International Disability links
United Nations Committee on the Rights of People with Disability (UNCRPD)
The Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) is the
body of independent experts which monitors implementation of the
Convention by the States Parties. All States parties are obliged to
submit regular reports to the Committee on how the rights are being
implemented. The Optional Protocol to the Convention gives the
Committee competence to examine individual complaints with regard to
alleged violations of the Convention by States parties to the Protocol.
The Committee shall meet in Geneva and normally hold two sessions per year.
Click for Reporting calendar and UNCRPD Review Dates
Cerebral palsy
Cerebral Palsy Symptoms is a dedicated to informing people about cerebral palsy and other palsies in children. They've an overview of symptoms and intervention
Knowledge Gateway for Cerebral Palsy: a group of therapists sharing problems & solutions, as well as resources such as videos, and booklets.
Cerebral Palsy Guidance has good information for parents and a blog for people with cerebral palsy
NOTHING ABOUT US WITHOUT US
- Our Vision: A society which values diversity, respects equality and realizes the full potential of persons with disabilities in order to build a better world for all.
- Our Mission: To advance the human rights of persons with disabilities as a united voice of organizations of persons with disabilities utilizing the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and other human rights instruments.
The aim of MAITS is to facilitate development through capacity-building amongst professionals or carers working in the disability and mental health sectors in low-resource countries. This is achieved through enabling skill and information sharing via our website and through face-to-face trainings. We have more than 200 UK professionals on our register of trainers, however we also have some experts from India who provide regular training with MAITS and we would like to invite more people from low-to-middle income countries to sign up with us
Enablement is a training, research and development institute that is specialized in Community Based Rehabilitation (CBR) and inclusive development. Enablement understands CBR as a strategy that aims to improve the quality of life of persons with disabilities. It involves working closely with persons with disabilities, their families and stakeholders at all levels to include persons with disabilities in every domain of community life. For people with poor internet quality try their CBR Training Site