Insightful Blog on Disability Agenda Possible Impact on Societal Issues

 “The Disability Agenda Could Bring Unity to A Fragmented Society”, by Josie Badger – RAISE Center

Will The FDA Ban Shock Devices Used On Those With Special Needs?

Just one place in the country is known to use electric shock devices to modify the behavior of people with developmental disabilities. Advocates want to put an end to the practice. Read More >

State Aims To Help Parents Keep Custody Of Kids With Disabilities

One state is working to keep families together with a new crisis fund designed to help children with severe behaviors get the support they need without forcing parents to give up custody. Read More >

Human Rights Resources

The Harvard Project on Disability has published several resources on human rights for persons with intellectual disabilities, their organizations & their allies. These resources are available at http://www.hpod.org/ "We Have Human Rights" is an easy to read explanation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. This publication is designed for people with intellectual disabilities & their allies. It is also useful for children with disabilities, & for any one wanting a straightforward explanation of what the CRPD is & what it says about the human rights of people with disabilities. This publication is also available in Chinese and Spanish.

"Change Your Life With Human Rights" is an easy to read explanation of how to advocate for your human rights. Learn what human rights can do, what advocacy is, & how to take action to help yourself & other people with disabilities. This publication is useful for anyone wanting a straightforward explanation of how to advocate for their human rights.

"Human Rights. Yes!" is a human rights training manual developed for people with disabilities & their representative organizations. This publication explains the meaning of the rights enshrined in the Convention, provides guidance on self-advocacy tactics, & how to take a human rights approach to disability rights whether at the community or national level. It is an important resource for all individuals or organizations wanting to incorporate a human rights approach to disability into their work.