It's About Ability - An explanation of the Conventions on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

This book was created for and with the participation of children to explain the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, why it was created and how it can help people with disabilities realize their rights. We hope you can use the book to help spread the word so that children with disabilities have an equal chance at achieving their goals. In this book you will find a summary of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the reasons it was created.You can learn about everyone’s rights and responsibilities, and about the steps and actions governments must take to help children with disabilities realize their rights. And you can learn what actions you can take to make a difference. At the end of the book is a list of words and what they mean.The list, or glossary, will help you understand words that may be new to you.