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“I realized in Warsaw, however, that the official delegations are not the enemy, and these “actions” often run counter-productive to official activities.” Civil society walked out of the COP19 climate
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Youth with disabilities are an important sector of the youth movement and are more likely to be excluded and to face discrimination, stripped of the right to make their own decisions and excluded from participation in public life. We seek to network and develop partnerships that will help mobilize, empower and coordinate youth with disabilities’ initiatives.
Our Published Articles
Profile of Betty Cheptock – Student Leader and Founder of Organization for Awareness of the Disabled
My name is Cheptock, Betty. I’m from Uganda. I’m from an Eastern part of the country called Captura. I’ll be 28 in November. My parents told me that when I
Profile of Nick Ondwat – founder of the Consumer Action Disability Network in Kenya
My Name is Nick Ondwat. I was born in Homa bay in western Kenya. I was born like any other person. My mom and my dad tell me so. Until
Profile of Ruth Nabasirye – an experience of disability, education and sexual violence in Uganda
Ruth Nabasirye lives in Uganda and got Polio when she was two. Her disabilities made accessing education difficult, especially without the support of her father, but her mother and generous
Profile of James Ochan – raising awareness of disabilities in communities in South Sudan
My name is James Ochan. I’m from south Sudan. Southern Sudan, a country that is going to be born anew in Africa. By July 9th, 2011 it will be a
A Graphical Representation of Disability Issues in the US Presidential Debates
The National Forum on Disability Issues was an historic nonpartisan event, focusing on the disability positions of the 2012 Presidential candidates. Edward M. “Ted” Kennedy, Jr. and Rep. Cathy McMorris
Videos on Disability Disclosure and Managing Personal Access Services (PAS) from NCWD/ Youth
Youth with disabilities discuss how the decisions to disclose their disabilities have affected them at school, at work, and in social situations. They talk about their decision to disclose
Becoming a Leader & an Advocate: My Experience with the California Youth Leadership Forum
“Because of YLF, I have gained the strength and knowledge to become a part of a community of disability advocates. I benefitted from the constant discussion with my contacts about
News Report: In Australia, new funding system for students with disabilities welcomed
A new funding system, will be introduced in all NSW schools from next month as part of an overhaul of the way children with disabilities are supported. The government will
News Report: High Court in India stays Nagpur University hiring over blind man’s plea
A division bench of chief justice Mohit Shah and justice Prasanna Varale, on Wednesday, stayed the entire recruitment process of the university. The court also issued notices to the respondents