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02 April 2015 | Disabilities
Around the world, commemorations of World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April (WAAD) will focus on employment and the positive benefits of hiring people with autism. Research suggests that employers are missing out on abilities that people on the…
01 April 2015 | Disabilities
The International Labour Organization (ILO) released its update to the 2007 guidelines on “Achieving equal employment opportunities for people with disabilities through legislation”.
Available in English, French and Spanish, the Guidelines reflect…
27 March 2015 | Disabilities
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities opened its thirteenth session on 25 March 2015 with an address by a representative of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. The Committee re-elected its Chairperson María Soledad Cisternas…
26 March 2015 | Disabilities
The theme of this year's World Autism Awareness Day is "Employment: The Autism Advantage".
It is estimated that more than 80% of adults with autism are unemployed.
Research suggests that employers are missing out on abilities that that people on…
23 March 2015 | Disabilities
‘Inclusion builds resilience’ is the clear message from persons with disabilities to the Third UN World Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction.
Significant progress has been made but more needs to be done on inclusion and accessibility across the…
23 March 2015 | Disabilities
United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today urged everyone to “make every effort” to ensure that the new sustainable development goals address equality and help build a life of dignity for all, including people with Down syndrome and other…
20 March 2015 | Disabilities
A panel discussion on “Innovative Technologies: Making the world of books accessible to people who are print disabled” will take place on 25 March 2015, from 13:15 to 15:00, in Conference Room 9 in New York at UN Headquarters. The event is co-…
20 March 2015 | Disabilities
Adopting the Sendai Declaration and Framework for Disaster Risk Reduction 2015-2030 after days of discussions and a final 30-hour negotiating session, 187 UN Member States attending the Conference approved seven targets, four priorities and a set…
20 March 2015 | Disabilities
The theme this year for the World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April is "Employment: The Autism Advantage".
It is estimated that more than 80% of adults with autism are unemployed.
Research suggests that employers are missing out on abilities that…
20 March 2015 | Disabilities, Families
21 March 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day and each year the voice of people with Down syndrome, and those who live and work with them, grows louder.
Down Syndrome International encourages our friends all over the world to…
20 March 2015 | Disabilities, Families
21 March 2015 marks the 10th anniversary of World Down Syndrome Day and each year the voice of people with Down syndrome, and those who live and work with them, grows louder.
Down Syndrome International encourages our friends all over the world to…
19 March 2015 | Disabilities, Poverty Eradication
The UN Development Programme (UNDP) and the International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS) at Tohoku University today launched the Global Centre for Disaster Statistics. The result of a long partnership, the new Centre will help…