Posted on January 28, 2009 by Angela
The CRPD is the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Every time a country ratifies this convention, they agree to:
Improve laws and make laws that protect the human rights of the disabled
Enforce laws
Protect people with disabilities
Educate the public about human rights
Involve people with disabilities in decisions
Tell the United Nations what they are doing [...]
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Posted on January 25, 2009 by Angela
Today I started doing some reading so I can learn more about the Special Olympics before I go to Idaho. Most of what I read was about how people with intellectual disabilities are often treated in our communities. The things that I read were very informational and they really made me think .
I learned that there are different models for [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2009 by Angela
“Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.”- The Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath
I think that quote is important to think of whenever you are competing in something. The Special Olympics is a non profit organization that was founded in 1968 and is held all over the world. They [...]
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Posted on January 20, 2009 by Angela
Over the last few weeks, a lot of people have been doing things to make a difference for an organization that I care about a lot. It’s called Compass House. During my December challenge, Kate Ellis and Theresa Gray each pledged to make a difference for them, and I was really grateful when they told me they [...]
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