On World Poverty Day especially, it was important to remember the increased vulnerability of people with disabilities in the face of poverty and the daily challenges they face to participate fully in society. All over the world, the biggest obstacles to inclusion are the attitudes of other people and a system that excludes
Monday, October 17, 2011
Download link: ADDC Bulletin October 17, 2011
Updates:
Australian Council For International Development Award: CONGRATULATIONS to David Lewis CBM Australia
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IDPWD Minister’s Lifelong Achievement Award
Australians with disability participate in World Assembly
The Pacific Disability Forum (PDF): Pacific DPO Fund
Statement from Australian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York
National Dialogue [...]
Monday, October 10, 2011
ADDC Bulletin October 10, 2011
Featuring articles celebrating: World Mental Health Day October 10, 2011
Update highlights:
CBM World Mental Health Day
The Great Push: Investing in Mental Health
World Mental Health Day – WHO
Mental Health an Psychosocial Support in Emergencies
Other Updates:
Call for the Collection of Case Studies on Mainstreaming Disability for the UNRPD
Arts and disability in the National Cultural Policy for [...]
Monday, October 24, 2011
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