Apologies for Cross Posting
The New International Disability Rights Treaty
And
Why the Disability Community Should Care
LIVE WEBCAST Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM Eastern Time
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/946078442/ <https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/946078442/>
Presented By:
The Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD) International Task Force.
Sponsored By: Easter Seals, the Association of University Centers on Disabilities and the National Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Live Location (Webcast Information Below): Easter Seals, 1425 K Street, N.W., Suite 200, Washington, DC.
Program Outline
· Overview of the Treaty (also known as a Convention).
· Ratification Update.
· What is the impact of the Treaty on the International Community?
· What would be the impact on U.S. disability law and policies?
· Advocating for U.S. Signature and Ratification.
Program Speakers
· Katherine Guernsey, International Attorney and Adjunct Professor, American University
· Eric Rosenthal, Executive Director, Mental Disability Rights International
Moderators
· David T. Hutt, National Disability Rights Network and CCD International Task Force Co-chair
· Marcie Roth, National Spinal Cord Injury Association and CCD International Task Force Co-chair
To register for the FREE Webcast, please go to:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/946078442/
To RSVP if attending in Person at the Live Location at Easter Seals, please contact:
Jennifer Dexter [log in to unmask] Participants will be connected over the internet to hear and view the presentation. System Requirements: Windows® Vista, XP Pro, XP Home, 2003 Server, 2000, 2000 Server; Mac OS® X 10.4 (Tiger®) or newer.
Accessibility:
Participants requesting accommodations for using screen readers or captioning service, please email [log in to unmask] before September 15, 2008 to receive additional accessibility information or documents in advance.
Please visit www.c-c-d.org to learn more about the Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD).
For more information please contact:
Marcie Roth [log in to unmask]
David Hutt [log in to unmask]
David Morrissey [log in to unmask]
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