May 2013: Inclusion thanks to UN Convention

People with disabilities belong into the center of our society. You call this inclusion. This is also the leading thought of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. What the so called UN Convention is all about and how inclusive our society already is, you will get to know in our Topic of the Month May: Inclusion thanks to UN Convention.May 2013: Inclusion thanks to UN Convention - Read more

A Convention for Holistic Inclusion

In December 2006 the UN Convention has been adopted by the General Assembly of the United Nations. On the 3rd May 2008 it came into force. Almost one year later the UN Convention on the Right of Persons with Disabilities, how it is called officially, also became obligatory for Germany.A Convention for Holistic Inclusion - Read more

Inclusion: „The Walls Seperating the People Have to Start Crumbling”

Not about us without us – This is the principle Hubert Hüppe, German Federal Commissioner for the Disabled, wants to live up to with his work. That’s why the realization of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UN Convention) is on top of his list.Inclusion: „The Walls Seperating the People Have to Start Crumbling” - Read more

Kessler Foundation Marks 20th Anniversary of International Day of Persons with Disabilities

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[05/12/2012] Through rehabilitation research and training, Kessler Foundation collaborates with partners here and abroad to further this year's focus of the UN's International Day of Persons with Disabilities – to remove barriers to create an inclusive and accessible society for all.Kessler Foundation Marks 20th Anniversary of International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Read more

Background of the International Day of People with Disabilities

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[03/12/2010] The International Day for People with Disabilities is commemorated on December 3rd on an annual basis. It was established by the International Day for Disabled Persons. In 1976, the General Assembly proclaimed 1981 as the International Year of Disabled Persons (IYDP).Background of the International Day of People with Disabilities - Read more