEx7uU85LG1zP8N-UkjT294NqpKDHESEgBTcAUcoVefOGpvyHcx-rvC0ED-dAtzzAql5bJYKCfMfgOV8Zgok3IfmP5DNpkuexz6B3ehM_-E6Y1CM4n2ptSbThZ1IsgZV5qVKGucdOrNAp1iVL4tn0nnDzYVuQ==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>
  *   Post-MDGs--Disability Beyond 2015<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsEC1GDdxTdCQeFWTe50aaVUi5XscufyoDCI_ieA2j95g1Qb4kut8UYlR1DMUPKeno1Uv_f3BlAWlkaOvCeKliGxO7yu1io0Hc9NaH4s3H61nn5rtPrzYyrGLuyL16MLE_KQBTk3jdSYHM_mXmVkSBU4A==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==> (The video at the link has audio description, captions, and international sign language)
  *   Today, We Celebrate<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsE3oFOAGmAkKSljmMGIhl_uExyTMXeSyGQgIPGlM3_RzkpXzciiZe-Ua-ynKSz-p16sjGbGeyjxWcooMhKdToPlMWGy7QH_cgm2efkz74fSv3H0A10uV-tqmglzGHwgIMx-Cezt-_w9uTTPU-zpvLXQJ4ZDmX3yPkyNv3UJcaOZ55jQC3QrH024A==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>
More links are available by browsing USICD's Twitter feed<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4yZJPdkS9Xs8eLeB-n4BiMAMeleI3nIBxI9PEqXpKa0IDlZf2sZcuMDhQgyoNNa_IrepO8R7NdmV6NpZe3ZOb-t12r6nIxpVViN0ZgafkdNwN0f-kM4LCcM=&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==> from the past few weeks.

UN launches Global Network on Monitoring and Evaluation for Disability-Inclusive Development

[A world map surrounded by a laurel leaf in white on a blue background]

The UN DESA Secretariat for the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (SCRPD/DSPD/DESA) has been mandated by the UN General Assembly to produce an UN flagship report assessing progress towards internationally agreed development goals, including SDGs. (UN GA resolution A/RES/69/142).
A prototype report "Global Report on Disability and Development" is expected to be released by the end of 2015.
The first edition of the UN flagship report on disability-inclusive implementation of the SDG is planned for 2018.
As part of the preparatory process, it is urgent to identify data to inform any progress towards disability-inclusive implementation of the  SDGs and other development goals, and to coordinate the analysis of such issues, data and trends.
As the focal point on disability of the UN system, SCRPD is creating a Global Network on Monitoring and Evaluation for Disability-Inclusive Development, for experts from the UN system, non-governmental organizations, in particular, disabled persons organizations, researchers and entities working on (1) data, statistics, monitoring and evaluation for disability-inclusive development, as well as (2) data analysis for policy making.

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USICD to Hold Second Annual Gala December 2!

USICD Annual Meeting!

Apply for USICD's Internship Program!

Film Premiere of "No One Left Behind"

Global Community Adopts Disability-Inclusive Sustainable Development Goals

UN Launches Global Network on Monitoring and Evaluation for Disability-Inclusive Development

Events and Opportunities

Applications now open for USICD's summer 2016 internship program!<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4xMvp1WmiepobippquCieZBOyvjSL1Tpa23JLjYfHFQZSQis0Y94rbvrJFHwPeENQPHDpcsAr2caVf1n4K4hq_9u2nzbPau4hO2-Mf4OVWc27h-1BXlAm3qW2QJMMUydEbNnn_X8djh8QPdALRTF7Tc=&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>
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Mobility International USA is seeking two interns<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsEw4zVNAZyvlDJjRRGEwdKA_Xq_9n1DyI2QpntuxOKqqamLT4PU-hDjtBhOWpE0y1BB1IGVOwVfvyLvlbykdJrEbEHME01FZ0Kb48Uzv9n2Jj9Oc2FkzV6HA==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>!

Scholarships available for students with disabilities to travel abroad<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsE_y7JPqdnPCmlppq5J5QHRNDVKXa8UDEhJdTrNcgOnHSGgzSsLLh3-ywUjsTWZD9szZebHaobWNYoz35f5pR-lw9XyL73LxN7211IZM7_DbDjfjLdhx9tJnHk5lcqgccAHhHImZsZM6MN6cfXhoM5xOBJiBIjCbY7wvpjM84xnHw=&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>, from CIEE in partnership with MIUSA

Action on Disability and Development seeks Senior Research Coordinator for Uganda<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CB-fqPy0BYMWRCTmCpYA-s9Nk3Wogs3-NKSYXSZprp5JZ3Mh0vZVdGwmjM-aycaSpaX24BWhhn8ALNeuZb7weexo4uGw6CtuB6hOw71tyHp-7ASBu2P8CAbkstdtDc3kziC1mORdTFRCLtvc-KTq3Vg==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>
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Inclusion International Disability Rights Scholarship Program<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsEAmV8JBvcWpiYKrbzUUk5vhckSnMWwJvCPyRnFt65D4gDJ2Hie97OwlXziFFYaH6fdOl6m6PEvH_OwVlCnOT2slr9qcIPCoaLy8ImawC0tq6C93Tr2NN4R78aeK0Klg-WTZoIwQEuSjtrIgzX-2NN7YK0srw8x-GFwgqaiJLc-TB9S3X44_3715Jm3edJNfs5l4wDJkT0vOI=&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>
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The 2016 Pacific Rim International Conference on Disability and Diversity<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7C7tI-NOTbAPKK4VvPde_3BHu-L8qzl5zaoT0x3ZiBwkzm05hLtXWgD7gQOHvF5MHZgx2MQco0qwYxXNrIC2yOgr-CMHsYNWUbCCFgZyoXG7gREEm5v49-3Q==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==> to be held April 25-26, 2016

Ninth Conference of States Parties to the Convention on the Rights of Persons <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CdyPdeNSIjhAyHfGk-5rp-VO5S0YBm-18syq8TEVHOc00nUTnQXWyNQt5lwm1lH0Vpy9B8ompTVFmZ6e8VUHOLZa0Q3F9Ose-0YDvNyoAk90J9C3dl0DL0N81THkb1VturQHtF58gsRZr5e-eBZ6o2Q==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==> (COSP) with Disabilities (CRPD) to be held June 14-16, 2016

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Classrooms Shouldn't be Places of Fear<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsEDQ8BOFYiomricJfB-5iLM9RC_5EvMz6OMZTWlzRC5dNDy0ouhP_W4S-DxaqrBQtslmbn9MbRl1SY82ERhEAVItPGmrXILghT21AF7ao2jy4hn1j-jwkq9S4frwjIQXOWJlxk3utN3w9odr3TTdmtJcygv19Ai62Gd6Plqq2yBXHHAJ_0RRZHDBQsiFtDAkTmZEUYTJ69faDe2YwX_PrcHA==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>

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India Minister of Tourism calls for establishment of task force to improve disability accessibility in New Delhi<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7CSbl_Wbw16oLLFkEc0S8bMZOsuWfj657Fsv7b1JWHifKm6TZSEJhYyKz6-IjhenMnwBlKUn4ZyHr7vKKe_ISQRueJUhpWyUHXvBlO38y7rnnB9wdyMR-OSAobiOumVB0ku83kRlKENP8tCkvuSmGFJZJyV-79c43ZMXLjsK-i0fWsPHU7RULCC-RlSR4bsdrhZmmxNT8pjktk-VC4OloTVQt7dYcuf-lDFqWqNuFI8SXli467_C1FqkJNJmXjvzbR9XBm3zDywQ2gcJNFyNaRiK3SHXZ_J7zdeMcXUHBzTgA=&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>

CBM's Perspective on the newly adopted Sustainable Development Goals<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4_BqLNm9UcsEHLBQt1ybCn1AAatxbGj_v9O_gGmvwnEZoic8M-K0mBiATIRePwx5EiQ9BARY_yWB-yVmlUYXG1yJIU5tKjcn5bhfvaCnDLyd7njj33qSgHWXemZDw4fYDlTtFp-bWQ7LgXrC3tsSw9LZA2o7a54mUuUMAtEx7uU85LG1zP8N-UkjT294NqpKDHESEgBTcAUcoVefOGpvyHcx-rvC0ED-dAtzzAql5bJYKCfMfgOV8Zgok3IfmP5DNpkuexz6B3ehM_-E6Y1CM4n2ptSbThZ1IsgZV5qVKGucdOrNAp1iVL4tn0nnDzYVuQ==&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>

The Ghana Education Service is set to expand its inclusive education for children with disabilities<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7C3F_-gckld_AfJBAsA-u_b6yMJJOVfLN_XXdvzx5zN63U_C4HStnJujinO0qDlAcGy2CSxdJwcb_uDoAnvjiMNbXfX_ENXjoojMY9ERI35H8A_QaOQNic2LO1hcxWkWTd8EMAgn-bpTK2-0aQWpPJVUnku3qwCzxnQ3HaYt-HZ8FqVahCxntVlBJsFQWi-L1OW-41zVcHgVzrsFivRhEUhWX3DVFBJNbMpu9qQ9xnraU=&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>

Tanzania national federation of DPOs trains people with disabilities about their human rights<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001WnsRjidjYDkCMxf4ym_yn7wW66I3TPHRzAEydMnxochoNpLsmAcj4694fgnyKX7C3F_-gckld_AfJBAsA-u_b6yMJJOVfLN_XXdvzx5zN63U_C4HStnJujinO0qDlAcGy2CSxdJwcb_uDoAnvjiMNbXfX_ENXjoojMY9ERI35H8A_QaOQNic2LO1hcxWkWTd8EMAgn-bpTK2-0aQWpPJVUnku3qwCzxnQ3HaYt-HZ8FqVahCxntVlBJsFQWi-L1OW-41zVcHgVzrsFivRhEUhWX3DVFBJNbMpu9qQ9xnraU=&c=5NBANLeHGRgM6KAWZ35TTrsu-lhA7ynPqTH35KUFwK6OcWwvzIrDfA==&ch=4i3KwZnB_La9bma3gcqT6R5REKoC6gQCR58hQGHdMhG9T334gaSVQA==>

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Glen White - Secretary

Marca Bristo - Past President

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Jennifer Dexter

Daniel Fisher

Jill Houghton

Axel Leblois

Barbara LeRoy

Janet Lord

Susan Mazrui

Jerry McCloskey

Faith McCormick

Sheila Newman

David Oaks

Stephanie Ortoleva

Susan Parker

Debra Perry

Neil Romano

Eric Rosenthal

Diana Samarasan

John Wodatch

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David Baquis (US Access Board)

Joan Durocher (NCD)

Meredith DeDonna (ODEP)

MarcieRoth (FEMA)

Sue Swenson (OSERS)

CRPD Ratification Watch

As of October 2015:

CRPD:

  *   160 Signatories
  *   159 Ratifications
Optional Protocol:

  *   92 Signatories
  *   88 Ratifications

Recent Ratifications:

Democratic Republic of the Congo Ratified the Convention on September 30, 2015

Bahama Ratified the Convention on September 28, 2015

Gambia Ratified the Convention on July 7, 2015

Trinidad and Tobago Ratified the Convention on June 25, 2015

Madagascar Ratified the Convention on June 12, 2015

Kazakhstan Ratified the Convention on April 21, 2015

Turkey Ratified the Convention on March 26, 2015

Marshall Islands Ratified the Convention on March 17, 2015

Vietnam Ratified the Convention on February 5, 2015

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