Government

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 18:02

Legislation for Promoting Inclusive Employment

A man using a power wheelchair works at a desk with a computer in an office. The office appears to have an open layout with wide walkways. A non-disabled worker is at the next computer station behind him.

An accessible work environment in Berkeley, California, USA

Tools for reviewing existing laws and policies and revising them to be more effective in increasing employment rates among workers with disabilities

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 17:12

Moving Toward Disability Inclusion in Employment

Several cropped photos of a wheelchair user playing tennis, a woman wearing a white lab coat, a young adult with a crutch, and a woman missing one hand inspecting a clay pot.

Cover of the Moving Toward Disability Inclusion manual and case studies by the International Labour Organization and Irish Aid

Case studies of projects improving disability inclusion in employment in Vietnam and other countries

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 15:46

Regional Advocacy: Best Practices from Southeast Asia

A group of people with and without disabilities stand in front of a banner.

Participants of the AGENDA DPO Interface Meeting with the ASEAN Intergovernmental Committee for Human Rights (AICHR)

Advocating for rights on a regional level builds networks and allows for knowledge-sharing across countries

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 15:27

Encouraging Disability Rights Discussions between Government Agencies

A young woman using a wheelchair speaks into a microphone at a South Asia conference.

A participant speaks during the DPO Interface Meeting

In South Asia, the disability community came together to collaborate on strategies to gain government recognition and support

Wednesday, March 2, 2016 - 12:23

Pilot Project for Technology Training

A young man seated in a wheelchair at a computer desk. Behind him are two more people also using computers.

Cover page of the publication "Enhancing IT Vocational Training and Employment Opportunities for Young Vietnamese with Disabilities"

The Information Technology Training Program (ITTP) was designed for youth with disabilities in Vietnam to improve their employment outcomes and earnings

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 15:29

Human Rights Instruments for Women with Disabilities

Image shows the cover of CEDAW Made Easy: Questions & Answers Booklet which contains a picture of a woman with a large basket of lettuce in front of her and with lettuce leaves in her hands. A second picture shows a young woman in a white shirt looking thoughtful.

Cover, CEDAW Made Easy: Questions & Answers Booklet

Advocates and governments can use human rights instruments for women in conjunction with human rights instruments for people with disabilities to protect their rights

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 12:53

Creating Accessible Websites

A website menu shows several accessibility features, including options to change the text size and high contrast.

Web accessibility features include the ability to change font size and color contrast

Expand your web audience by exploring our tips for making your website available to everyone

Wednesday, February 10, 2016 - 12:16

A Playground for Everyone

Three children sit on a carousel together. One child is seated on a bench while two use wheelchairs. Adults are taking pictures and filming.

Children play on a wheelchair accessible carousel or "merry-go-round" in Gyumri, Armenia

When funding was not enough, Agate NGO mobilized the community to secure donations, volunteers, and other support needed to make their dream a reality

Wednesday, January 13, 2016 - 19:03

Educating Businesses on Disability Access

Six brochures that read 'access equals opportunity'

The Better Business Bureau's pamphlets for businesses to understand the Americans with Disabilities Act

Some countries already have laws requiring businesses to be accessible, but businesses don't know about them. The United States addressed this problem with a series of pamphlets explaining disability laws to businesses

Wednesday, January 6, 2016 - 21:30

Human Rights of Indigenous Peoples with Disabilities

An aboriginal woman in the clothing of her people's faces left. Another person, and green trees, are behind her.

Cover for A Funder's Toolkit: Implementation of the United Nations Declaration of the Rights of Indigenous Peoples

Advocates and governments can use human rights instruments for indigenous peoples in conjunction with human rights instruments for people with disabilities to protect their rights

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